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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro vs Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Why is Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro better than Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro?
- 1P-MPix higher sharpness result?
10P-MPixvs9P-MPix - 15mm longer maximum focal length?
105mmvs90mm - 3µm less chromatic aberration?
3µmvs6µm - Is a telephoto lens?
Why is Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro better than Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro?
- Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- 175g lighter?
550gvs725g - 15mm shorter minimum focal length?
90mmvs105mm - 0.01m shorter minimum focus distance?
0.3mvs0.31m - 10f smaller aperture at maximum focal length?
32fvs22f - 3.7° wider maximum angle of view?
27°vs23.3° - 1 higher DxOMark score?
19vs18 - 0.1TStop more transmission?
3.2TStopvs3.3TStop
Price comparison
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens...Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Canon SLR Camera | $499.00 | |||
| Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Mac...Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera | $514.95 | |||
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens...Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Sigma SLR Camera | $690.00 | |||
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Buy used:
$578.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro...Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera - Fixed | $749.00 | |||
| Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC US...Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro for Nikon Cameras (Black) | $649.00 | |||
| Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens fo...Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens for Sony | $520.41 | |||
General info
1.Has a metal mount
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.
2.weather-sealed (splashproof)
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
3.weight
725g
550g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
4.minimum focal length
105mm
90mm
A shorter minimum focal length allows you to get more of the scene in the photo, and offers a wider angle of view than longer focal lengths.
5.maximum focal length
105mm
90mm
A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
6.Includes lens hood
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
It comes with a lens hood so that you don’t have to buy it separately. These are used to block strong light sources, such as the sun, from the lens to prevent glare and lens flare.
Optics
1.has built-in optical image stabilization
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
2.maximum angle of view
23.3°
27°
At the shorter end of the lens you get the widest angle of view. This allows you to fit more of the scene into the photograph (based on APS-C format).
3.optical zoom
1x
1x
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
4.magnification
1x
1x
A true macro lens has a magnification of 1:1. This means that the image produced is a life-size representation of the subject being photographed.
5.minimum angle of view
23.3°
17°
At the longest end of the lens you get the narrowest angle of view. This allows you to fit a small portion of the scene into the photograph, such as when you are zooming in on a subject (based on APS-C format).
Aperture
1.wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.8
f/2.8
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
2.widest aperture at maximum focal length
2.8f
2.8f
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
3.Has rounded aperture blades
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Rounded blades, often only found on more expensive lenses, improve the appearance of the out-of-focus areas. This allows you to attain better, softer looking bokeh in your photos.
4.aperture blades
9
9
The aperture controls how much light gets through to the camera’s sensor. More blades is often an indicator of a better quality lens. It also allows you to achieve much nicer looking bokeh when blurring out your background, whereas a lens with less blades will often produce harsher, more polygonal bokeh.
5.smallest aperture at maximum focal length
22f
32f
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
6.smallest aperture at minimum focal length
22f
32f
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
Focus
1.Can focus to infinity
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.
2.Has focus motor
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.
3.has a silent focus motor built into the lens
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor.
4.Has full-time manual focus
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode.
5.minimum focus distance
0.31m
0.3m
This is the closest distance that the lens can focus. A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography.
Benchmarks
1.sharpness result
10P-MPix
9P-MPix
The sharpness result from the DxOMark set of metrics. This result is based on the MTF (modulation transfer function) measurement, and gives an overall indication of the sharpness of images produced by the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
2.chromatic aberration
3µm
6µm
The lateral chromatic aberration result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Chromatic aberration is a type of distortion which results in color fringing along edges within the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
3.DxOMark score
18
19
DxOMark is a set of tests to measure the performance and quality of lenses and cameras. The DxOMark score is the overall score given to the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
4.transmission
3.3TStop
3.2TStop
The transmission result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Transmission refers to the amount of light that reaches the sensor through all of the glass elements of a lens, with a lower TStop signifying more light. This is important as less light reaching the sensor can lead to the requirement of higher ISOs or slower shutter speeds. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
5.distortion
0.1%
0%
The distortion result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Distortion in the lens refers to the variation of magnification throughout the image. More distortion will result in straight lines being recorded incorrectly in the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
6.vignetting
-0.8
-0.5
The vignetting result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Vignetting refers to when the brightness of an image changes from the center towards the edges, resulting in darkened corners. A result of 0 is perfect and the image will have no vignetting. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
Price comparison
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens...Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Canon SLR Camera | $499.00 | |||
| Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Mac...Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera | $514.95 | |||
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens...Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Sigma SLR Camera | $690.00 | |||
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Buy used:
$578.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro...Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera - Fixed | $749.00 | |||
| Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC US...Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro for Nikon Cameras (Black) | $649.00 | |||
| Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens fo...Tamron F004 90mm F/2.8 Macro USD Lens for Sony | $520.41 | |||
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