Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR vs Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR and Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro.

Compare Specifications

Product
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Release Year 2012 2004
Release Date
MSRP 599 USD N/A
Buy it today
Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 29 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Focal Length 24-85 mm 90 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 78 mm 71 mm
Length 82 mm 97 mm
Weight 465 gr 405 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-63 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A