Suggestion on Which to Buy: Anyone who has either of these lenses I would like to hear from you......I can't decide which one to buy #1 - Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED...

tca2267 Loc: Florida

Anyone who has either of these lenses I would like to hear from you......I can't decide which one to buy

#1 - Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

#2 - Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Lens for Nikon F

the lens will be used mostly for 1 - Water Drop Photography
2 - Butterflies / insects

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

I have the Nikon. I use it for macro and portraits. I’m very happy with it.

Jack

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

tca2267 wrote:

Anyone who has either of these lenses I would like to hear from you......I can't decide which one to buy

#1 - Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

#2 - Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Lens for Nikon F

the lens will be used mostly for 1 - Water Drop Photography
2 - Butterflies / insects

Stay OEM!

fotobyferg

Very happy with my Tamron 90mm for macro and portraits.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

OEM isn't important to me. But I have the Nikon 105mm and couldn't be happier with a macro.

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

tca2267 wrote:

Anyone who has either of these lenses I would like to hear from you......I can't decide which one to buy

#1 - Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

#2 - Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Lens for Nikon F

the lens will be used mostly for 1 - Water Drop Photography
2 - Butterflies / insects

The Nikon will have a better resale value.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

Speak to the macro section. I bought a SIGMA which I'm happy with but that's not in your list.

Gatorcoach Loc: New Jersey

Not to put a speed bump in your plans but take a minute to consider the Tokina atx-i 100mm macro lens. Very good reviews, significant $$$ savings, and on sale now.

I have one and love it. Had a Sigma 105mm before and this is every bit as good....or better.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Tokina%20atx-i100mm%20F2%208%20Macro&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

tca2267 wrote:

Anyone who has either of these lenses I would like to hear from you......I can't decide which one to buy

#1 - Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

#2 - Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Lens for Nikon F

the lens will be used mostly for 1 - Water Drop Photography
2 - Butterflies / insects

I have the Nikon, and it is very good for any macro work I have done. I ride with the brand and my horse likes it that way.

Hammer Loc: London UK

I have the Nikon and am satisfied but there was a review of both these lens in an edition of Photo magazine , a Nikon owners mag.

The Tamron got the award , particularly with the issue of image quality. Sorry , but I did not keep the articles although you can purchase back issues on line . Might be worth a look

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I use an old Nikon 105 mm f4 from the 80's. It is an excellent and sharp macro lens. I wish I would use it more often.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Before I buy almost anything, I look for reviews and comparisons. One might be better in one area but not in another. Price could also be a consideration.

Right off the bat, I see one major difference: $1,900 vs $500. Let's say the Nikon lens is better. Is it that much better?

https://www.truetoad.com/Reviews/nikon-105mm-macro-vs-tamron-90mm-macro
https://www.truetoad.com/Reviews/nikon-105mm-macro-vs-tamron-90mm-macro
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Nikon_Telephoto_Micro-Nikkor_105mm_f_2.8_AIS_Manual_Focus_Lens_vs_Tamron_90mm_f_2.8_SP_AF_Di_Macro_Lens_for_Nikon_AF_vs_Sigma_105mm_f_2.8_EX_DG_OS_Macro_Lens_for_Nikon_AF_Cameras_vs_Nikon_AF-S_VR_Micro-Nikkor_105mm_f_2.8G_IF-ED_Lens/BHitems/36856-USA_330643-USA_806375-REG_424744-USA
https://versus.com/en/nikon-micro-nikkor-105mm-f-2-8-vs-tamron-sp-90mm-f-2-8-di-vc-usd-1-1-macro
https://versus.com/en/nikon-af-s-vr-micro-nikkor-105mm-f-2-8g-if-ed-vs-tamron-sp-90mm-f-2-8-di-vc-usd-1-1-macro

tca2267 Loc: Florida

I have that Tonika BUT my Nikon D850's focus stacking setting will NOT work with it....I contacted BandH photo and the tech said it was not comparable when the D850 was in the focus stacking mode.
I do like the lens but I need the focus stacking mode.

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

Gatorcoach wrote:

Not to put a speed bump in your plans but take a minute to consider the Tokina atx-i 100mm macro lens. Very good reviews, significant $$$ savings, and on sale now.

I have one and love it. Had a Sigma 105mm before and this is every bit as good....or better.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Tokina%20atx-i100mm%20F2%208%20Macro&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma

I agree. I too have the Tokina and chose it over the Nikon. Don’t want to deviate from your question but the Tokina is awesome.
It's optical performance is as good as the Nikon and great ergonomics,

whitehall Loc: Canada

I have the Tamron 90. Use it on a Canon 80 D for water drop photography with a splash art kit. Like it.