Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 vs Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for macro — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 opens wider (f/1.7) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 (35mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) (90mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7See price on Amazon
Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 and the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is 35mm f/1.7 prime, APS-C; the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) is 90mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 or the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 — its f/1.7 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 and Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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