Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 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.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8	Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)
Focal length	50mm	90mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 (50mm) 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 Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 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 MC 50mm f/2.8 | Compact Macro Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA Model

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is 50mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; 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.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 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).

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