Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) vs Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2
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 | Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) | Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 90mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 (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 Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)See price on Amazon
Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) and the Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2?
The Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) is 90mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 is 35mm f/2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) or the Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2?
The Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072) and Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 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 Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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