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Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro

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Pros

  • better stability at all focus distances
  • very nice
  • very modern

Cons

  • it does not move in and out as you move the focus ring
  • noticeable light fall-off in the corners
  • lens made the jump to being internally focusing

Key specs

  • 14
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 90 mm
  • yes
  • Normal

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro - Pros & Cons

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro

Pros

  • better stability at all focus distances
  • very nice
  • very modern
  • and very elegant
  • Focus results were also nicely consistent during the review
  • improve performance and ensure ongoing compatibility
  • Tuning the lens is quite easy with the console
  • front element is fairly close to the filter thread
  • It snaps easily on the lens and stays pretty snug
  • the build quality and handling of the lens is excellent
  • Objects are reproduced faithfully without any distortion

Cons

  • it does not move in and out as you move the focus ring
  • noticeable light fall-off in the corners
  • lens made the jump to being internally focusing
  • the price is too high
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  • Nothing moves externally during focus
  • Only two of those lenses had brand new optical designs
  • the lens occasionally fails to read
  • hood is quite large and bulky
  • The downward trend in resolution continues as the aperture is narrowed further
  • More Dim corners at wide apertures

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Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha
  • Nikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
Elements14
Groups11
Special elements / coatings
  • LD element
  • XLD element
  • Fluorine coating
  • eBAND coating
  • BBAR coating
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Dimensions
Weight21.48 oz
Diameter3.11 in
Length4.61 in
Filter size2.44 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 90
Maximum magnification1.0 x
3.5 stopsyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.30
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingyes

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Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Based on 7 reviews
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Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Review (F017) - DustinAbbott.net
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DustinAbbott.net
Published: 19.03.2016
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Review (F017) - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer and Reviewer Dustin Abbott shares a real world review with sample images of the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Macro VC lens (F017)

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD SP Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 13.09.2012
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD SP Review

Find out what 2 readers thought of the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD SP in our review.

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.04.2016
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Review
4.5

The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD is a fast-focusing, impeccably sharp macro lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony SLRs.

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 30.05.2016
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) is the third version of Tamron's classic macro lens. Read our Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) review to find out if this is the best one yet...

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro VC USD Review - Photography Life
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Photography Life
Published: 18.07.2020
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro VC USD Review - Photography Life
Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron 90mm f2.8 VC II review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 22.03.2016
Tamron 90mm f2.8 VC II review | Cameralabs
4.0
Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 06.12.2012
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD is an updated version of Tamron's classic macro lens. Now offering built-in image stabilisation and a revised optical design, the Tamron 90mm VC is actually more expensive than the Canon and Nikon equivalents. Read our Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD review to find out if it can justify its cost...

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