Name: SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro
Brand: Tamron
SKU: 772
Rating: 3.6 (9 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

smooth and nicely sized
Flare is reasonably well controlled - much better than
it is probably best-known for being sharp

The front element does not rotate
The focus ring does not turn during AF
Tamron does not require an extra switch setting change

Elements: 10
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 90 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro - Pros & Cons

smooth and nicely sized
Flare is reasonably well controlled - much better than
it is probably best-known for being sharp
Accuracy is good even in AI Servo mode
Strong sharpness
very good contrast
color rendition
contrast
and bokeh are very pleasing
light uniformity is excellent across the board
push-pull AF/MF selector is very neat
Image quality is impeccable on my D80
The lens has all the features I need and offers flawless handling
the lens is good
an excellent macro lens at a very attractive price
bould quality is pretty good
color
contrast and excellent sharpness
The build quality is very good with an exceptionally smooth but
AF speed is decent for a macro lens
Tamron 90mm macro is smooth and uniform
bokeh is pleasing and smooth
very easy to hand hold macro shots
shifting between auto and manual focusing was very positive
Image quality was already excellent
very nice
very modern
and very elegant
Focus results were also nicely consistent during the review
improve performance and ensure ongoing compatibility
better stability at all focus distances
has great optics in a class leading build
Vastly improved build quality that is now class leading Enhanced
It snaps easily on the lens and stays pretty snug
the build quality and handling of the lens is excellent
front element is fairly close to the filter thread
Tuning the lens is quite easy with the console
Objects are reproduced faithfully without any distortion

The front element does not rotate
The focus ring does not turn during AF
Tamron does not require an extra switch setting change
poor man's mid-range macro
Shading does increase to a bit over a half a stop
poor autofocus is a real disappointment
Focus is slow but not unusual with macro lens
Sometimes near impossible to focus in dim lighting
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is not problem
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Nothing moves externally during focus
Only two of those lenses had brand new optical designs
the price is too high
not limited to that - infinity focus is possible
hood is quite large and bulky
friction of the mechanism is quite high
it does not move in and out as you move the focus ring
the lens occasionally fails to read
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omits optical stabilization
much larger and heavier
vibration compensation on/off switch
the corners and sides are noticeably dim
The downward trend in resolution continues as the aperture is narrowed further
More Dim corners at wide apertures
the weather is just too wet to risk it
macro lens that does not have some form of image stabilization
big and bulky lens
noticeable light fall-off in the corners
no depth of field scale
restricted to low-contrast subjects in poor lighting
the rear element is quite exposed
no aperture ring is provided
the focus often shifted slightly
slight vignetting at the widest apertures
lens made the jump to being internally focusing

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Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Macro lens - Quick look

Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Elements	10
Groups	9

Weight	14.29 oz
Diameter	2.83 in
Length	3.82 in
Filter size	2.17 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 90
Maximum magnification	1.0 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.29
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes

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Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro Tamron - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.3

Based on 7 reviews

Photography Life

Published: 18.07.2020

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro VC USD Review - Photography Life

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 AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens

Photo Review

Published: 17.02.2012

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens

4.3

The latest iteration of a classic, affordably-priced, mid-range macro lens.Although Tamron has been producing 90mm macro lenses since the late 1970s, the latest SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 lens is the first with Tamron's latest Di (Digitally Integrated Design) technology, which matches the performance characteristics of current DSLR cameras. The new lens features improved coatings that reduce reflected light bouncing off the mirror-like surface of the sensor, thereby ensuring the full colour and contrast ranges in subjects are recorded.

Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) Review | Photography Blog

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...