Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Announced February 23, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro is a sharp, well-built lens that offers excellent optical performance for both macro and portrait photography. Although some users experience minor autofocus hunting or compatibility quirks with mirrorless adapters, it remains a highly capable and competitively priced option for SLR shooters.
Weighted from 12 reviewer scores
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness across macro and normal focusing distances
- Strong optical control over distortion, flare, and chromatic aberration
- Robust build quality featuring weather sealing
- Effective optical image stabilization for close-up work
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
Cons
- Occasional autofocus hunting or compatibility issues with mirrorless adapters
- Vignetting and dim corners when shooting wide open
- Distracting bokeh aesthetics or visible outlines
- Audible noise from the stabilization system
- Noticeable focus breathing during macro work
- Launch price $749 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 90mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 3.5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 30 cm (1x)
- Filter thread 62mm
- Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
- Weight & size 610g (1 lb 5.5 oz) · 79 x 125.5 mm (3.11 x 4.94 in)
Expert Reviews
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Without a doubt, Tamron has done a great job with the SP 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens. It is a modern, capable and sharp macro lens with the best Tamron has got to offer.
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We are quite pleased with this latest Tamron, which is not only optically competent but also handsome and well-priced.
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The 90mm f/2.8 VC Lens is well-built with an also-high score for style. It delivers great image quality and has an affordable price tag.
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The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro VC is a great lens that deserves to make its way into a lot of photographer’s bags.
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[A]s you've seen, you just can't really go wrong with a Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro. It's a very sharp macro lens with great build quality and no optical slip-ups at all, and it's quite affordable, too.
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[L]et's not talk about the price point at all right now, let's just talk about the overall performance of this Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro lens top to bottom. It works fantastically.
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The new Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD is an outstanding updated macro lens ideal for all short telephoto applications.
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For DSLRs though, it delivers excellent all-round performance and image quality.
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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.
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This lens is a pleasure to use, that I can say for a fact. I don’t shoot a lot of macro work, but this lens could easily do double-duty on a full frame camera for both macro and portraiture.
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[T]he optical performance of this lens is very good, no problems at all that I've seen.
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For now, this Tamron 90mm 2.8 VC macro looks absolutely a winner.
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