Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro vs Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM

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Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro vs Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro is a Macro Prime lens with a 90mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.8 whereas Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 90mm focal range and max aperture of F4.5.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro Key Specs

90mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 62mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony Alpha Mount

Weight: 609g.

Diameter: 79mm

Length: 117mm

Min Focus Distance:0.3m

Max Magnification:1x

Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 Key Specs

90mm Focal Range

F4.5 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 95mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony Alpha Mount

Weight: 1110g.

Diameter: 108mm

Length: 139mm

Min Focus Distance:0.57m

Max Magnification:0.25x

What type of photography are the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro and Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro and the Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro	Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Fair
Sports	Fair	Fair
Portrait	Good	Fair
Travel	Average	Fair
Street	Average	Poor
Wedding	Good	Fair
Walk Around	Fair	Poor
Vlogging	Fair	Poor
Landscape	Average	Fair
Macro	Very Good	Average

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is the longer of the two lenses at 139mm. The Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro with a length of 117mm is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro's 79mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro weighs 609g, which means it is 501g (45%) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 which has a weight of 1110g.

Lens Mounts

Both Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro and Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.

Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro over Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM

Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	2.8 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	609g vs 1110g	501g lighter
Diameter	79mm vs 108mm	29mm smaller in diameter
Length	117mm vs 139mm	22mm shorter
Filter Thread	62mm vs 95mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.3m vs 0.57m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs 0.25x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM over Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro

Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens

Common Strengths of Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro and Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM

Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing

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Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro vs Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Tamron	Schneider
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Macro Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	90mm	90mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F4.5
Min Aperture		F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	14	6
Optical Groups	11	4
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.57m
Max Magnification	1X	0.25X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	None
Full Time Manual	Yes	N/A
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	609g	1110g
Diameter	79mm	108mm
Length	117mm	139mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	62mm	95mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
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