Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is also available in the Nikon Z mount.
What type of photography is the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD Macro F072 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD Macro F072 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Mode Switch on Lens
Focus Range Limiter
Focus Hold Button
Hood supplied
Filter Adjustment Window on the hood
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
12 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Min focus distance of 0.23m / 9.1 inch
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Lens Mount
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Sony E Lens Mount
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III has a maximum diameter of 79mm and a total length of 126mm . It weighs 630g / 22.2 oz .
Check the size of the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III when attached to E Mount cameras :
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Size with E Mount Cameras
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Size
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III has a fixed focal length of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 135mm .
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.23m .
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD Macro F072 features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 90mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 12 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
4 LD elements fluorine eBAND BBAR coatings
Optical Construction of the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III
Lens Hood
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III comes with a removable cylindrical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
A practical feature found on Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III's lens hood is the Filter Adjustment Window which lets you adjust rotating filters such as Polarizers and Variable NDs filters without needing to remove hood.
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III:
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro Lens (Sony E) Front Lens Cap Rear lens Cap Lens Hood Limited 6-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III .
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD Macro F072.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III in Other Lens Mounts
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