Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
Tamron replaced the older Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Nikon F FX with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Nikon F FX vs Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Nikon F FX
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is also available in the Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
What type of photography is the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro 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 VC USD Macro that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Focus Distance Limiter |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
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Lens Mount
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has a maximum diameter of 76mm and a total length of 115mm. It weighs 550g / 19.4 oz.
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro 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
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro 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 VC USD Macro with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. 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. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 11 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 2 XLD glass elements
- 1 LD glass element
Lens Hood
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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