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
A Mount cameras.
Tamron replaced the older Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Sony Alpha 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 Sony Alpha vs Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Sony Alpha
What type of photography is the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
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Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| 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 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 USD Macro is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has a maximum diameter of 76mm and 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:
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 Sony A99 II, Sony A77 II and Sony A99.
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 and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.
Aperture
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.
Optical Formula
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 14 groups . 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.
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