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Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro Sony Alpha Review

Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro

Main Features

  • 90mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 550g.
  • Diameter: 76mm
  • Length: 115mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro Overview

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha 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


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Lens Mount

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is compatible with cameras that have 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.

Focal Range

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro has a fixed focal lenght 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

Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro with a weather sealed camera body such as Sony A99 II, Sony A77 II and Sony A99.

Optical Image Stabilization

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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Pros and Cons of Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1-1 Macro

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Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC USD Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 90mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 2 XLD glass elements, 1 LD glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes (full/normal/macro)
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 550g
Diameter 76mm
Length 115mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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