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Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro KAF Mount Review

Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro

Main Features

  • 90mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • Weight: 405g / 0.89 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 72mm x 97mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.29m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro Overview


Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with KAF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeAverage
MacroVery Good

Reasons to Buy Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.29m / 11.4 inch
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro



Lens Mount

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha 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 Macro has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 97mm. It weighs 405g / 14.3 oz.

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro:

  • 55mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 55mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 55mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 90mm f2.8 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.


Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.29m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Pentax KAF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro: 2x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro: 1x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 9 groups .

Lens Hood

Tamron 90mm f2.8 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 Macro is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR
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35mm FF 340 g / 0.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 320 g / 0.70 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
HD Pentax DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited Lens HD Pentax DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited
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APS-C / DX 214 g / 0.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 320 g / 0.70 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 725 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM Lens Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM
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35mm FF 1,110 g / 2.44 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Alternatives in Pentax KAF Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW
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35mm FF 1255 g / 2.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Lens HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
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35mm FF 270 g / 0.59 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR
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35mm FF 340 g / 0.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited Lens HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited
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APS-C / DX 147 g / 0.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited Lens Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited
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APS-C / DX 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc FA 77mm 1.8 Limited Lens Pentax smc FA 77mm 1.8 Limited
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35mm FF 270 g / 0.59 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 527 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 725 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 APO-Lanthar SL II Lens Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 APO-Lanthar SL II
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35mm FF 320 g / 0.70 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM Lens Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM
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35mm FF 1110 g / 2.44 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100 Lens Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100
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35mm FF 680 g / 1.50 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85 Lens Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85
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35mm FF 700 g / 1.54 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS Lens Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS
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35mm FF 850 g / 1.87 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 965 g / 2.12 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.4
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus Lens Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
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35mm FF 745 g / 1.64 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 638 g / 1.40 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Pentax KAF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 90mm
Image Stabilization No
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 Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 9

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.29m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 405g
Diameter 72mm
Length 97mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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