Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f
$499
90 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
  • 1:1 (1x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying

"unbelievable how close you can get to the subject mainly uesd for macro ants,lady bugs,and all fine critters very good buy."

"It is very sharp, and the colors are fantastic! love, love!"

"I am still learning how to use this lens but it seems that at very close range the depth of field is so shallow that one has to select exactly what plane of the photo is to be in focus and the rest just isn't."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

Nikon D600
22.6°
horizontal angle of view
90mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200 that are lacking focus motors.

Nikon D5100
14.9°
horizontal angle of view
137.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great macro Help
1:1 (1x)
Weight Very light Help
405 g
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

Cons

The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX macro lenses

Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift Help
Regular images

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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90 mm
Max focal length
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90 mm
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:1 (1x)
unique unique

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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Unknown
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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Unknown

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Nikon FX
Length
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Unknown
Diameter
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Unknown
Filter size
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Unknown
Weight
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405 g

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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22.6°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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22.6°
Wide vertical
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15.2°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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15.2°
Wide diagonal
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27°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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27°

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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14.9°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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14.9°
Wide vertical
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10°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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10°
Wide diagonal
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17.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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17.9°

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f lens?

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Avatar for SunKyong Kim SunKyong Kim (1:03 AM, December 22, 2010)
If you need a macro lens, you can use this lens.
perfect lens and awesome functions...