Built in motor designed for use with Nikon Cameras
Lens not zoomable
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Purchased used from a Japan dealer. Arrived in U.S. address 3 weeks before estimated arrival date! Packaging was good and product arrived in excellent condition. The lens works great for all types of shots, not just macro, that would be suitable for the 90mm focal length. Autofocus is super quick but can be noisy and hunt in low light or low contrast. However, manual focus is a treat, very easy to do with this lens and adds further enjoyment to my photography. The maximum aperture for the lens changes based on the depth of field and you will not get f/2.8 unless at infinity. However you can get creamy bokeh if you know what you are doing. The lens is very plastic but I have zero problem with that as it keeps it light and it is appropriate for the price. I use the lens on a D610 and I doubt if the image quality can be improved upon by more expensive macro lenses from Nikon, Sigma or the two newer Tamron versions.For some reason, Nikon, Canon and Sigma have not updated their full frame macro lenses in the 90-105mm range for several years while Tamron has gone through 3 generatons so if you want the latest tech, get the latest Tamron version. However this first generation still has comparable quality fora much lower price.
Posted by: Hst Odino
06/03/2018, 09:28 AM
Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP aF/MF 1:1 Macro is a very good lens for macro pictures and also portrait shots. The lens is affordable and works well in all light conditions (flash in the dark), though I prefer early morning pictures. I like using the lens on manual focusing while everything else is set to automatic or macro setting on the Nikon D90.
My only complaint, which is not really a complaint but a suggestion, is the noise of the lens in operation--it could be quieter. There also seems to be a lag time between pressing the button to take a picture and when the shutter activates, this could be faster response time. I recommend the Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 for anyone who loves macro photography and requires an affordable lens.