Product Information
The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro lens is a prime designed for macro and portrait photography. This new iteration of a classic Tamron lens boasts the lens-maker’s Vibration Compensation technology for stabilized optics. Also, an Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) Autofocus motor delivers fast and quiet focusing with a manual focus override. The lens is constructed using 14 elements in 11 groups which includes 2 Extra Low Dispersion (XLD) and 1 Low Dispersion (LD) glass elements. This 90mm F/2.8 Macro lens produces beautiful bokeh backgrounds courtesy of its aperture diaphragm with 9 rounded blades. The lens presents stunningly sharp images complemented by natural blurred backgrounds. Paired with full-frame DSLRS, this lens bring out the tiniest details in a subject with amazing clarity. Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) technology makes the SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro lens great for telephoto shooting. In handheld portraitures under natural light, apertures are stretched wide open. Using the SP 90mm f/2.8 still results to tack-sharp images thanks to image stabilization and the Vibration Compensation technology. The Ultrasonic Drive featured in the Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1 Di VC USD results in accurate and speedy response to fast-moving subjects. This feature is extremely useful for event photography where photographers need to capture moving subjects in musical performances, weddings or sporting events. The USD motor is combined with Direct Manual Focus (DMF) that allows for manual fine-tuning even after autofocusing has done its job. To do this, you need rotate the focus ring to make precise adjustments. The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1 Di VC USD’s body is moisture-resistant and keeps the water from going into the lens which is important for outdoor and travel shoots. The lens has one large manual focus ring and 3 operating switches. The first switch controls the Vibration Control IS, the second switch controls the autofocus, while the third is a focus-range limiter which divides the focus range into three: full range (0.3m to infinity), intermediate range (.5m to infinity), and macro range (0.3m to 0.5m). The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 has a 27-degree diagonal viewing angle on full size SLR cameras and 17-degree viewing angle for APS-C sized DSLR cameras. It has a minimum focusing distance of 30 cm or 11.8 inches from the focal plane. The minimum aperture of the lens stops at f/32 and the maximum aperture is f/2.8. The lens has an over-all length of 122.9mm (4.8 inches) and has a maximum diameter of 76.4 mm while its filter size is 58mm. It weighs 550 grams (19.4 oz). The glass elements in the SP 90mm f/2.8 are made out of high-grade and specialized glass materials which contributes a lot to the correction of chromatic aberrations. One great feature of the Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1 Di VC USD is its powerful magnification ratio at 1:1. This produces life-size images of a subject on the camera’s image sensor. The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1 Di VC USD is compatible with Sony, Nikon, and Canon cameras. However, the Sony versions do not include stabilization hence named SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1 Di USD.Product Identifiers
BrandTamron
MPNAFF004S-700
UPC0725211004028
ModelF004
eBay Product ID (ePID)136028451
Product Key Features
MountA-mount
Focal LengthZoom, 90mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
SeriesTamron SP
TypeMacro/Close Up
Focus TypeAuto & Manual, Zoom
Additional Product Features
Aperturef/2.8
Compatible BrandSony
Min Aperture32
Additional Tech CharacteristicsDi Usd
Diameter3in
Focal Length (mm)90mm
Camera TypeSLR
Product LineTamron Sp