Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro

Legendary macro performance with beautiful bokeh

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro
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LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 15
Price 17
Usability 15
Brand Tamron
Model 272E

Key Features

OPTICAL 1:1 magnification ratio for true macro photography
APERTURE f/2.8 maximum aperture for excellent low light
FOCUS Internal focusing system with focus limiter switch
COATING Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coating to reduce flare
CONSTRUCTION High-grade plastic barrel with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame coverage, also works on APS-C sensors
DI DESIGN Optimized for digital SLR image sensors
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony A
FILTER 55mm front filter thread size
MIN FOCUS 29cm minimum object distance
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 405g
REPUTATION Industry standard for affordable macro lenses

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus clutch mechanism
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ~ Limited Only on specific legacy mounts
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Clutch mechanism on focus ring
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 90mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 10 elements in 9 groups
Angle of View 27 degrees
Min Focus Distance 0.29m
Max Magnification 1:1
Filter Size 55mm
Diaphragm Blades 9
Dimensions 71.5mm x 97mm
Weight 405g
Mounts Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A
Focus Motor Micro-motor (varies by mount)
Stabilization None
Weather Sealing No