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Tamron SP 90 mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD
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| Manufacturer | Tamron |
|---|---|
| Model | SP 90 mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD |
| Lens style | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 90 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Angle of view | 27 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:1 |
| Minimum aperture | 32 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Auto focus type | USD |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm |
| Macro | Yes |
| Available mounts | Canon EF Nikon F Sony A / Minolta |
| Dimensions | 122.9 x 76.4 mm |
| Weight | 550 g |
| Additional information | Two XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glasses
one LD (Low Dispersion) element |
Owners reviews (1)
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price: £399
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Tamron's woeful quality control (hence value for money = 0). Focus not quite as fast as Canon USM.
Pros: Price if copy is good (especially now it's dropped for earlier unrealistic expectations). Sharp at f2.8, very sharp by f4 (at least where it does focus), build is decent for price. VC is extremely good. 3-position focus limiter useful. Hood (are you listening Canon?)
Summary: I'd really like to recommend this, there's a lot to like, Lenstip's review is right about the sharpness, colour and superb VC. However my experience means I can't - for me you're taking a chance with a Tamron. I've had 3 of these in 1 month, all sent back as defective. Lens 1 : Two patches of internal haze on the lens element behind the aperture blades (visible to naked eye, blindingly obvious in a flashlight test). Lens 2 : Optically clear, but severe front focus on 2 bodies (unusable). Lens 3 : lesser front focus on 2 bodies, but amazingly again a general diffuse patch of internal haze covering about 60% of the same lens element just behind the aperture blades (only visible in a flashlight test). 2 of 3 copies with internal contamination and 2 of 3 not focussing properly is not bad luck, it's bad quality control. The haze would not have affected photos, but new lenses should be clean and clear - maybe a dust speck or 2. It doesn't bode well for durability or resale value. I now have a Canon 100mm f2.8 USM second hand, it's cleaner than Lenses 1+3 and focusses perfectly (but no IS :-(. Lesson learnt.