Used Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 AF Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR

2021-06-04T08:24:10

I had an earlier model of this lens - I loved it. I traded it in for this new version. This has the ability to manually over-ride the auto focus.

LEE L.

2021-05-14T14:05:35

My lens (for Canon) just arrived today, and Adorama threw in the Tamron Tap-in console for free, which is cool. The lens is built like a tank and looks and feels like quality. the Image stabilization lets me shoot at 1/6th of a second (I haven't tried it lower yet) and the autofocus seems very fast. I can hear a few clicks and whirs while the stabilization warms up, but I had to have my ear right next to the lens to hear them, so, for all intents and purposes, it's silent. This is the most expensive lens I've bought so far. I live in a low-income country, so it was a big decision to shell out out for it, but my first impressions of the lens leave me delighted with it. Five stars from me, so far.

Peter B.

2021-05-13T08:39:09

Great product. Had to wait a bit, since it was on a backorder, but Adorama, has kept me up to do date on the status, offered if I wanted to cancel, but it was worth the wait and delivered as expected. Great product. The quality of the pictures is amazing, straight out of the box, but with some learning curve, I am pretty sure, that I can get the quality even higher and better. Love this lens and very happy about the purchase. I have used macro, but this is my first full range macro lens and very exciting results.

YAN D.

2021-04-28T13:15:04

This lens is fantastic! It's cheaper than Nikon's stabilized micro lens and every bit as good. Ok, well I haven't ever owned Nikon's version, but I've never wanted to after using this lens. It is very crisp and the stabilization works well. I've taken some of my best photos with it! Autofocus can be a bit slow at times, but that is true for all macro lenses. There's

JASON T.

2021-02-15T04:20:03

-Great macro lens with true 1:1 -very sharp even at f2.8 and usable up to ~f22 -build quality is excellent on these new SP lenses -VC is good for hand-held, not sure how useful it is for macro shots (not sure any lens has useful VC at macro distances) -barrel distortion is essentially non-existent -focus is fairly quick (for a prime/macro) & quiet, recommend the limiter options to avoid hunting

MATTHEW L.

2021-01-10T07:42:38

I have been purchasing your products now for a few years. The lenses are great and affordable. I love buying through adorama

PATRICIA E.

2020-12-05T03:27:27

Excellent sharpness. Feels like a quality piece of glass. Love the macro capability.

John B.

2020-10-12T20:00:52

For the Nikon F system, this one's focal length is a bit short (compared to the Tokina100mm ATX, Nikkor 105mm 2.8D, Sigma 150 OS, Sigma 105mm). Autofocus is fast and quiet. Vibration control is great where flash is not advisable (scares some bugs). Rendition is about the same as the Tokina (the best), better than the Nikkor 105mm 2.8D and the Sigma 150mm. Negative: heavy, with no tripod ring.

Dickson L.

2020-09-01T12:39:59

Only used it for a few days but am very pleased. Sharp clear pics, easy to use. Took pics from honeybees to the moon. They weren't all great but that was my own learning curve. Depth of field is short in this kind of lens so if I moved a bit it would go out of focus. No problem, use a faster shutter speed or use a tripod. The pics I didn't screw up are really good. Can't ask for more.....

BOB R.

2020-06-25T10:17:20

Recently purchased the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di macro VC USD from Adorama. Can’t compare it to the Nikon 105mm lens because I’ve never used one. I’m sure it’s a great lens also. The Tamron 90mm is very sharp at f/11, focuses fairly fast and with decent accuracy on the D500. Sharpness is not bad at f/2.8 , but seems better between f/4-f/16 . With the sweep spot being around , or at f/11. Since it is a full frame lens, on the D500 it is equivalent to 135mm. I would recommend the Tamron 90mm to any amateur photographer like myself, who wants to start getting into macro. It’s well made, takes great close up images, looks and handles really nice. Four stars may not be completely fair on my part because I’m comparing it to the Lens I had been using for close ups, the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm 1:2.8E FL ED. Which is awesome, but is about 3x the cost. Yes , the latest Tamron 90mm is a good lens for macro and you save some money. Adorama is a good place to purchase it.

MICHAEL W.

2020-06-03T11:44:25

Traditionally long lens shooters, my wife and I are new to macro lens photography and found this lens to be loads of fun. We can get get nearly touching distance to targets like sea shells, flowers or feathers but also get excellent macro definition from about a foot away from things that like to bite, sting, jump, lick or squirt. We can also take traditional shots across the room or across the field with exceptional clarity on target with a soft and smooth bokeh otherwise. Of all the macro type lenses I researched, this one appealed to me for price and function, and its use has been most enjoyable. I have no regrets with this purchase and would recommend without hesitation. We do use a sacrificial filter and have recently added a soft hood and lens mountable ring light. We use Nikon D850s and have an assortment of Tamron and Nikkor lenses and shoot mostly critters.

Michael R.

2020-04-06T14:11:20

I have owned a Nikon 105mm f2.8 and now this lens. The fact that this is about 5 ounces lighter than the Nikon makes all the difference to me.- I find I'm not so distracted by the weight of the lens. The other aspect of this lens I like slightly better than the Nikon is the quality of the bokeh - it's very smooth and non-distracting for the most part. The one quibble I have with the lens is it hunts focus too much when in AF modus - I frequently have to switch to manual - whcih is easy enough to do - but I did not expect this.

Kenneth H.

2019-09-15T08:32:24

Bought Lens and when mounted on my Nikon Z7....it wont work. Tamron has had a year to update the firmware for this lens...not be done. Tamron should pull this lens until update

Brian F.

2019-07-21T08:38:53

Met my expectations. Love the macro!!

Barbara H.

2019-06-17T13:56:05

I love this lens. It’s a wonderful macro lens for flowers, insects and small objects at 90mm. Its also a great long portrait lens since I don’t have an alternative fast prime. I’ve had no issues with the auto focus even up close and it produces beautiful bokeh in portraits.

Douglas G.

2018-12-28T08:52:10

I picked this one up as a result of what seems like days of research and comparison. I cannot speak to the lenses I did not buy (obviously) but I can speak to the results this powerhouse of a lens has produced. I am impressed.

Jonathan C.

2018-12-07T13:16:54

I bought this back in June after my Nikon 200-500 went in the shop it’s great lens with out breaking the bank

VINCENT A.

2018-09-24T09:00:22

Awesome lens! Great build quality. Focusing is nice and smooth and the images are incredibly sharp.

JOSEPH C.

2018-09-20T09:28:49

This lens is just what I needed for close up shots. It works perfectly and is completely worth the price. I would recommend this over the older and slightly cheaper version - it has vibration control with is worth it. Highly recommend this if you're in the market for a macro lens!

Alyssa P.

2018-08-23T17:34:13

Outstanding lens

john h.

2018-07-04T16:42:42

I have a Nikkor 105mm Macro lens but wanted something that was newer and less expensive. This lens fits the bill. I have gotten great shots with close-ups and find it useful as a 90mm lens. Tamron has really raised the bar with this lens. It focuses quickly, and accurately. I really love this lens.

LARRY C.

2018-07-04T13:02:03

This is a great budget option for macro shooting, without the high price. Photos are tack sharp, and the lens is easy to carry all day!

al g.

2018-06-07T12:24:34

Great buy considering all the upgrades compared to the previous versions.

Vinoth G.

2018-05-08T15:18:54

I am a serious amateur and most of my work is studio macro. Since getting this lens I have also used it in the field and even used it for a couple of portraits. Sharp as any macro lens in my arsenal, and sharper than my Nikkor Micro 105. Negligible chromatic aberration or distortion. Heavy, solid and looks gorgeous. Hasn't been off the camera since the day it arrived. At the price, it is a no-brainer... get this lens.

Allan W.

2018-04-09T09:30:57

Great image quality! Somewhat noisy image stabilization.

MEL S.

2018-04-08T11:29:48

I primarily take pictures of food as hobby. That said this lens on my D850 is phenomenal. The focusing is very snappy, faster than some of my other primes for sure. Even without using the focus range limiting, the focus snaps into place. The minimum focus distance and 1:1 on the lens makes for shots filled with detail.

Penn T.

2018-01-30T10:38:39

Amazing optics. Fast focus. Using on a Nikon D850. I'm completely sold on all the new Tamron lenses. I do this professionally full time, long time, many years with Nikon only lenses. I was a purist I guess you'd say. I just sold 90 percent of my Nikon artillery, replaced all with new Tamrons. Unbelievable. They have really stepped up their game. Fantastic lens. Fantastic build quality. Professional.

Michael K.

2018-01-04T07:32:10

Does not hold aperature, focus is slow and inaccurate

FRANK D.

2017-12-18T08:38:14

Very sharp

ELISSA D.

2017-12-12T06:21:47

This lens is bigger and heavier than the Tamron 90mm macro it replaced. Compared to the old technology, the newer version delivers way better resolution and has vibration compensation for expanded handheld opportunities. The improvements are so good that Adorama has no used-equipment market for the previous iteration. While the Tamron upgrade reportedly yields a little less sharpness than the nearest comparable Nikon lens, the Tamron system costs less. Sigma is also competing in this niche market. Having choices is good. There is more to be learned about this lens, but I am very pleased with initial uses. Samples included.

DENNIS B.