Used Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 AF Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF With Built-in Motor

2020-03-18T11:05:22

This lens works miracles. I'm using it for macro photography and it is brilliant.

Scott C.

2019-06-09T13:07:26

I was looking for a Macro lens that could also be used for portraits on my Nikon D7500. I'm still testing it out and have attached a portrait, flower and insect photo with limited lightroom editing that give an idea of it's range of capabilities. The auto focus worked well at 1:2 magnification or less. I went to manual at 1:1 since I wasn't using a tripod. VC worked nicely too, two of the photos were shot at 1/250. I'm pleased with the lens, the price and Adorama's service! I think I'm going to be using this one a lot even though it is a specialized lens. With more editing and focus stacking on the macro photos I think its clearly a winner.

Douglas G.

2017-10-19T12:45:00

Happily surprised with this lens! I'm using it on a D500 and I don't have to be right on top of the butterfly or the bee to get the shot. Lens extends when you zoom it, but the stand-off you get from 90mm gives you the necessary room. I need to get better at controlling the very shallow DOF. Fun Lens!

Thomas C.

2016-12-05T20:14:27

The collar you slide to go from autofocus to manual focus does not always line up and shifts your focus. If it had a simple switch I would give five stars. Great optics though.

GEORGE P.

2016-06-14T19:03:44

So far, I'm in love with this lens! The macro is lovely and my shots have turned out great. Takes a bit of getting used used and the auto setting hunts a bit. All in all, I would recommend it!

Andrea S.

2015-09-09T21:00:00

Lens purchased for macro shots of flowers and insects, as well as portraits. Lens focused rather quickly with good to moderate light. Lens is light enough that it can be hand held with some control, but a monopod or tripod is definitely recommended. The only real negative for me has been limitations due to lack of VC.

Neecon1

2014-07-14T21:00:00

My favorite lens. It quite versatile as it is not just for macro shots. With macro it has great bokeh but for distance is is very sharp.

MARY C.

2014-01-14T19:00:00

I am just a photo newbie but I love this lens! Super easy to use and takes great shots. I use it for pictures of my family, clients and pets. The detail is awesome and what clarity! The only thing I don't care for that it seems to take a few seconds longer than normal to focus.....also bought it used...was in MINT shape, thanks Adorama!

Nadine

2013-05-06T21:00:00

Great lens for the money. I have been able to get some nice shots of insects without scaring them away!

Colin M.

2013-05-06T21:00:00

Great lens, exceeded expectations. I would have gave it 5 stars but the auto focus switch its a little flimsy other than that beautiful picture quality, fast, easy to focus and great in low light

GIUSEPPE F.

2012-03-13T21:00:00

Very clear macro shots. More than what we expected.

Al

2012-03-04T19:00:00

I have been looking for a reasonably priced macro lens for photographing flowers and the Tamron fits my needs very well.

EDWARD L.

2012-01-29T19:00:00

This lens is great.For a used lens the guys at adorama did very well at grading it could not ask for more

bhn

2011-12-25T19:00:00

I would have preferred a Nikkor lens, but my uses are limited so I opted for a lower-priced lens and the Tamron had good reviews and a $50 rebate. The choice was easy and the results have been great!

EDWARD L.

2011-12-20T19:00:00

light easy to use easy mount durable love it

ekakki

2011-12-18T19:00:00

The lens comes highly recommended and Adorama service is swift.

edlexin2002

2011-12-06T19:00:00

Super sharp macro lens at a great price. Works well for portraits too!

MARK O.

2011-12-04T19:00:00

Bought this to match up to my D60 Nikon and wanted it for its speed and for macro work. In both instances, it is great. I was really surprised at the sharpness of the lens, the 2.8 aperture is great. And the value for the money is great.

KERRY F.

2011-11-16T19:00:00

Photographing 9 years. Digital and medium format film. Worked with all kinds of lenses over the years. This is the single worst piece of photographic equipment that I own. Focusing this lens is an exercise in futility.

DAVID W.

2011-09-17T21:00:00

It's a very good product for the price. It does a good job of focusing in on what you are photographing and is a fast lens.

Don C.

2011-09-12T21:00:00

Great buy, but still a little pricey!

lbphoto

2011-09-06T21:00:00

I gave it the benefith of try with my kenko 3x and superb. awesome, even when of course manual, if you put the 3x it in maunual mode focus by itself do thing better, used wit monopod and tripode, nice!!The mail rebate works great I had also for warranty emails of status [...]

tloke n.

2011-05-19T21:00:00

This is one of the better lenses I have in my pack. It's taken some very sharp food photos and is great for portraits.

Dan

2011-01-11T19:00:00

This is a great lens for the money! All my lenses are 2.8 Nikon lenses, so I wasn't sure how much I'd like a Tamron lens. I was pleasantly surprised! If you're looking for a nice, less expensive, true macro lens, you'll be happy with this one!

PoweredbyGrace

2010-05-23T21:00:00

used the lens at baseball games with excellent results fast clear responsive

kirb

2009-04-25T21:00:00

This lens works very well on the Sony A700

RLQ

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Just as good as the Minolta / Sony 100mm lens. Tack sharp. Great value. Excellent warranty. The "big boys" should offer a warranty like this for the $$$ they charge.

Gary H.

2007-05-27T21:00:00

Opticaly this lens if fantastic. Amazing sharpness, great bokeh and strong colours. As a portrait lens its almost too sharp! It is let down by average build - both of mine have had grit get into the manual focus quickly so they lost that silky smooth feel and now grate. Barrel extension can be a problem when your working up close and wind out to 1:1 hitting your subject on the way (oops too close) especially if using extension tubes to get even closer. Its fabulous, one of the sharpest lenses I have used and I love the images it produces. If it has better dust sealing and no barrel extension it would be perfect.

BananaMan

2007-03-25T21:00:00

I bought this prodcut to venture into close-up photography. So far i must have taken like 150 pictures or so and have been very satisified with it. This was my first experience with any Tamron lens and frankly I am impressed. I am currently using it with my D70 and am very happy with it.

rajx7

2007-03-25T21:00:00

I got this lens all the time in my camera's pocket. It doesn't doesn't have a stabilization motor but it takes pics very sharp without any issue. So far, so good that I'll keep this lens as a classic in DSLR.

NetizenMX