Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro

[jaymrobinson]

This archive doesn't exist, it would seem. Please add.
My contribution.

http://www.pbase.com/jaymrobinson/image/66581512/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jaymrobinson/image/63712681/large.jpg

[jaymrobinson]

Nobody using this lens?

[Purelife]

I just picked up a copy..
like no more than 45 mins ago so far i love it so light weight and very sharp i will get out tomorrow and get some pictures i hope supposed to be a nice day outside!!

[freddyco]

Great quality, slow focus, quircky and cheap, but I love it! :D Gallery (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/freddyco/Sakura%2007/)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/freddyco/Sakura%2007/smsakura3.jpg

[Permagrin]

I love mine. I wouldn't trade it for my husband's canon 100mm macro either...I just like the tamron better. (When I use it, I use it for everything from macro to landscape) :)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/118334526-L.jpg


http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115424800-L.jpg

[scottykm]

hey permagrin, that landscape is awesome, I love it!

is it a stitch job or a crop?

[john.hem]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Lacewing.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Lilly-1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Chrysanthemum1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Geranium2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Toadeyeclose-up.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Dandelionclose-up3jpg.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Geraniumclose-up.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Macoglasses.jpg

John

[SeanH]

That was my best lense back in the T-90 days.....razor sharp!

[Permagrin]

hey permagrin, that landscape is awesome, I love it!

is it a stitch job or a crop?

Thank you Scotty. It's just a crop :)

and John.hem, those are some fantastic macros. Well done!

[Jman13]

John...outstanding work! You truly have a great eye for very small composition! :) Excellent use of DOF (both lots and little). You can tell you know what you're doing with your setup.

[john.hem]

John...outstanding work! You truly have a great eye for very small composition! :) Excellent use of DOF (both lots and little). You can tell you know what you're doing with your setup.

Thank you, the quality of images from this lens never seems to amaze me. For it's price it is one excellent macro lens.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Eye.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Garden-Spider--Victim-01.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Dragonfly-close-up-01.jpg

John

[freddyco]

John, big WOW to your work. Just wonderful.

[john.hem]

John, big WOW to your work. Just wonderful.


Thank You.

John

[danskim]

Excellent shots. I've been on the fence about buying one of these...

[jsg]

my try with the 90mm tamron

[peatoire]

Will be my next lens & first macro. This thread has just gee'd me up. Looking forward to adding a few shots.

[danskim]

I just bought one! I am also looking forward to adding some shots.

[sismastery]

Hadn't noticed this thread before, had mine a while and it is a great lens at a great price.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/414714411_d6bf47c852.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/412737417_52dbf3a858.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/416435756_1e5c5bbfb4.jpg

I had to crop the wing unfortunately as a pink flower kept creeping into the shot.

[danskim]

Nice pictures :)
Let's see some more to hype me up until I get mine.

[sismastery]

oh ok then :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/413721067_f0b1b5d0bd.jpg

Don't like the frame I used on that one though.

And one of the first shots I took with it.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/410429217_eeb2ef5d0a.jpg

[El Duderino]

Amazing shots, everyone.

[sismastery]

One of my poor cat who I had just woken up, available light at f/2.8

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/449638529_0e405737b9.jpg

[danskim]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/478918084_920c79784e_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/478918066_7d39761e4d_o.jpg

[john.hem]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Green-Shield-Bug1.jpg


John

[hairycrab]

nice shots and nice acropora/birds nest danskim!
This thread got me thinking. Should I replace my kit lens (which I think is not that bad if use properly) with Sigma 17-70 or add this lens to my kit. Hmm...I hate dilemmas..especially ones that costs money.

[phangcht]

The lens has produced some great shots as seen from this discussion. Anyone has use it on FF camera?

[MaxxuM]

A few...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/jlozan87/bf2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/jlozan87/fl1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/jlozan87/fl3.jpg

[ajayclicks]

John, those macros are fantastic

[Jostel]

Heres my samples:
Just received my lens recently, so, am still learning!!!

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/_MG_2515.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/BlackeyedSusan1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/treebark.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/droponbranch.jpg


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/rainleaf.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/_MG_2564rawedit.jpg

[balkongo]

I was out yesterday just after the rain here. I'm really not all that good a photographer, I'm really just starting to learn, but this is what I achieved. Some minor contrast adjustments.

[lmelendez]

Nice pictures everybody,

John, I am impressed with your pictures. ALL OF THEM are fantastic!!!

Leo.

[RebelWithoutAClue]

Hi everybody,

Looks like a great fun lens to use and thank you very much for the samples.
Question though, do any of you also use it as a portrait lens? I'm torn between the wonderful 85 1.8 and this lens. I know the 85 is in a league of its own regarding portraiture, but the 90's macro abilities are very tempting.
(This coming from a guy with the kit and the thrifty 50...)

So, any examples using this lens as a portrait lens???

Waiting impatiently...

R.

[bungee]

I'm still in 'research' mode on a new macro lens. It seems the Canon (EF-S) 60, 100 & 180, Tamron 90 and Sigma 150 are well regarded. Here's a comparison article between the Canon 100 & Tamron 90

http://photo.net/equipment/canon/can-tam-macro/

[jaymrobinson]

Yes, this lens is very nice for portraits as well.

http://www.pbase.com/jaymrobinson/image/69632010/large.jpg
@ f/4

[shtang8]

I was thinking of getting either the Sigma 70 macro or the Canon EF-S 60 macro. after looking at all your photos, I know what I want.

[bungee]

Hold the press....I've just been looking at the new Sigma 70 macro. Rave reviews on that one plus it just won the TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Best Expert lens in Europe award http://www.tipa.com/awa_detail_2007.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=web&-Database=awards_2007&-KeyValue=119

It's also an ideal (105mm equivalent) focal length for a crop camera for portraits. Hmmmm...more research needed.

[Marbeck]

John,
Your shots are awsome. Did you use a flash setup with them. If so please let me know what you used.

[drama]

Shot with a Tamron 90 with 1.4XTC
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1187/1222495457_222e60fd2f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1254/1094190058_e2edb8c50b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/1060797077_6e552df59f.jpg

[bungee]

Wow Drama, they are great. Especially like no.1

[MaxxuM]

Hold the press....I've just been looking at the new Sigma 70 macro. Rave reviews on that one plus it just won the TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Best Expert lens in Europe award http://www.tipa.com/awa_detail_2007.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=web&-Database=awards_2007&-KeyValue=119

It's also an ideal (105mm equivalent) focal length for a crop camera for portraits. Hmmmm...more research needed.

Most of the macro's in this category all performed really well on peoples tests, most receive the same glowing reviews and anyone that says one is significantly better than another is probably biased. I choose the Tamron for four reasons, 1) It is the only macro that received a 'highly recommended' from Photo Zone, 2) It is always compared to the Canon and considered just as if not a little better sharpness wise, 3) 90mm was the perfect reach for me to do portraits as well as macro's and 4) I got it for a great deal. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the macros in this class IMO.

[drama]

Thanks bungee :)

[In2Photos]

Thread added to archive, thanks.

[RPCrowe]

I use the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP AF Macro. Although this earlier issue lens was not specifically designed for digital; the imagery is awesome. I don't know if the Di model provides better imagery but, it is hard to imagine anything better than what I am getting from my Tammy.

One possible (depending on how you look at lens purchases) downside of the Tamron vs. the Canon is that resale value doesn't appear to be as good for the Tamron as for the Canon 100mm macro.

This might be bad news if you are buying the lens new and good news for a photographer purchasing a used Tamron. I got mine for $125 including shipping. It is the sharest lens in my battery (and I have three L lenses).

[Laserheart]

This might be bad news if you are buying the lens new and good news for a photographer purchasing a used Tamron. I got mine for $125 including shipping. It is the sharest lens in my battery (and I have three L lenses).

Can anyone recommend a good place in Canada to get this lense?

[rang]

Excellent shots. I've been on the fence about buying one of these...

Get off the fence and hit the ground running to the store and buy one of these.
Even if you can't quite get the shots like some of these posted...you have to try really hard to get a bad shot with this lens.
:-)

[rang]

One possible (depending on how you look at lens purchases) downside of the Tamron vs. the Canon is that resale value doesn't appear to be as good for the Tamron as for the Canon 100mm macro

Sell it...sell it?

This one is going to the grave with me in my rigor mortis griped hand.
;-)

[Laserheart]

Shot with a Tamron 90 with 1.4XTC

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1187/1222495457_222e60fd2f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1254/1094190058_e2edb8c50b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/1060797077_6e552df59f.jpg

Those are awesome shots!

I'm still a newbie to photography, but I am trying to learn... could you tell me what 1.4XTC means?

Thanks!

[ajayclicks]

Newbie to the world of dedicated macro lens, all limitations are mine alone.

1)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2044082810_1b4a125dbe_o.jpg

2)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2044084464_8a31d73198_o.jpg


3)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2027/2044080842_ecd84d92d5_o.jpg


Cheers

[Chris Dana]

I love this lens and got it for a song on Ebay (due to the seller misspelling the name of the lens manufacturer).

Two of my favorite images from this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/2050759010_79128c5fed.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/2050759010_79128c5fed.jpg)

This one has been altered in PP, obviously.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2211358380_7ff7121bf1.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2211358380_7ff7121bf1.jpg)

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

John, big WOW to your work. Just wonderful.
I completely agree! Amazing images, John. What tripod do you use? I've used the non DI tamron 90mm f2.8 on my Canon EOS A2 film camera with Velvia slide film for years, and a tripod, but still can't seem to get my images THAT razor sharp. I've even used the mirror lock up feature.

[john.hem]

I completely agree! Amazing images, John. What tripod do you use? I've used the non DI tamron 90mm f2.8 on my Canon EOS A2 film camera with Velvia slide film for years, and a tripod, but still can't seem to get my images THAT razor sharp. I've even used the mirror lock up feature.

A 'Benbo' Trekker & a 'Manfrotto' 055 pro with a 488RC2 head.

John

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

A 'Benbo' Trekker & a 'Manfrotto' 055 pro with a 488RC2 head.

John

Thanks. I'm currently using the Manfrotto 455 with the 308 RC ball head. Maybe I'll look into "Upgrading" :lol:

[db80]

New DSLR (350D) amateur here...
Initial handheld shots taken using Tamron 90mm (non-Di 172E) - got it used for $200...

http://lh4.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqlfOLlZI/AAAAAAAAAVs/cOT4yVeF5vU/s800/IMG_1468.JPG

http://lh6.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqp_OLlaI/AAAAAAAAAV0/lXNWXm0XIaE/s800/IMG_1477.JPG

http://lh4.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqkfOLlYI/AAAAAAAAAVk/LYZ6vOUvA1k/s800/IMG_1454.JPG

Manual focus thru car's glass:

http://lh3.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqiPOLlWI/AAAAAAAAAVU/tFo3sn1np28/s400/IMG_1273.JPG http://lh3.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqjPOLlXI/AAAAAAAAAVc/FyeO3VJEmMs/s400/IMG_1274.JPG

[bungee]

I picked up this lens in HK recently but must admit it's not lighting any fires with me (yet). The autofocus is noisy and slow, the build is plasticky and the extending focus is annoying. IQ wise it's very good but not up with the my 17-55 IS or 70-200 f/4L IS - though these are two of Canon's best and cost quite a bit more.

That said I have been using it hand-held and perhaps having IS on my other lenses has made my technique lazy. I will slap it on a tripod and see if things improve. The fantastic images posted here get me thinking I have just not spent enough time on this lens yet.

[Jaetie]

^^

i think IS is the villian here. ;)

[Feudal1]

Figured I would add to this thread - the Tamron 90mm Macro lens is incredibly sharp, has excellent bokeh and generates wonderful colors.

I took these shots at Brookside Gardens (located in Wheaton, MD), with my 40D and Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens:

http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/301319176_bs6tw-XL.jpg


http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/301309068_avsuL-XL.jpg


http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/301309700_XpaW5-XL.jpg


http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/301309159_o3xp3-XL.jpg

[bbeck4x4]

here is a few of my shots with this great lens.

I agree, this lens is never going to be sold, I love it.

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/299035559_sh8Tv-M-3.jpg

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/300093639_7sVD6-M-2.jpg

[323]

so im sure most of you that use this lens manual focus for macro shots. hows the focus speed for normal pics? this lens looks really good. im trying to decide between a prime this lens (macro is a plus feature) or a 70-200 / 70-300 range lens

[joe445]

After reading this thread I ordered one of these macro- has a $90.00 rebate as well. I added a Sigma 12-24mm to the order too. It should be a fun week-end. Will post pictures when it gets here.

[yogestee]

Still the best value Macro lens going around..

[joe445]

The Tamron SP 90mm came in this afternoon, here's a couple of shots before it got to dark. I did do slight some PP- curves & sharpened
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4404/sp903ar1.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9533/sp90cb0.jpg

[vinunleaded]

these pictures look awesome for a $400 macro lens

[eclap]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/eclap78/IMG_1188.jpg

[yogestee]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/eclap78/IMG_1188.jpg

Spectacular image!!

[RPCrowe]

Here are two

[Lore]

WOW! I NEED to see more in this thread! This lens & these shots have simply blown me away! I have a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 on its way, I'm thinking this one will be the next one for sure,... looks like nothing but tammys on this canon... :cool:

[RolyRatman]

Some fantastic shot's in here, I really must get using mine...:)

[Laserheart]

If anyone knows of a cheap place to buy these lenses, or has a used one for sale, please let us know!

[stetsonaw]

these are great shots, hope i can get the same results with my non-Di version.

[puttekula]

Hi all.

Not an macro picture but I think it will do anyway as an example of the quality of this lens. Nothing done to it except (mb) resizing in PS.

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4729/testml4.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=testml4.jpg)http://img205.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

[ajayclicks]

A few from mine:

1)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/3156538899_3907dc9aba_o.jpg

2)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2202467417_fdb7237469_o.jpg

Cheers

[stetsonaw]

^^lol... wow, what is that in number 1?

[puttekula]

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6333/img8664v2nl3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[subhayu.in]

Got my new tammy lens yesterday night.

here you go with the images ...

http://mygamebuzz.com/canon/butter-1.jpg

http://mygamebuzz.com/canon/butter-2.jpg

http://mygamebuzz.com/canon/butter-3.jpg

http://mygamebuzz.com/canon/butter-4.jpg

http://mygamebuzz.com/canon/butter-5.jpg

[stetsonaw]

nice butterflies, i love this lens, makes me wish i had the Di version, but i only paid $100 for mine :)

i especially like the wings on the second pic.

[pjd196]

All beautiful shots. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Di version and the SP version? Is there a big difference in IQ between the two? Does anyone have sample shots that compare the two?

[yogestee]

All beautiful shots. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Di version and the SP version? Is there a big difference in IQ between the two? Does anyone have sample shots that compare the two?

They make only one version the Tamron SP AF Di 90mm F/2.8 Macro..

[pjd196]

I have seen a few of the SP version on EBay. One guy told me that the SP version, although older, is FF compatable and is built better.

[yogestee]

I have seen a few of the SP version on EBay. One guy told me that the SP version, although older, is FF compatable and is built better.

Tamron Di lenses as the 90mm F/2.8 is are compatable with full frame cameras as opposed to Dii lenses which are designed for cropped bodies..
The SP designation refers to Tamron's high performance series..

Mine is over two years old and is designated SP AF Di 90mm F/2.8 Macro.. New Tamrons are SP lenses also..

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/macro.asp

[subhayu.in]

Yes ...previously there use to be one Sp 90mm macro ( High-performance specifications) now they are selling as Sp Di ( High-performance specification Digitally Integrated Lenses for Digital SLR Cameras Only)

[leoni]

hello!


do you have other samples with this lens?

thanks

[origamione]

How does this lens perform in terms of IQ, flare, CA to Tokina ATX 100mm f/2.8 Pro D macro?

[hamond]

5d mkII tamron 90mm sp af DI macro

http://www.hamond.nl/images/plaatjesmakers/glass4.jpg

http://www.hamond.nl/images/plaatjesmakers/glass1.jpg

http://www.hamond.nl/images/plaatjesmakers/glass2.jpg

http://www.hamond.nl/images/plaatjesmakers/glass3.jpg

http://www.hamond.nl/images/plaatjesmakers/glass5.jpg

http://www.hamond.nl/images/plaatjesmakers/glass6.jpg

http://www.hamond.nl/images/plaatjesmakers/glass7.jpg

[stetsonaw]

The second red one is awesome!

[subhayu.in]

more shots

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_bW_52DyWz9o/SbOqTctlatI/AAAAAAAADwg/GPVxhp42e-8/s912/IMG_3505.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_bW_52DyWz9o/SbOqUKeS2cI/AAAAAAAADwo/PP8v_fXRD5w/s912/IMG_3508.JPG

[UncleRojelio]

With Canon Digital Rebel.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3342621144_343d4a1e60.jpg

[jaskphotos]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3426695990_4caf68832c_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3425887537_fd4eac82c3_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3425886817_678bb6b62c_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3425886411_09d3736f53_o.jpg

[H20boy]

I took a couple this Easter weekend at moms... nothing magazine worthy, but I love this lens.

BTW, there are model numbers on the side of the lenses. The newest (in production now) Di version is the 272E, the previous version (non-Di) is 172E, and there is even one below that. All are the same, excellent IQ... the newer Di version has some fancy coatings. I've had both later models (for different camera mounts) and both were phenomenal performers.

http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p235271930-4.jpg

http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p263783673-4.jpg

[50D Newbe]

This may have been asked but does the focal lengh get longer as it focuses?

[stetsonaw]

not that i've noticed.

[john.hem]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Common-Toad-close.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Common-Toad-side-view.jpg

John

[bbeck4x4]

This may have been asked but does the focal lengh get longer as it focuses?


the focal length is 90mm with a fixed f2.8

[john.hem]

This may have been asked but does the focal lengh get longer as it focuses?


Yes.

John

[yogestee]

This may have been asked but does the focal lengh get longer as it focuses?

Are you asking does the lens barrel extend as you focus towards minimum focus??

[Raikiri]

Ordered mine the other day, should be here soon.

[snakekid]

i just ordered mine off keh for $275 cant wait.

[Raikiri]

Got mine yesterday so here are some sample shots:

http://i39.tinypic.com/1571092.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/1566yyo.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/1z1wg2d.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/zn2dyr.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/5twcns.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2vtdv0y.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/72xf9v.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/v6ji83.jpg

Really quite pleased with it, very sharp lens.

[john.hem]

Nice shots. It is a very sharp lens.

John

[chrisforshaw]

I just borrowed this lens today and took this. I know it's not great but I think it's a pretty good example of good this lens is even in the hands of a macro beginner!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/3642191486_8b98ccb559.jpg

[vinunleaded]

1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3627730610_da5599714e.jpg

2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3626917019_2835632cd5.jpg

3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3626916965_a02bda4eff.jpg

4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3627730384_891792a39a.jpg

5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3627730304_09a81cbb80.jpg

6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3626916725_5eec683883.jpg

[chrisforshaw]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3646011249_0c1e0c726f_b.jpg

[peter4076]

So this lens can be used for the 10d up to 50D and also 1D's & the 5D's with no problem at all, I've heard different, because from 10D up to 50D aren't full frame, so you would need the DII Tamron which I don't think is available:oops: if I am wrong.
Please put me straight because as of the other day I bought the 50D and who knows I might own the 1D Mkiii in the next couple of years, and I don't want to be stranded with a lens that I cannot use.

[yogestee]

So this lens can be used for the 10d up to 50D and also 1D's & the 5D's with no problem at all, I've heard different, because from 10D up to 50D aren't full frame, so you would need the DII Tamron which I don't think is available:oops: if I am wrong.
Please put me straight because as of the other day I bought the 50D and who knows I might own the 1D Mkiii in the next couple of years, and I don't want to be stranded with a lens that I cannot use.

The Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 is a Di lens which can be used on both full frame and crop bodies.. The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 for example is a Dii lens which can only be used on crop bodies..

[peter4076]

Thanks for clarifying that, but I thought the Dii lens were top of the range & only for full frame.

[yogestee]

Thanks for clarifying that, but I thought the Dii lens were top of the range & only for full frame.

Not at all.. Tamron's SP lenses are their topshelf lenses while Dii lenses are designed for crop bodies..

[yogestee]

From today..

The Secret Life of a Protea..

[fs454]

From day one with the lens:
http://www.pandacheese.com/frogsmall.jpg

Really nice lens, I had to return it today though. Long story short, I wanted to extensively test both the Canon 100mm and the Tamron 90mm macro lenses, and they told me I could buy it and return it within 7 days for full cash back.

After loving it today and yesterday, I realized that my local camera shop(Hunt's), usually within 10 bucks of online prices, sold me this lens at $575 when B&H has it for $459 PLUS a $60 mail in rebate, so I could have gotten this for $175 cheaper, add $30 for tax that I don't have to pay online, and that's almost $200 cheaper.

I'm debating whether or not I should find a Canon 100mm macro before I buy it, or go with my instinct and make this one my first non-Canon lens.

[H20boy]

You won't see much difference in the two, aside from the construction of the lens itself. The Tamron is a classic, excellent performer. Find that price that makes you feel comfortable and don't look back.

[yogestee]

You won't see much difference in the two, aside from the construction of the lens itself. The Tamron is a classic, excellent performer. Find that price that makes you feel comfortable and don't look back.

Yeah,,the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro has been around in one form or another for decades.. It was around as an F/2.5 in Tamron's Adaptall days.. It was a great performer then and is still a great performer..

[yogestee]

Having a lazy Sunday arvo so I played around with my Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Macro and 50D..

EXIF intact..

[50D Newbe]

The back lighting on the lime is very nice! I just got my copy today. Ill mess around with it after work.

Is anyone useing this lens with any type of ring flash? What other flash options are there?

[bbss]

Just got the lens. This is quite a fun lens. Love it's weight. Some test shots, new to macro.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/irrs/makro/IMG_1828.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/irrs/makro/IMG_1844.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/irrs/makro/IMG_1857.jpg

[Thru my eyes]

Just ordered this lens, can't wait to get it. I will post some pics very soon I hope!

[MMURAD]

I just got my lens in the mail today. Took a quick pic of the cat to check sharpness.
this is wide open 2.8 hand held!
I think I got a good one! might be slightly front focusing, but if it is it is slight.
seems really sharp.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4341787819_c1cb35898a_o.jpg

[alainvd]

I received this lens 2 days ago and made my first macro shots. I'm quite impressed by the quality of it :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4523269209_862dc66a46_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4523901544_374baf3149_b.jpg

[polobreaka]

my 1st real macro lens and im really surprise at how fast the focus is. even though its a little loud but i like it. its light and the focus ring is super smooth.

[alainvd]

http://www.photoevent.be/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nosalliances-1.jpg

[PauloSantos]

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2578/img3420w.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/i/img3420w.jpg/)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/346/img3421d.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/img3421d.jpg/)

Taken with Tamron SP90 last Weekend!

[verb1]

I've been debating between the Tamron and the Canon 100mm. Reviews say quality-wise they're similar, but I hear the focus is slow on the Tamron. Can anyone comment? I like to shoot insects, so obviously focus speed is an issue.

[Heavy Smiles]

I've been debating between the Tamron and the Canon 100mm. Reviews say quality-wise they're similar, but I hear the focus is slow on the Tamron. Can anyone comment? I like to shoot insects, so obviously focus speed is an issue.

The focus speed is very similar in my opinion, maybe a tad slower.
However, the IQ is almost identical, and the Tamron is slightly lighter, thinner- easier to hold. BUT the Tamron has an extending front thing that stretches out whenever you increase magnification while the Canon doesn't.

[yogestee]

The focus speed is very similar in my opinion, maybe a tad slower.
However, the IQ is almost identical, and the Tamron is slightly lighter, thinner- easier to hold. BUT the Tamron has an extending front thing that stretches out whenever you increase magnification while the Canon doesn't.

Heheheeee,,,The Canon has internal focusing..

[yogestee]

Damn fine portrait lens also..

[jpang]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4751303508_f3c31c84cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_pang/4751303508/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4753079327_c535d800c4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_pang/4753079327/)

[FillingTheSilence]

I love this lens,
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4537603642_cf005522af_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4400258669_6a1f0b2498_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4393946999_7a400445cd_o.jpg

[RipN'Pix]

Yep, I purchased this lens last week and I'm very impressed with it.

[Mr. Bill]

Just got the lens last night so of course had to go out today and test it. 100% crop

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/Mr-Bill-2010/Wildlife/IMG_0246.jpg

[meosaigon]

I love this lens,
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4537603642_cf005522af_o.jpg


Stunning shot .. I am very much speechless. May I ask you how you were able to get this close to the subject and your setting for this shot please? :D Highly appreciated :)

[john.hem]

This little fellow was nearly mince meat; I was mowing the grass when I found him.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Frog5.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Frog3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Frog4.jpg

Canon 350D and Tamron 90mm macro

John

[it`s me]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i198/shot-glass/IMG_0136.jpg

[RipN'Pix]

another sample, no cropping at all!

http://www.ripnpix.com/images/IMG_5446%20copy.jpg

[Shame1958]

All great shots, i am new here but love the site.

Greetings from Antwerp

[yogestee]

All great shots, i am new here but love the site.

Greetings from Antwerp

Welcome to POTN Shame:D

[Mookalafalas]

Wow. I have searched for this thread for ages, and just finally found it now when I had decided to "start" it. The name is not very helpful! I mean, I kept searching for "Tamron 90..." with various things added. I have one of these and don't even know what SP means...If I could have found this sooner, I would probably have bought the lens before now. Wonderful shots!
I just got mine Saturday night, but got these Sunday morning.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5025901056_8ebbc3b769_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5025284693_fa9c57725a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5025284389_6edcc1f571_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5025284251_5cf555937e_b.jpg

Its really a fun lens to use! I can't wait to get into some portrait work and to actually learn how to do serious macro.

[yogestee]

Wow. I have searched for this thread for ages, and just finally found it now when I had decided to "start" it. The name is not very helpful! I mean, I kept searching for "Tamron 90..." with various things added. I have one of these and don't even know what SP means...If I could have found this sooner, I would probably have bought the lens before now. Wonderful shots!



SP is the designation Tamron gives their topshelf lenses as Canon does with their L lenses..

[Mookalafalas]

OK, I can see why you would want to name the thread after the official name of the lens, but it does have its drawbacks:( I literally went to the Lenses section and clicked "start thread" and then this NEW section suddenly appeared like opening a secret panel, and then (so I wouldn't get torn a new one by the "mod of iron", or whatever his handle is) I started going through it page by page and then found this. I'm sure if I'd actually had the box sitting on my desk by the screen I might have thought of it sooner. It seems like a real flaw in the system that you can't find this by typing anything like "Tamron 90mm Macro" into the thread search. EDIT:(whoops! See post top of next page)

[Mookalafalas]

Well, my bad. Tamron 90mm Macro does work, but not Tamron 90mm:o:o I guess I didn't try hard enough.

[hayath]

Surprisingly less number of entries here considering the great lens that this is!
Some from my lens

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TG58mduphaI/AAAAAAAANHM/47qgsj2fwB4/s640/IMG_7232.jpg

Long legged fly
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TG__in1y8KI/AAAAAAAANIs/bAuF2QFHHDs/s640/IMG_7766.jpg

Eye of the dragon
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TITuhK8P5vI/AAAAAAAANTw/WJigatJ91rM/s640/IMG_9525.jpg

Lynx spider
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TI5t91ukNJI/AAAAAAAANXs/oIaTm1v1Ec8/s640/IMG_9555.jpg

And now for some "not so common, FISHY" macros
Eye of the mudskipper
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TI_ZT_W6CzI/AAAAAAAANaw/W1wIFhBL3-U/s640/IMG_0889.jpg

S. gongota
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TGb0DgJbRzI/AAAAAAAANBQ/x07fPEIecO4/s640/IMG_6225-crop.jpg

A. viridipunctatus
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TFqfWK7Rg7I/AAAAAAAAMzs/epJYhxx0bkY/s640/IMG_4184.jpg

Eye of the barca
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TFqfSz1ADGI/AAAAAAAAMzc/uU_f5-kYwlM/s640/IMG_4023.jpg

Cheers,
Hayath

[hayath]

Used today on a still shoot with some of the lens'
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TKNxX425XQI/AAAAAAAANiQ/j1mIMCgz39w/s720/IMG_3496.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TKNxZdHMy8I/AAAAAAAANiU/vvtmYdZGI_k/s720/IMG_3510.jpg

[Mookalafalas]

Great pics! Something seems unfair, however, about the qualities of a Tamron lens being called forth to anonymously make canon lenses look good...[pretend there is a pompously thoughtful smiley here]

[hayath]

LOL!

Thank you :)
A true versatile lens

[RipN'Pix]

Some recent macro with this lens

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5025347746_a163c07b02_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5025347638_59104b01de_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5025347520_2df6c32c51_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5024734053_d6a06718c2_b.jpg

[rjx]

This question is for hayath & RipN'Pix

Did you use extenders or tubes for those images?

Thanks

[RipN'Pix]

Hi, Nope, no extension tubes or extenders.

The first 2 images are cropped about 50%

The 3rd Image Cropped about 5% to frame it better

the last shot Cropped about 20%

The lens is very sharp which allows you to crop a fair amount of it. All these are shot @ 1:1 which is what I do 95% of the time with this lens.

[Mookalafalas]

I'm completely new to Macro and don't know what the hell I am doing. May I throw out some general questions to anybody who feels like anwering?
For example, when shooting bugs, do you usually use A. a flash of some kind B. Tripod C. What F-stop?
Since you seem to be handy at the moment, RipN'Pix do you mind if I ask you a couple of specific ones? The first two of yours are on a pale green surface. Is that some kind of home studio setup, or an effect of some kind? [edit: Actully, I am looking at this on a crummy old monitor at work. If its just a normal leaf or something, sorry!] Also, it may be an illusion, but the wasp (?) looks almost comatose, more like he is draped over the nest than standing on it. Is there something going on there?
Thanks for the help!

[hayath]

rjx,
No tubes. The 1:1 capability does allow for some very close shots, plus as RipN'Pix mentioned the sharpness is super high and allows for some heavy crops.

Mookalafalas,
A. A Flash is almost always needed (especially for bugs which are in the bushes, and limited amount of light). Also helps "freeze" any hand/motion blur

B. Tripod...very rarely with most shots, the kinds of angles and levels some shots are taken at, it's not viable.

c. F-stop, well depends on the kind of image you want.

E.g. this super thin Dof @ 2.8
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TG58lb6DWtI/AAAAAAAANHE/xxOYQzEDyMw/s720/IMG_7226.jpg

Or a slightly better one @ 7.1
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TITuQjh4hsI/AAAAAAAANS4/vCxp8eL9mOk/s720/IMG_9357.jpg

@ f11 (or more, dont recall now)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J3wCjsRO6Tg/TITuhK8P5vI/AAAAAAAANTw/WJigatJ91rM/s720/IMG_9525.jpg

One very important tip would be, at 1:1 your f-stop essentially doubles w.r.t. light falling on the sensor, and hence exposure needs to be corrected accordingly

Cheers,
Hayath

[Mookalafalas]

Hayath, thanks a lot. That was helpful, and great shots as usual!
Actually, last night I ordered an inexpensive "flash frame" that connects to the camera and gives more mobility to flash positioning, and I also ordered a cheap flash cable to connect the hot-shoe to the flash. I really want to get a Yongnuo 468, but will end up with the stronger and better made (but not quite as versatile) Nissin di622.
This last part of your help lost me:
One very important tip would be, at 1:1 your f-stop essentially doubles w.r.t. light falling on the sensor, and hence exposure needs to be corrected accordingly
What is w.r.t.?

[hayath]

You're welcome anytime!

w.r.t = with respect to
Sorry if that was too much of a short form

[Mookalafalas]

Ah, I didn't know that one! Actually, I'm a noob not just regarding photography but forum chatting as well:)
Anyway, I want to see if I have my head around this.

Originally Posted by hayath:
One very important tip would be, at 1:1 your f-stop essentially doubles w.r.t. light falling on the sensor, and hence exposure needs to be corrected accordingly

If I set the lens to 1:1, I lose one stop that my camera isn't telling me about? So if it says f11, I should really consider it to be f16 and should, say, set exposure compensation up a stop? Or, since an F-stop number actually represents a fraction, if that doubles I'm getting MORE light and should turn down my ex comp by, say 2/3? It seems I've heard that said before, although I didn't understand it...

[hayath]

You got it right :)

[Mookalafalas]

Nice! Its not often you get a free stop in photography. I mean, usually you have to pay an arm and a leg for that.
I appreciate your help, Hayath. Too bad it's night time:( i want to get out there and shoot some bugs!