TAMRON 90mm macro — 45 years of evolution andcontinual refinement
In 1979, TAMRON unveiled its ground breaking 90mm macro lens,SP 90mm F/2.5 (Model 52B). During that time, the use of macro lenses was mainly limited to the copying of documents. When photographers were clamouring for a mid-telephoto lens with a short MOD (Minimum Object Distance), TAMRON delivered a truly revolutionary product.The Model 52B combined macro functionality with stunning bokeh and exceptional image quality, making it a versatile choice for general photography.Nicknamed “Tamukyu,"a portmanteau of two Japanese words, it quickly gained acclaim, particularly among nature photographers and portrait enthusiasts.
TAMRON continued to innovate in response to evolving photographic needs, releasing subsequent models such as the SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 (Model 272E) and SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F004). In 2016, TAMRON launched theSP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017), a further refinement of the Model F004.The digital-compatible coating technology, combined with its soft, natural bokeh and sharp detail rendering, continues to be favoured by many photographers today.
Fast forward to 2024, the 45th anniversary of the first generation. TAMRON proudly introduces a highly anticipated mirrorless version of this iconic 90mm macro lens, the90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072). This lens continues TAMRON's legacy of beloved brilliant performance with cutting-edge technology to forge a new chapter in the history of TAMRON’s 90mm macro lens.
Using a tripod is as easy as shooting handheld with the Model A035. A thoughtfully designed grip makes it easy to handle. Plus Arca-Swiss release compatibility and an easily detachable tripod mount improve speed and flexibility. An optional tripod lets you choose the most suitable way to shoot the subject and help to express your creativity.
This lens excels in a variety of photography genres beyond macro shots. Utilise its F/2.8 aperture for stunning portrait photography, leverage its close-focusing ability for captivating tabletop photos, and capture distant landscapes with remarkable image quality.
When paired with an APS-C size camera, it transforms into a mid-telephoto macro lens with a focal length of 135mm (full-frame equivalent) while retaining the fast F/2.8 aperture.
Using a tripod is as easy as shooting handheld with the Model A035. A thoughtfully designed grip makes it easy to handle. Plus Arca-Swiss release compatibility and an easily detachable tripod mount improve speed and flexibility. An optional tripod lets you choose the most suitable way to shoot the subject and help to express your creativity.
This lens excels in a variety of photography genres beyond macro shots. Utilise its F/2.8 aperture for stunning portrait photography, leverage its close-focusing ability for captivating tabletop photos, and capture distant landscapes with remarkable image quality.
When paired with an APS-C size camera, it transforms into a mid-telephoto macro lens with a focal length of 135mm (full-frame equivalent) while retaining the fast F/2.8 aperture.
Heritage of superior imaging and optical performance
TAMRON’s 90mm macro lenses have long been celebrated for their high resolution and beautiful bokeh. The new 90mm F/2.8 MACRO lens, designed specifically for mirrorless cameras, reinforces this legacy via a rigorous optical simulation process during its development. This lens offers unparalleled resolution from the centre to the edges, and delivers soft, velvety blurred bokeh and at three-dimensional effect that highlights the subject.
The optical construction features 15 elements in 12 groups, including four special glass LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements that effectively suppress the tendency of light ray divergence and provide excellent correction for both spherical and chromatic aberration.The BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating significantly minimises ghosting and flare, ensuring that even in backlit conditions, the finest details of the subject are captured with clarity and accuracy.
Plus, this lens is highly corrected for superior flat-field resolution, ideal for flat subjects such as documents and coins, ensuring edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal distortion. This quality is especially important when shooting close-up images where depth of field is too shallow to neutralise the loss of sharpness that could otherwise occur at the extreme edges.
This superb optical performance lets photographers explore unique photographic expressions across diverse photographic pursuits, not only for macro photography of flowers and insects but also for a wide variety of genres such as landscapes, portraits and snowflake photography.
TAMRON's first 12-blade circular aperture for stunning circular bokeh and starburst effects
This isTAMRON’s first 12-blade circular aperture and will deliver a superb bokeh, with nearly a perfect circular aperture opening, when wide open. Also, the magnification ratio will perform1:1 to 1:4 magnification at 0.23-0.49m (9.1-19.3in) focus range. The lens also suppresses vignetting in the four corners of the image. Composed entirely of bokeh-friendly spherical lens elements that minimise onion ring bokeh, this lens lets you to enjoy exquisite circular bokeh.
In addition, the 12-blade design produces12 rays for exquisite starburst effectswhen the aperture is stopped down, making it ideal for capturing dramatic scenes that include point-sources of light, such as birthday cake candles and evening cityscapes.
The 90mm F/2.8 MACRO is a mid-telephoto macro lens with a maximum aperture of F/2.8(2)and an overall length of 126.5mm (5in). With a maximum diameter of only 79.2mm, the lens fits comfortably in the palm of the hand and is easy to hold, making it compact enough to take everywhere. It's also light in weight at 630g (22.2oz), making it more pleasant to carry for long periods of time.
1 Length and weight are for Sony E-mount lenses.
2 For Nikon Z mount, the effective F-number value will be displayed.
New hood design with sliding window for easy filter rotation
This lens comes with a new type of lens hood featuring a sliding window for easy filter operation. The sliding window allows photographers to easily rotate filters without removing the hood, ensuring seamless adjustment and precise control over shooting conditions while maintaining the rhythm of normal camera operation.
Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ software
The 90mm F/2.8 MACRO is compatible with the dedicatedTAMRON Lens Utility software (for PC and Android™(3) OS) that was developed in-house by TAMRON(4). This software allows various lens and camera settings to be assigned to the Focus Set Button located on the lens. Also, the lens's firmware(5) can be updated when necessary.TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile™, which uses a smartphone, is especially useful for macro photography where a tripod is often used.
New functions exclusive to the mobile version have also been added from this model. Users may customize functions of the lens or utilize unique features and enjoy various still photography and videography, thereby providing a more personalized and fulfilling shooting experience.
Recommended features of the 90mm F/2.8 MACRO- MF Method:You can easilyfine-tune your focus by adjusting the focus ring. Customizing the rotation angle of the focusing ring facilitatesfine focusing in MF(in this case, it is possible to set a rotation angle up to 720-degree). In the micro world, where precision is paramount, manual focus adjustment is essential. By utilizing this function, you can make settings that are more delicate and suitable for you.
- A-B Focus：You can shift the focus back and forth between two preset focus positions that have been recorded beforehand. If you shoot video utilising this function, moving the focus point creates movement in the image, allowing you to enjoy a macro view of the world that you would not normally be able to see.
3 Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
4 To connect your PC and lens, use the TAMRON Connection Cable (USB Type-A to Type-C/ Model CC-150, or USB Type-C to Type-C/ Model CC-350) sold separately. To connect your smartphone and lens, use the TAMRON Connection Cable (USB Type-C to Type-C/ Model CC-350) sold separately.
5 Lens firmware updates are not supported with the mobile version. Performing firmware updates requires the TAMRON Lens Utility for PC.
Specifications
- Model - F072
- Angle of View (diagonal) - 27°2′(for full-frame mirrorless format)
- Optical Construction - 15 elements in 12 groups
- Minimum Object Distance - 0.23m (9.1in)
- Maximum Magnification Ratio - 1:1
- Filter Size - Φ67mm
- Maximum Diameter - Φ79.2mm
- Length - *126.5mm / 5in (Sony)128.5mm / 5.1in (Nikon)
- Weight - 630g / 22.2oz (Sony)640g / 22.6oz (Nikon)
- Aperture Blades** - 12 (circular diaphragm)
- Minimum Aperture - F16
- Standard Accessory - Round-shaped hood (with filter effect control window), Lens cap, Rear cap
- Mount - SONY E Mount, NIKON Z Mount