A good macro lens is one of the most versatile you can own, useful not just for close-up shots, but also as an ultra-sharp portrait lens. Tamron's SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD is highly affordable, and this fantastic video review takes a look at the kind of performance you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from Micael Widell, this excellent video review takes a look at the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD lens. A versatile lens, the 90mm f/2.8 comes with a variety of useful features, including:
- One Low Dispersion and two Extra Low Dispersion elements for reduced chromatic aberration
- Floating System for consistent sharpness throughout the entire focusing range
- Extended Bandwidth and Angular-Dependency and Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coatings for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
- Vibration Compensation with up to 3.5 stops of benefit
- Ring-type Ultrasonic Silent Drive for fast and quiet autofocus useful for both photos and videos
- Full-time manual focus override
- Focus Limiter Switch for faster autofocus
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Moisture-resistant design
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Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
Altogether, the 90mm f/2.8 Macro looks like a flexible and strong performer at a very reasonable price. Check out the video above for Widell's full thoughts.
