Tamron Adaptall SP 90mm f/2.8

I really wanted a macro lens because when you do not have the time to go out to scenic places just your backyard can open up a whole new world that is waiting to be explored and represented in beautiful pictures. A world which you don't even know exists until you have a good quality macro lens like the Tamron 90mm. After spending days comparing this with Nikon 105mm and Sigma 105mm, I was convinced that this is the best of the league. I am a die hard Nikon fan and am willing to pay extra hundreds $$$ for that intangible optical quality, but when it comes to this lens the story is a bit different. This lens is at par or even better than the nikkor 105. You save more than $400 with this fine piece of glass and lose nothing but VR and AFS. Not a significant considering the nature of macro work where both these features are not critical. The manual/ auto focus switching is very cool push pull. The bokeh is phenomenal and the color saturation and sharpness is heavenly. You need to use this to know what I mean. Sigma 105 is also a good macro lens but doesn't have such a pleasing bokeh. If you want more working distance you can go for the nikkor but then you pay significantly more and get little in return. Just wanted to let people know that though this is a third party lens, it is just incredible. Well done Tamron!

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A six year warranty

I don't want to quote build quality as a weakness (but have to mention here for clarification since some people might have written it as a weakness) because you cannot expect all metal construction for the price. It is good quality polycarbonate and will surely last quite long if not forever.

Good place to buy stuff. These are nice reliable guys.

Excellent lens length for small groups at a distance, esp nice for environmental portraiture. The weak link is not the optics but the mount.

Handy size and easy controls

The mount is sticky and shifts fromAE to Manual when I lock it on. Several photos show a blurriness that is likely a tipped optical plane, something no independent lens manufacturer likes to mention: their lens is as good as the mate-up with whatever camera you own.

Mostly use Canon prime lenses.

Purchased second hand (know why now) and no support possible

My first 'prime' lens. Red the reviews here before my purchase. It is a stunner. Blows my Canon lenses away for speed and clarity. Comes with a nice case. Worth every penny.

Cheaper than comparible canon lenses. Stunning image quality. SHARP!

A little noisier than the ultra sonic canons. thats it

Various Canon utra sonic series lenses (telephoto)50-100mm 75-300mm.

not needed

I was was very impressed with the quality of pictures this lens produced. Crisp images great detail wonderful colours. This is by far my favourite lens. I used this at a friends wedding and the results were great.

Good price compared to cannon Picture quality deliverd as promised

AF ring can easily slip out of manual into auto.

I feeling pretty pleased with myself, having just purchased this lens used, but in perfect "as new" condition, for a good price. I have been shooting like mad, and I am very impressed by everything about this lens. Great image quality. Excellent feel to manual focusing. What more do you want?

Sharp, light, well dsigned. True 1 to 1 macro. Superb.

None so far

various. Don't even think of trying to get away with the macro end of you favourite zoom.

not tried