Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro 35mm Primes
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro 35mm Primes
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[Jan 04, 2000]
John Cothron
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
SP AF90mm F/2.8 1:1 Macro
Strength:
nice size, well built, love the focusing ring clutch
Weakness:
none, would have preferred a BLACK color, but how big of a deal is that? great lense, exceptional quality for this price range, anything comparable is MUCH more expenseive Customer Service haven't needed Similar Products Used: none |
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[Dec 30, 1999]
Tom Keller
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
SP AF90mm F/2.8 1:1 Macro
Strength:
Light weight, well-built. Tack-sharp optics. Wonderful macro to 1:1. Bright image
Weakness:
none so far Highly recommended, especially for macro work Customer Service There if needed. Similar Products Used: Considered the Sigma 105mm Macro EX but Tamron has fewer problems and better warranty. |
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[Dec 30, 1999]
Kar Yan Mak
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
SP AF90mm F/2.8 1:1 Macro
Strength:
Ease of use, sharp, lightweight
Weakness:
No This lens yields 1:1 magnification and is a very sharp and handy lens if you want to do macro. Many people asked me why I did not purchase the Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro instead. I can say that I'm completely satisfied with this Tamron lens and leaves me no reason for exchanging for the Canon. Customer Service None needed Similar Products Used: None |
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[Aug 31, 2000]
Fu
Casual
Strength:
- razor sharp
Weakness:
- not extremely robust I rarely use it for macro, mainly for portrait Customer Service - never tried before Similar Products Used: Canon EF 85mm 1.8 |
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[Oct 12, 2000]
gene zonis
Professional
Strength:
1:1macro
Weakness:
none A really great lens. Customer Service Great-got $50 rebate a week after submitting form Similar Products Used: minolta 28-105 macro |
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[Dec 05, 2000]
Daniel Lauring
Intermediate
Strength:
Sharp, sharp, sharp. Durable despite its plasticy looking finish. I've had this lens 5 years without a lick of problems. At the time I bought it, I compared it to the Sigma 105 macro and they were equal in image quality but I went for the Tamron because of its surer feeling switches and slightly faster focussing performance.
Weakness:
It hunts for focus much more than Canon's newest 100mm macro USM lens. A great sharp lens. If I were spending my money today I would seriously consider dropping the extra $200 for the Canon 100mm macro to get the speed and convenience of USM. I'm knocking one point off it's overall rating because of the slow focus. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: Sigma 105mm macro |
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[Dec 28, 2000]
Bill Servatius
Expert
Strength:
Extremely sharp, good contrast and colors.
Weakness:
Auto focus tends to wander. This is a terrific lens, especially for the price. It compares well to all the so-called name lenses. I use it mostly for macro work and find it to be extremely sharp even into the small apertures. I also used it recently on some landscapes and it worked beautifully. The auto-focus is a problem but I rarely use it. Customer Service Haven't needed. Similar Products Used: Canon products, Tokina |
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[Jan 20, 2001]
Andry Sander
Intermediate
Strength:
Cheap
Weakness:
Slow AF I dont see why you have to pay an extra $300 to get a CANON 100MM Macro lens ??? This lens is extremely sharp and allows me to take professional quality macro photos of products and nature. Save your $300 to buy professional film for practice......good optics without good techniques are a waste. Similar Products Used: Canon 28-70 F2.8 L, Canon 70-200 F2.8 L, Canon 20 F2.8 |
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[Jan 30, 2001]
D. King
Intermediate
Strength:
Impressive macro
Weakness:
None I use this lens for macro and in that capacity it has won me several awards for pictures of flowers and insects. The resolution of the lens is not quite that of the Nikkor 60/2.8 which is razor sharp, but with flowers this lens at 8X10 to 8X12 provides a slight softening of flowers which gives them almost a painted quality if printed properly. The working distance is nice (about 12") and the lens works well with the Tamron 2X multiplier which produces a decent 180/2.8 with 2:1 macro. Customer Service Haven't used Similar Products Used: Nikkor 60/2.8 |
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[Feb 05, 2001]
Howard
Intermediate
Strength:
1. sharp;
Weakness:
1. AF slow I bought this lens during a small window of time when I could get it for $400 and still got a $50 rebate. What a lens! Very sturdy despite the plastic finish, front element is well recessed in the barrel so a lens shade is not necessary (supplied). Feels very balanced on my A2 so I can even take some macro shots handheld! AF is slow and AF/MF switch very awkward (it uses a clutch mechanism), but for macro work I use MF anyway. Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 |