News Tamron releases new 90mm f/2.8 Macro

[FowlersFreeTime]

90mm F2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072) | E-mount | Z mount | Prime Lens - TAMRON

90mm F2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072) is a mid-telephoto 1:1 macro lens that combines exceptional imaging performance and the latest technology accumulated during TAMRON’s 90mm macro lens history.

www.tamron-usa.com

The latest model of the popular 90mm macro lens, the TAMRON 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072), is a mid-telephoto 1:1 macro lens that combines exceptional imaging performance and the latest technology accumulated during TAMRON’s 90mm macro lens history.​

Looks like they saved some weight and cost by skipping Vibration Compensation. Other highlights:
MOD = 0.23m
Aperture range f2.8-f16
Length 126.5mm / 5in
Weight 630g / 22.2oz
$699

Official announcement:

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Looking forward to reviews from the usual suspects.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

I am surprised at the lack of stabilisation. The older lens was epic though. Optically this will be great I'm sure.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

I am surprised at the lack of stabilisation. The older lens was epic though. Optically this will be great I'm sure.

I agree with you. Look at the recently introduced 50-300 and 20-300, they came with stabilization (VC), so I thought they were making a push to keep it in all their new lenses. That doesn't seem to be the case. Maybe the thought process is that any serious macro work is done with a tripod?

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

I agree with you. Look at the recently introduced 50-300 and 20-300, they came with stabilization (VC), so I thought they were making a push to keep it in all their new lenses. That doesn't seem to be the case. Maybe the thought process is that any serious macro work is done with a tripod?

Probably, but it isn't so much these days either. I certainly use stabilazation on the Sony, even when using a flash, and it does help, but aI always handhold. I can't be faffing around with a tripod in the wild.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

I have the Tamron SP 1:2.5 90/f2.5 fully manual. Should I start a thread on DPReview asking if I should upgrade or not?

 

[Tim Mayo]

It's Chirstmas soon Chris! I much prefer to use my 70-200 F4 Macro than my FE 90mm F2.8 G these days, especially for anything flighty. I should probably dust it off and sell it.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

It's Chirstmas soon Chris! I much prefer to use my 70-200 F4 Macro than my FE 90mm F2.8 G these days, especially for anything flighty. I should probably dust it off and sell it.

The 30mm macro I have is leaving me hungry for more magnification, I could probably settle for a 50mm or 60mm, but I think eventually I'd want a dedicated 90mm macro, so why not just add it to my Christmas shopping list from now? lol