The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD Macro lens is the third lens for Sony E-mount that Tamron has released this year.
This new lens will be available for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount and will retail for $699.00 in the US, £599 in the UK or €699 in Europe.
The lens is already available to pre-order but won’t start shipping until October 24th, 2024.
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD Macro lens is another excellent quality, budget friendly full-frame lens for Sony E-mount.
The Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS will set you back around $400 more than the new Tamron lens.
The Tamron measures 127mm (5″) long and weighs in at 630g (22.2oz). This makes it just 28g heavier than the Sony 90mm Macro lens.
The additional weight is actually quite surprising because unlike Sony’s lens there is no stabilization built-in.
The lens features 15 elements in 12 groups, including four special glass low-dispersion elements. Tamron also says it has a ‘moisture-resistant construction’ and a Fluorine coating on the front element, which should help to provide some resistance to dust and oil.
The magnification ratio is 1:1 with a minimum focusing distance of 0.23m (9.1in).
According to Tamron, the lens features the company’s first 12-blade circular aperture to ensure “the bokeh remains perfectly circular when the aperture is wide open.” There’s also a new lens hood that includes a ‘sliding window’ to allow you to easily adjust filters without removing the hood.
Like many of Tamron’s lenses you’ll find the popular 67mm filter thread size on this lens as well.
The 90mm F2.8 MACRO is also compatible with the Tamron Lens Utility software that allows various lens and camera settings to be assigned to the Focus Set Button located on the lens. Also, the lens’s firmware can be updated when necessary.
For a quick feature overview I’d recommend watching this launch video from Tamron.
Key Specs
| Lens Construction | 15 elements in 12 groups |
| Angle of View | 27°2′ |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 12 (circular diaphragm) |
| Minimum Aperture | F16 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.23m (9.1in) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:1 |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions (Diameter × Length) | 3.12″ (79.2mm) / 4.98″ (126.5mm) (Sony) |
| Weight | 630g / 22.2oz (Sony) |
| Edition Number | F072 |
| Supplied Accessories | Round-shaped hood (with filter effect control window), Lens cap, Rear cap. |
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