Thu Sep 26 13:24:24 UTC 2024: ## Tamron Unveils New 90mm f2.8 Macro Lens: A Budget-Friendly Option for Sony and Nikon Mirrorless Cameras

**Amsterdam, Netherlands -** Tamron has released a new macro lens, the 90mm f2.8 Di III Macro VXD (Model F072), designed for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. This lens is the successor to Tamron’s SP 90mm f2.8 Di VC USD Macro for DSLRs, offering a 1:1 macro magnification perfect for close-up photography and general-purpose use.

The 90mm focal length provides a comfortable working distance for macro photography, allowing for easier lighting and less disturbance of small subjects. It’s also a versatile choice for portraits.

Tamron’s new lens is competitively priced at 699 EUR, making it significantly cheaper than comparable models from Nikon and Sony. Despite lacking optical image stabilization, it relies on the in-body stabilization of Sony and Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras.

**Features and Comparisons:**

* **Size and Weight:** The Tamron 90mm f2.8 is smaller and lighter than the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S and Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS.
* **Optics:** The Tamron lens features 15 elements in 12 groups with 4 special dispersion elements, offering a similar level of complexity to the Nikon and Sony options.
* **Image Stabilization:** Tamron relies on in-body image stabilization, while the Nikon and Sony models offer optical image stabilization.
* **Filter Thread:** The Tamron utilizes a 67mm filter thread, allowing for cost savings when using filters across multiple lenses. The Nikon and Sony lenses require 62mm filters.
* **Autofocus:** The Tamron lens features fast and accurate autofocus with a configurable focus ring for manual focus override.
* **Aperture:** The Tamron lens boasts 12 circular aperture blades, creating sun stars with 12 rays when stopped down, compared to 9 aperture blades in the Nikon and Sony lenses.
* **Additional Features:** The Tamron lens includes a focus limiter switch, a focus set button for assignable functions, and a variety of lens profiles for optimal performance.

**Theoretical Performance:**

MTF charts indicate that the Tamron lens delivers excellent performance, comparable to the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S and sharper than the Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS.

**Overall:**

The Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di III Macro VXD offers a compelling combination of features and price, making it a strong contender for photographers seeking a versatile macro lens for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras. While the lack of optical image stabilization might be a concern for some, the lens’s compact size, robust build quality, and extensive features make it a compelling option for a wide range of photography needs.

**Availability:** The lens is expected to be available in late October.

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