Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Review
Tamron's venerable 90mm macro has long been a favorite third-party lens for many SLR owners. The SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD ($649) adds image stabilization (though Tamron calls it Vibration Compensation) and updates the aesthetic to match its recent SP lens offerings. It's an incredible performer, less expensive than alternatives like the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM ($849.99). That makes it an Editors' Choice winner.
DesignFinished in black, with a silver ring at its base, The SP 90mm measures 4.6 by 3.1 inches (HD), weighs 1.3 pounds, and supports 62mm front filters. The barrel is metal, with a large manual focus ring that's covered in a knurled rubber texture. A top window shows the current focal distance in feet, meters, and shows the corresponding magnification. Tamron is offering the lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras—the Sony version omits optical stabilization, as that feature is built into Alpha SLRs...
The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD is a fast-focusing, impeccably sharp macro lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony SLRs.
Extremely sharp; No distortion; 1:1 macro magnification; Optically stabilized; Available for multiple camera systems
Dim corners at wide apertures