Tamron is famous for its macro lenses and the latest version is now mirrorless photographers may have a chance to experience the legend.
Tamron has been in the lens-making business for decades and was initially known for making affordable optics if not always professional-grade optics. Many enthusiasts flocked to Tamron super-zooms for the inherent convenience and low cost that they represented. However, there is a focal length that gained legendary status amongst amateurs and professionals alike and the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro found its way into even the most discerning camera bags.
A macro lens has to manually focus well and the focus ring on the 90mm is a looser-feeling turn than I would like but it does focus smoothly. I found the focus-by-wire to be precise enough to facilitate focusing up close without too much second-guessing. There is a focus limiter switch that allows for the whole focusing range, moderate range to infinity, or strictly macro focusing ranges.
Focusing up close is accurate and effective, especially with the limiter set. Manual focusing is fairly smooth as well.One of the main reasons why the legacy Tamron macros did so well was their reputation for sharpness. The new 90mm f/2.8 Macro Di III VXD is incredibly sharp in the center of the image at f/2.8 and I saw no real improvement when stopping the lens down further. Contrast was excellent all the way through and the corners also sharpened up well.
If you want an effective portrait lens the Tamron can do double duty. Stick to simple backgrounds if possible.
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