Tamron 90mm f/2.8 1:1 SP Macro for "Nikon"

This is actually for the Nikon version of the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 1:1, not sure how or why it came up Canon but thought I'd right this any way. This is a superb lens and I'm so so thankful I got it.

I actually spoke to someone that has both the Tamron 90 and Sigma 105 and was so glad I did since I wasn't sure which one to get. He told me he recommended the Tamron 90mm especially since the Sigma 105 makes a terrible noise while "trying" to auto focus. He stated that insects and the like don't find the noise very appealing and that probably about 1/3 of the time the shots weren't in focus. I've found the focus to be excellent on the Tamron. The depth of field is amazing with this lens.

I give this lens 5 stars and highly recommend this to anyone thinking about purchasing one. I was also very blessed that the person who had it before me barely used it and it was in mint condition. Have a great day and I hope you the best with your new lens. If you care to see some shots I've taken with it please feel free to visit my flickr photo stream. User name Ben.Tebbens check out "Macro" at http://www.flickr.com/photos/2​1183284@N05/

Perfect lens for Canon DSLRs! Excellent sharpness and wonderful bokeh.

Although body is plastic it has a solid construction.
Pictures are very sharp.
It is perfect in both portraits and macros.
The only questionable area is the auto-manual focus switch.
If you are a little bit clumsy, you may mistakenly switch to auto focus when you do it manually.
Apart from this, a perfect lens for Canon DSLRs.

Professional great product. Great value for the money.

Interested in macro photography, however, the Canon 55-250 lens is not really allowed to do macro.
Tamron very high quality lens that provides excellent picture, great shooting facility in the scale 1:1. The only downside is its retractable proboscis, which can flush out insects.
I had not used the other macro lenses. Tamron satisfied with your purchase.

Tamron 90mm f2.8 1:1 SP Macro

There're are a few options available when we're talking about true macro lens (1:1). But let's make a pro/ cons on this one:

+Pros+
* Great Image Quality (tack sharp, and excellent colour rendition)
* 90mm seems a fair macro distance to work for and it can also be used in another types of photography (f2.8 at 90mm seems very portrait friendly)
* Truly wonderful and creamy bokeh
* Quick AF/ MF system (push-pull the ring and you're there)
* Manual Focus Ring (smooth, good control)
* Focus limit system (FULL/ LIMIT)
[it can lock down the first half focus distance, or lock down the second half focus distance] --- I mean, you can use it only with closer macro distances, and the other way around, so you can get faster focus when you're using as a portrait lens as an example.


-Cons-
- Fair Overall Built Quality - I mean, it could be better built, more rock solid feel, rather than plastic feel
- Lack of IS (great when you're not using the lens for macro shots)

Simple conclusion, if you're looking for a macro lens, Tamron 90mm is a great choice.

Ex' sharpness.well built.I have recomended this lens to several friends,

This is my second Tamrom 90mm Macro.I foolishly let a friend,talk me out of my first one.have had Canon 100 mm for awhile,but always wanted another Tamron,so when I had the chance to purchase one,took it.No regrets,its a well made piece of kit,produces pin sharp images,& works well as a portrait lens.
I use it almost exclusively in manual focus mode,as the motor is noisy,& not very fast.but its build & cost are unbeatable.