Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007YZLIA
• Item model number: AF272M-700
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 8, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The latest version of the venerable Tamron 90mm Macro, this lens is widely used by naturalists and other pros who need top imaging performance plus a longer lens-to-subject (working) distance to enable easier lighting and access to skittish subjects. Improved resolution, chromatic correction, and coatings make it a superb choice for full-frame or APS-C format SLRs. Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography. Tamron's 90mm macro lens, often referred to as "the portrait macro" and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras.

Easier lighting and access to skittish subjects

SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di Features

Portrait macro shot

DI
Digitally Integrated Design (DI), is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.

Super Performance (SP) for Discriminating Shooters
Tamron SP (Super Performance) series is a line of ultra-high-performance lenses designed and manufactured to the exacting specifications demanded by professionals and others who require the highest possible image quality. In creating SP lenses Tamron’s optical designers put their foremost priority on achieving superior performance parameters—they are all designed to a higher standard with little regard for cost constraints. As a result, Tamron lenses bearing the SP designation feature impressive and innovative designs that have established an enviable reputation for excellence among those knowledgeable photographers that demand the very best.

Auto-focus/Manual-focus (AF/MF) Switch Mechanism on the Focus Ring
The ability to switch quickly between auto-focus (AF) and manual-focus (MF) is a great asset in many types of shooting, especially sports and nature photography. This is easily accomplished with Tamron’s ingenious AF/MF system. By simply sliding the focus ring back and forth between the two positions you can select either the AF or MF focusing position. In manual-focus mode Tamron lenses provide smooth, precise manual focusing by turning their wide, well-textured focusing rings.

Quicly switch between auto-focus (AF) and manual-focus (MF)

Product Description

Di: Digitally Integrated Design, is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras. Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography. Tamron s 90mm macro lens, often referred to as the portrait macro and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras. Specifications: Model: 272E Lens Construction (Groups/Elements): 9/10 Angle of View: 27deg. Type of Zooming: -- Diaphragm Blade Number: 9 Minimum Aperture: -- Minimum Focus: 11.4in.(0.29m) Macro Mag. Ratio: 1:1 Filter Diameter: mm-diameter55 Weight: 405g (14.3oz) Diameter x Length: mm-diameter2.8 x 3.8in. (mm-diameter71.5 x 97mm) Accessory: Lens hood, Case Mount: Minolta

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an awesome lens, November 25, 2008

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tom george (lombard, il) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

this lens performs as stated...it takes crystal clear shots, be they regular head shots or close up macro shots....the detail the lens is able to grab is incredible.....its ability to switch between AF and MF is easy and able to do on the fly while taking pics....came second nature quickly.

i would highly recommend this lens for someone who is looking to invest in a better lens than the kits lenses that came with your DSLR and is interested in taking a lot of close ups, be they of people or flowers/insects, etc....you will not be disappointed....they state the ratio is 1:1, but it sure seems like a lot more when you view your pics on the monitor......

its 2.8 max f-stop also allows one to take better pics in low light over the 4/5.6 kit lenses.

i own a sony a350 dslr and the lens performs smoothly with this camera.

tom

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tamron SP 90 mm 2.8 Macro 1:1, May 24, 2008

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William J. Matera (A small town in Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Unbelievable sharpness, Superior Portrait lens, with great build quality, makes this a excellent buy. The fun of true Macro 1:1 with a f/2.8 aperture @ 90mm.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tamron 90mm macro lens, May 16, 2009

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A. McLeod (Lynnwood, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I love this lens. It takes great close up photos, very sharp! I bought it for my Sony a350.