i have been using this lense on my 6D for portraits for about a year now. it is extremely sharp and never misses the focus. at normal portrait distances, 1/30th of a second works with the image stabilization. because it is a macro lense, it is able to resolve amazing detail in portraits. especially headshot type. resolving detail and being sharp is NOT the same thing. once you use this lense for headshots, you will understand. i also recommend it :)
Jesús López Hi friend, This lens has a system that is called or described as a “Shift Compensation System” that includes a gyro which to me is like a primitive 2 way gimbal.., ( I copy and paste the next statement from Tamron itself)... “An accelerometer that has been newly integrated into Tamron’s highly accredited VC to compensate for shakes on the x-y plane. The accelerometer in unison with a gyro sensor detects and enables motion compensation for camera shakes for a maximum efficiency in image stabilization optimized for distance ranges from infinity to macro.” Now, that system, in turn causes a weird feeling and noise in the lens when is constantly in use.., I believe it does it even when you are handling the lens by itself as well... but anyways, it does not cause any problems whatsoever with performance. It’s an awesome lens, so.., Enjoy it!
I apologize for I have been watching your videos for a few months and did not notice I was not subscribed thanks for everything you do and great reviews!!!!!!!
When looking for a lens review, this is alway my go to channel. Not a criticism just saying I missed the 1 to 1 image examples on your 6D. Would I see a difference...
That's why I don't rush when buying technology... Next week, a better product will be out. However, I may rush to buy this one. Deal searching in EFFECT. Hahaha.
Thanks for making these Videos, they are lovely! Your testing method is repeated the same and helps us a lot in buying lenses. I like your music also! Hope you continue giving us that Videos. I would like to also see a review for the sigma 105mm f2.8 macro ex dg os hsm, as it's a much cheaper lens but comparably sharp and I am confused of chosing one of them. Thans!!
A suggestion, if I may. Since different lenses have different maximum apertures, could you make different bokeh tests between f1.4 through f2.8 [f4.0]? This lens might have a more attractive bokeh than others, but because of it's limitations, the bokeh doesn't look as good as an f1.8 lens at 1.8 but looks better at f2.8 than the f1.8 lens.
nice video ! This lens not as sharp as the sigma 70mm macro 'art' lens but still great ! Can you also review the sigma macro 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ? Its a bit old but i think it worth a try !
Hi Chris, thanks for the review. My copy of this lens arrived last week, and I have to say, so far I´m blown away with it. It's built like a tank, and the autofocus is snappy. The image stabilization is great, and the images it produces are sharper than a surgeon's scalpel. I bought it from Adorama, who threw in the Tamron Tap-in Console for nothing, which is cool. As $649 is an absolute fortune for me, hardly was the lens out of its box than I slapped on a (Tiffen) UV filter, simply to protect the front glass. Do you think this would have an effect on the image quality, however slight?
Personally Peter, I haven't ever seen the need for a "protective" lens filter. The chances of an object connecting with the front element (especially if you have the lens shade installed properly) is extremely low. I use a series of Polarpro filters in the ND and Polarizer offerings when needed. Otherwise, every one of my Tamrons have the shade attached. If you like the 90, you may also like the 45 and 17-35 versions in the SP lineup. All are wonderful. As far as having any effect on image quality, the only way to know is to do a methodical comparison test. Generally, the more expensive filters produce better results than the budget versions. This is the main reason I went with the Polarpro. Test and see what you find out. Cheers.
My experiences with the older non-stabilized version of the lens cemented my distrust of all Tamron lenses. I went through 2 second hand copies before finally buying a 3rd brand new. That copy was severely backfocused and that I was only able to make use of it for non-macro work when I moved on to bodies that have AF Fine tune. Autofocus was unusable on a D90 body and because I bought it grey market Tamron in Australia wouldn't look at it instead suggesting I ship it back to where I bought it from. I did buy a copy for my Canon bodies as well, second hand at $150. The photographer selling it was fed up with inconsistent autofocus for portraiture, which has been my experience too on both Nikon and Canon bodies. It's a shame because when it nailed focus it was nice, but you might get 2 shots out of 3 with near perfect technique. This new version may be better but it is also much pricier which makes it less appealing.
@Nj Rh The response to me from Tamron was "it's a macro lens, not for portraiture". They just didn't stand behind their product. A real shame. I've never had much luck with their lenses, so I avoid Tamron these days.
Hi Chris, how are you? After a long use of both this lens, and the Fuji xf 80 mm, I still love this lens, amazing colors, and lovely hand held pictures as well. I use it a lot , even the Fuji xf 80mm is a very serious competitor. But yet, this one with a full fram body /Canon 5dsr/ it is a very good lens, and I have used it even with landscapes,. I highly recommend this lens . Hugs from Uruguay!
@Tim van der Leeuw Hello Tim, how are you? I haven't used the tamron on my fuji xt4. To be honest, I tried a lot of lenses with my Canon 5Dsr, and found out that at least with my copy of that camera, Tamron worked better than Sigma. The Fuji 80mm is lovely but not when you want to crop to far in. For those ocasions I do prefer my tamron on my Canon, even if focusing is not that wonderful as with the Fuji camera. As both lenses are a fixed focus, what I usually do is try to make "Focus stacking" even if it's in the field. As an appart note, I tried the Laowa macro lens with the Fuji, and it works beautifully well, even if it's manual, which for me gets rather complicated, as I use glasses and my eyesight is not wonderful unfortunatelly. (I have a blind spot in my right eye) I haven't used the Fringer adaptor yet, Kind of hard to get it in my country of residence, Uruguay. I do hope this helps a bit? Thanks a lot , by the way you can find my photos on FB , just look out for Daniela Löwe. Cammo suit on my profile photo. Best for you Tim.
@Tim van der Leeuw Sorry for the late reply!!! Concerning lenses, I love the fuji cause it also goes with my fuji xt4, compared to the tamron which goes with my canon 5Dsr, so on one hand I have a stable body, which canon isn't and that makes a huge, huge difference. Concerning photo quality, if you can make a good focus, then the tamron lens plus the canon is amazing, but with insects in real life, in the field, this is harder. Specially with light conditions changing all the time due to insects flying around! Best for you !
@Tim van der Leeuw Congratulations! Indeed it's a different lens, but when you can make a neat focus it's so amazing!!! Are you using focus stacking as well? Sometimes the insect doesn't give me the time for that lol they are too quick!!! Best of the days then ! Enjoy the new lens!
@Tim van der Leeuw Same experience with focus stacking, unless I can ask the insect to stay still... I wonder why they aren't listening hehehehe! :) Best for you Tim!!!
I own "this" lens (Pentax-K bayonet). It's great for macro and for portraits. It hunts a bit but at least it has focus limiter. :) There is some colour fringing in direct sunlight, but that can be easily corrected. The sharpness is second to none imho.
the thing is the that lenses between 75-135 got a good angle to work with light they useally high charted also the light rays fit more to the bend calculations glass and physics professors can do or form at the moment unless phones classical wide angle lenses lower then 35 mm have it harder to bend the light rightly special for the corners chromatic and sharpness lose are often the case again special for the corners
Hi Chris Greetings from Jakarta. Excellent video as always. I am macro photography enthusiast and my gear is Canon mirrorless M5. I already have Canon moynt adapter to setup the EF lens. I am thinking to purchase Macro lens and due to budget, would like to buy this Tamron lens over Canon macro lens. However, I noticed Tamron has 90mm pld version (F004), the version before this, with much better build quality than the first version of 90mm AF. Definitely this oldest version is not my pick. Now, as the Tamron 90mm SP is double the price than the F004 model, what would your suggestions on F004 model compared to the newest one? In terms of image quality and the likes. Thanks a bunch! A a very Happy Mew Year to you too...!
You mentioned the Tamron AF SP 90mm f2.8 VC USD at the beginning of this video as the big brother to this lens. I am considering the AF version. Any chance you would do a review, or better yet, comparison between these two 90mm brothers? BTW, your reviews are top notch! I really trust your opinion and you are my go to for advice. Thank you for all you do! God Bless! Greg (Indiana, USA)
Tamron has been making a version of this lens since the 70's, so they have practically perfected it. This current version is something like the sixth or seventh generation. They have always been good performers at a reasonable price. Please don't think this is a budget lens. It's every bit as good or better than the Canon equivalent.
Nice review as always! I am looking for a good budget low light performer (pretty impossible it seems) telephoto lens as I think thats what is missing for me right now. any advice on that as a 70-200 is waaay too expensive for me right now.
Hi Chris! Thanks for your review. I am a bit confused about the diffraction that you observed from f16 considering that the lens can be stopped down to f64. Why? It should be utterly soft, should not it?
Regarding bokeh/portraits it seemed to me that the sigma 105 f2.8 is more pleasing... (probably regarding other features is worse... don’t know... only thing I know is that I love it’s all around performance in image quality and HATE it’s focusing on the canon M3... on older cameras it is ok...ish)
Wont work on my new Z6 with FTZ adapter. Needs firmware update and tamron is dragging there feet. They've updated a lot of there other lenses for Nikon's Z cameras . Tamron get with it !
Hey Mark, I was thinking of buying this lens to use with my Z6, I know most of the other lenses have been updated (70-200 2.8, 24-70 2.8) I would have thought it would be easy for Tamron to update this lens as it does work with the Tamron Tap in Console system. Do you know if Tamron are planning to update this lens soon?
Hi Christopher, thank you for this and all your other camera/lens reviews to date. I was wondering whether it may be possible for you to review something called the "Neptune Convertible Art Lens" system which had a kickstarter campaign a while back and is now offered for sale by Lomography? I have been unable to find any video reviews worthy of note, with the only prominent youtube presence being commercial sales-type material. Given your track record of reviewing the weird and wonderful in addition to the mainstream lenses, I thought you may be the person to ask. I'm not really in to the whole lomography thing but thought that this lens system offered some interesting potential for both stills and videography but get the impression it may be much style over little substance. Again, thank you for the reviews you do and the work that goes in to them. . . and apologies for the length of this message.
dxomark says the last version (nikon one) of tamron sp90 would give your more mpix... (24mpix vs 23 on d810, 15 vs 14 on df). as it stabilised (usable even at 1/4 secs) AND weather sealed it wins hands down. gen-1 tamron sp90 is worse (a lot) than tokina. but tokina's af is screw one, on z mount you'd loose AF (until some smart engineer creates ftz for old prong driven af :-))
Maybe i'm late, but could you tell me how this lens perform on rhe aps c body, when shoot close up images? What is tge details resolutiin? Is it comparable ro your sony a7mk iii? Thank for the reviem btw. Ir's really helpful and well done. Keep up this kind of work. 👍
Great video really enjoy your contents. Did you test the sony 90 mm f2.8 macro g ? Which of the two fits better an high resolution camera like the a7r3?
Hey, there, could you please make a separate video on sharp lenses for Canon APSC bodies. I dispretly need a guidance as I can't afford spending a lot more money on here & there lenses. I have bought a Canon 200D with 18-55mm f/4-5.6 for recording my usual free times and my travels to the world as I wish to do it sometimes in near future. If God Wells. So, i thought you would better help me, being a Canon user and not supporting them anyway, your reviews are really inspiring me and other too. You may also suggest me something on the comments too. Or if you do any Q&A there. I am stuck, bcz I want to buy a 24mm STM, a 55-250mm STM, a 50mm 1.8 STM, a 28-80mm USM, a Helios 44-2, a SMC Pentax 50mm 1.7, a 35mm or what? Please help me, there are a lot of this or that, in this world and I am lost. I want to get everything and I don't want to spend a lot of money on that, surprising, isn't it?
A 50mm 1.8 is a good starting point to learn about possibilities of a prime lens and fast aperture, since it is quite cheap for an initial investment Bear in mind with APS-C camera, it has an equivalent FL of 80mm, some sort of telephoto lens which is great for head-and-shoulder potrait yet too tight for indoor usage
Look at his videos on fast zooms, ultrawides, tele lenses, super zooms, etc. If you have a huge range of lenses you're considering you don't know what you want yet and you shouldn't buy. Go out, take some photos/video, and see where you are limited. Is it light gathering? Is it bokeh? Do you constantly find yourself needing more range? Do you find yourself switching from wide angle to narrow angle shots frequently? Do you shoot moving objects such as people, or wildlife? All of these questions and a whole bunch more are going to limit what lens you need. If you can't answer them, you might need to spend some more time with your kit lens. For example, I do a lot of video work where the 18mm end of my kit lens is just a bit too narrow and to dark. I'm on a tripod, so I don't need AF or image stabilization. Therefor the best lens for me is the Rokinon cine 16mm F/2. On a full frame, a 24mm F/1.4 would be the ultimate lens for my needs.
If you get an idea of a lens you want you can try to rent it and test it before spending on expensive gear, I did that before buying my tamron 150-600mm, to be sure of what I was getting for my money and set my expectations in terms of its actual performance with my camera
Has anyone used both lenses please. I got the G2 Tamron 15 - 30 and just love the build quality. The Canon 100mm arrived today and I was just going to return it because I just didn’t like how that long thin lens felt against my camera. Then I put the lens on and tested it - the image was just beautiful. I don’t think I can get myself to return it now but I’m guessing I will prefer the 90mm for portrait / macro over the longer 100mm. Can someone that has used both PLEASE let me know. If you are able to get both at similar price - will you be ok getting the Tamron 90 macro or is it the canon? Why? Thanks
I’m really liking what this little package offers. It seems to be a strong contender for the money, though I am concerned about one thing; compatibility with classic SLR cameras. I intend to primarily use this with my mirrorless and DSLR cameras, but if I could mount it on my older Canon EOS 55 Elan II 35mm camera, that would be a dream! Any pointers, or am I out of luck?
You're honestly splitting hairs when comparing sharpness between 90-105 macros from all the major brands, even old ones. Best is to consider the features and budget.
Im getting a new lens... I'm just not sure whether to get this one or the tamron 85mm. Price isn't an issue so it comes down to the everyday use. It's for portraits aswell as general everyday photography. Which is the sharper of the two? How would the 85mm compare at f2.8? Both lenses seem superb value
@@themarksmanABP It's only about a stop difference (1 1/3). I'd say if you are really into shooting portraits you probably want something better than 2.8 or 1.8, I would get one with 1.4 (e.g. Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 L IS USM), it's more of a difference. I have the 90mm F017 and it's a fantastic allrounder, especially at that price point.
@@breathLP thanks for the input. I shoot on a 750D and currently use my 50mm 1.8 non stm as my portrait lens. I could step upto the canon 1.4 L but it's a case of if I'll get the value out of it over the tamron 85 for my uses, specially as it has good vc to slow shutter speed a bit in low light. I need to get to a shop and test these lenses so I can review the images myself and compare also to my 50mm 1.8! The use of macro aswell as portrait is tempting! The 85mm 1.8 is also meant to be fantastic too 🙄🤔
Did you have any issues adapting the Tamron ef Mount to your Sony a7ii? In macro work you may use manual focus more often but I was curious how the auto focus work with the adapter?
I am having issues with this lens on my Canon 5D Mark IV where the AF stops working when it reaches infinity focus. It just won't refocus unless I unmount and mount it back on. I've gone through two of them and they're both gave me the same issues, do you have any suggestion or are familiar with this issue?
@@christopherfrost if i leave the camera on and reconnect the lens it then works, have to look up the warranty. The contacts are clean, should find another camera to test it on.
@@christopherfrost shoot! I got the Canon 60mm haha! Maybe in the future, or something better like the 100mm canon, but honestly it's not so bad, besides I like the portraits with this a lot too :). Thank You though!! Your videos are absolutely amazing. Reply made my day :)
Hey, I decided to get a new lens for my canon dslr and I can’t decide whether to get the canon 85 f1.8 and fix my canon 18-55mm kit lens, or to get sigma’s af 17-50mm f2.8 dc os hsm, I have a budget for one lens only. Which one do you think would be the better choice?
Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 is pin sharp i have used it on my canon 750D as my allround lens and i loved it , the sad part is that its made for crop factor dslr camera's so i cant use it on my new 6d mk ll :-(
I'd say the tamron has a slightly better build quality, the canon might have a slightly faster AF. Both have weather sealing, IQ wise they also should be on the same level.
@@johndyke8735 I usually go for first party L lenses (I have the 16-35 F4L and the 24-70 F4L). But I figured that the Tamron would be the better option for me. Although, the price difference is also bigger in Germany (the Tamron goes for €550, while the Canon is €870). So the choice is a bit more obvious.
@@christopherfrost get this and an adapter on an a7iii or save up for the amazing (but expensive) Sony 90mm macro? I know it's an unfair comparison, but all things considered can it hold its own focus-wise and both for portraits and macro on an e mount adapter? Thank you for your great reviews! You are an inspiration!
Does any one else know what Shamai Paub means? He says it right at the start of the video. "Well howdy everyone, Shamai Paub and I have had a lot of requests........."
I kept mine only 3 days because of its autofocus performance in live view and its big view shifting in the viewfinder when vc activates. My body is a Canon 80D with DPAF in live view so it should works well... It can be seen here: czcams.com/play/PLnwkijA1V-qezLM-_5aBA9BugeRMatRAk.html
i have been using this lense on my 6D for portraits for about a year now. it is extremely sharp and never misses the focus. at normal portrait distances, 1/30th of a second works with the image stabilization.
because it is a macro lense, it is able to resolve amazing detail in portraits. especially headshot type. resolving detail and being sharp is NOT the same thing. once you use this lense for headshots, you will understand.
i also recommend it :)
Hello i just get this lens but when I "shake it" it sounds like a piece is loose inside, like a rattle sound, that happends to you too? thank you!
@@JesusLopez-sc4wc It´s normal. That´s the image stabilisation that hangs free in the lens.
@@Wilhelmus1959 thank you!!!
Jesús López
Hi friend,
This lens has a system that is called or described as a “Shift Compensation System” that includes a gyro which to me is like a primitive 2 way gimbal.., ( I copy and paste the next statement from Tamron itself)...
“An accelerometer that has been newly integrated into Tamron’s highly accredited VC to compensate for shakes on the x-y plane. The accelerometer in unison with a gyro sensor detects and enables motion compensation for camera shakes for a maximum efficiency in image stabilization optimized for distance ranges from infinity to macro.”
Now, that system, in turn causes a weird feeling and noise in the lens when is constantly in use.., I believe it does it even when you are handling the lens by itself as well... but anyways, it does not cause any problems whatsoever with performance.
It’s an awesome lens, so.., Enjoy it!
just bought it for my 6D. very excited!
Your reviews are some of the best on CZcams!
I've had this lens for well over a year, and never had an issue with it! Works, flawlessly, at any time I wish to use it on my Nikon D750.
i am thinking to buy a macro lens & have a Nikon D5300, will this lens auto focus work with Nikon D5300?
@@binods4848yes friend, it'll work. I'm using the same with my Nikon FX but should work just fine with DX as well. 😎🍾🥂
I apologize for I have been watching your videos for a few months and did not notice I was not subscribed thanks for everything you do and great reviews!!!!!!!
When looking for a lens review, this is alway my go to channel. Not a criticism just saying I missed the 1 to 1 image examples on your 6D. Would I see a difference...
Typical, I just got the Canon 100mm Macro, I couldn’t decide between the older 90mm Tamron & what I ended up with, good review as always. 👍🏻
Isn't it just the way of things...
Yep, annoying isn't it.
That's why I don't rush when buying technology... Next week, a better product will be out. However, I may rush to buy this one. Deal searching in EFFECT. Hahaha.
Nice review .. I bought the canon 100mm f2.8 is L macro lens and i must say i love it for my home studio portrait and head shot photography
I would say... The Tamron SP 90mm is quite Impressive. I'll add it to my Wishlist. Great reviews. Thanks!
Can you please make a comparison video of this lens with the Canon 100mm f2.8L IS USM Macro?
Canon EF 85mm f1.4 as well!
Yes please
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Liked the video before watching it :) I was waiting for this review so long. Thanks for the nice job
my version is even older than the older version you put a image on it. it's the 172E from 1999. I love it
Always brilliant reviews Chris - thank you
Just bought this lens used for €300. Can't wait to get it on my hands to try it on my canon eos R6
Haloo.. I am R6 shooter also. So maybI know what's your experience using R6 + this lens? Thanks
I've always enjoyed and trusted your reviews Chris, thank you. 🙏
The LiveView AF issues belong entirely to the 6D, not the lens. It's the camera that is unsure of itself due to a less than par live AF protocol.
When 20mpix is low res feels bad man :( Love your reviews !
Tempus fugit
Wow! I think I need one of these. Nice review, well done as always!
Thank you for excellent review Bro Christ👍🙏
I bought this instead of the Canon 100mm L. I am loving it.
have you used it for portraits?
I am bought this lens! I Love this lens for portraits!
Is there any issue focus breathing?
Thanks for making these Videos, they are lovely! Your testing method is repeated the same and helps us a lot in buying lenses. I like your music also! Hope you continue giving us that Videos. I would like to also see a review for the sigma 105mm f2.8 macro ex dg os hsm, as it's a much cheaper lens but comparably sharp and I am confused of chosing one of them. Thans!!
Thanks for the video. These are very helpful.
A suggestion, if I may. Since different lenses have different maximum apertures, could you make different bokeh tests between f1.4 through f2.8 [f4.0]?
This lens might have a more attractive bokeh than others, but because of it's limitations, the bokeh doesn't look as good as an f1.8 lens at 1.8 but looks better at f2.8 than the f1.8 lens.
thanks for doing this chris.. much appreciated!
nice video !
This lens not as sharp as the sigma 70mm macro 'art' lens but still great !
Can you also review the sigma macro 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ?
Its a bit old but i think it worth a try !
great review as always 👍🏻 I think if I didn’t even own a camera I would still watch your videos. Just can’t stay away from that voice lol
Thanks!
Hi Chris, thanks for the review. My copy of this lens arrived last week, and I have to say, so far I´m blown away with it. It's built like a tank, and the autofocus is snappy. The image stabilization is great, and the images it produces are sharper than a surgeon's scalpel. I bought it from Adorama, who threw in the Tamron Tap-in Console for nothing, which is cool. As $649 is an absolute fortune for me, hardly was the lens out of its box than I slapped on a (Tiffen) UV filter, simply to protect the front glass. Do you think this would have an effect on the image quality, however slight?
Personally Peter, I haven't ever seen the need for a "protective" lens filter. The chances of an object connecting with the front element (especially if you have the lens shade installed properly) is extremely low. I use a series of Polarpro filters in the ND and Polarizer offerings when needed. Otherwise, every one of my Tamrons have the shade attached. If you like the 90, you may also like the 45 and 17-35 versions in the SP lineup. All are wonderful. As far as having any effect on image quality, the only way to know is to do a methodical comparison test. Generally, the more expensive filters produce better results than the budget versions. This is the main reason I went with the Polarpro. Test and see what you find out. Cheers.
Always nice videos.
My experiences with the older non-stabilized version of the lens cemented my distrust of all Tamron lenses. I went through 2 second hand copies before finally buying a 3rd brand new. That copy was severely backfocused and that I was only able to make use of it for non-macro work when I moved on to bodies that have AF Fine tune. Autofocus was unusable on a D90 body and because I bought it grey market Tamron in Australia wouldn't look at it instead suggesting I ship it back to where I bought it from. I did buy a copy for my Canon bodies as well, second hand at $150. The photographer selling it was fed up with inconsistent autofocus for portraiture, which has been my experience too on both Nikon and Canon bodies. It's a shame because when it nailed focus it was nice, but you might get 2 shots out of 3 with near perfect technique. This new version may be better but it is also much pricier which makes it less appealing.
@Nj Rh The response to me from Tamron was "it's a macro lens, not for portraiture". They just didn't stand behind their product. A real shame. I've never had much luck with their lenses, so I avoid Tamron these days.
Of all the macro lenses I've searched, I like this the most and the one from canon with built in light. Still cant decide hahaha
Hi Chris, how are you? After a long use of both this lens, and the Fuji xf 80 mm, I still love this lens, amazing colors, and lovely hand held pictures as well. I use it a lot , even the Fuji xf 80mm is a very serious competitor. But yet, this one with a full fram body /Canon 5dsr/ it is a very good lens, and I have used it even with landscapes,. I highly recommend this lens . Hugs from Uruguay!
@Tim van der Leeuw Hello Tim, how are you? I haven't used the tamron on my fuji xt4. To be honest, I tried a lot of lenses with my Canon 5Dsr, and found out that at least with my copy of that camera, Tamron worked better than Sigma. The Fuji 80mm is lovely but not when you want to crop to far in. For those ocasions I do prefer my tamron on my Canon, even if focusing is not that wonderful as with the Fuji camera. As both lenses are a fixed focus, what I usually do is try to make "Focus stacking" even if it's in the field. As an appart note, I tried the Laowa macro lens with the Fuji, and it works beautifully well, even if it's manual, which for me gets rather complicated, as I use glasses and my eyesight is not wonderful unfortunatelly. (I have a blind spot in my right eye) I haven't used the Fringer adaptor yet, Kind of hard to get it in my country of residence, Uruguay. I do hope this helps a bit? Thanks a lot , by the way you can find my photos on FB , just look out for Daniela Löwe. Cammo suit on my profile photo. Best for you Tim.
@Tim van der Leeuw Sorry for the late reply!!! Concerning lenses, I love the fuji cause it also goes with my fuji xt4, compared to the tamron which goes with my canon 5Dsr, so on one hand I have a stable body, which canon isn't and that makes a huge, huge difference. Concerning photo quality, if you can make a good focus, then the tamron lens plus the canon is amazing, but with insects in real life, in the field, this is harder. Specially with light conditions changing all the time due to insects flying around! Best for you !
@Tim van der Leeuw Congratulations! Indeed it's a different lens, but when you can make a neat focus it's so amazing!!! Are you using focus stacking as well? Sometimes the insect doesn't give me the time for that lol they are too quick!!!
Best of the days then ! Enjoy the new lens!
@Tim van der Leeuw Same experience with focus stacking, unless I can ask the insect to stay still... I wonder why they aren't listening hehehehe! :) Best for you Tim!!!
amazing review thank you
Hi Chris, do you know if this lens is comparable in image quality to the older plastic model?
I own "this" lens (Pentax-K bayonet). It's great for macro and for portraits. It hunts a bit but at least it has focus limiter. :)
There is some colour fringing in direct sunlight, but that can be easily corrected. The sharpness is second to none imho.
i love tamron and your accent
Please do a comparison btween this and the Tokina 100mm and the Canikon 85mm 1.8. Thanks! New sub!
the thing is the that lenses between 75-135 got a good angle to work with light
they useally high charted also the light rays fit more to the bend calculations glass and physics professors can do or form at the moment
unless phones classical wide angle lenses lower then 35 mm have it harder to bend the light rightly special for the corners chromatic and sharpness lose are often the case again special for the corners
Thinking of replacing my Canon EF 85mm 1.8 USM and already sold Tokina 100mm Macro 2.8 with this unit.
Hi Chris
Greetings from Jakarta. Excellent video as always. I am macro photography enthusiast and my gear is Canon mirrorless M5. I already have Canon moynt adapter to setup the EF lens. I am thinking to purchase Macro lens and due to budget, would like to buy this Tamron lens over Canon macro lens. However, I noticed Tamron has 90mm pld version (F004), the version before this, with much better build quality than the first version of 90mm AF. Definitely this oldest version is not my pick.
Now, as the Tamron 90mm SP is double the price than the F004 model, what would your suggestions on F004 model compared to the newest one? In terms of image quality and the likes.
Thanks a bunch! A a very Happy Mew Year to you too...!
would really whant to see a tokina 100mm macro review its even cheaper and i Think it smokes tamron 90mm in microcontrast and bokeh
You mentioned the Tamron AF SP 90mm f2.8 VC USD at the beginning of this video as the big brother to this lens. I am considering the AF version. Any chance you would do a review, or better yet, comparison between these two 90mm brothers? BTW, your reviews are top notch! I really trust your opinion and you are my go to for advice. Thank you for all you do! God Bless! Greg (Indiana, USA)
They're probably almost exactly the same in terms of their performance TBH
Tamron has been making a version of this lens since the 70's, so they have practically perfected it. This current version is something like the sixth or seventh generation.
They have always been good performers at a reasonable price. Please don't think this is a budget lens. It's every bit as good or better than the Canon equivalent.
Trying to decide between this lens and the Nikon 105mm...Used the Nikon is $100 less ($460 vs $560)...it will be going on a D850.
You should test the Tokina 100 2.8 macro!
Nice review as always! I am looking for a good budget low light performer (pretty impossible it seems) telephoto lens as I think thats what is missing for me right now. any advice on that as a 70-200 is waaay too expensive for me right now.
I would like to know on which website I find this sample image to analyze the quality of the lens. This image that has targets in the corners? Thanks
Hi Chris! Thanks for your review. I am a bit confused about the diffraction that you observed from f16 considering that the lens can be stopped down to f64. Why? It should be utterly soft, should not it?
Regarding bokeh/portraits it seemed to me that the sigma 105 f2.8 is more pleasing... (probably regarding other features is worse... don’t know... only thing I know is that I love it’s all around performance in image quality and HATE it’s focusing on the canon M3... on older cameras it is ok...ish)
Wont work on my new Z6 with FTZ adapter. Needs firmware update and tamron is dragging there feet. They've updated a lot of there other lenses for Nikon's Z cameras . Tamron get with it !
Hey Mark, I was thinking of buying this lens to use with my Z6, I know most of the other lenses have been updated (70-200 2.8, 24-70 2.8) I would have thought it would be easy for Tamron to update this lens as it does work with the Tamron Tap in Console system. Do you know if Tamron are planning to update this lens soon?
@@sharpshooterimaging I finally traded it in and got a 50mm/1.8 S . I feel it should have updated with the rest something is up.
Thank you thank you very much finally :)
Very nice review as always! Now I can't decide between Tamron 90mm or the Sigma 105mm Macro lens. What do you think Chris? Thank you so much!
The Tamron has better build quality, the Sigma offers amazing value for money
@@christopherfrost thank you very much for this input!
Hi Christopher, thank you for this and all your other camera/lens reviews to date. I was wondering whether it may be possible for you to review something called the "Neptune Convertible Art Lens" system which had a kickstarter campaign a while back and is now offered for sale by Lomography? I have been unable to find any video reviews worthy of note, with the only prominent youtube presence being commercial sales-type material. Given your track record of reviewing the weird and wonderful in addition to the mainstream lenses, I thought you may be the person to ask. I'm not really in to the whole lomography thing but thought that this lens system offered some interesting potential for both stills and videography but get the impression it may be much style over little substance. Again, thank you for the reviews you do and the work that goes in to them. . . and apologies for the length of this message.
Maybe one day! (things are a bit busy for me at the moment)
dxomark says the last version (nikon one) of tamron sp90 would give your more mpix... (24mpix vs 23 on d810, 15 vs 14 on df). as it stabilised (usable even at 1/4 secs) AND weather sealed it wins hands down. gen-1 tamron sp90 is worse (a lot) than tokina. but tokina's af is screw one, on z mount you'd loose AF (until some smart engineer creates ftz for old prong driven af :-))
Maybe i'm late, but could you tell me how this lens perform on rhe aps c body, when shoot close up images? What is tge details resolutiin? Is it comparable ro your sony a7mk iii? Thank for the reviem btw. Ir's really helpful and well done. Keep up this kind of work. 👍
Outstanding review, as always. Did you happen to check for longitudinal chromatic aberration on this lens? Thank you.
I didn't, sorry!
Thank you for your reply. I'll be looking forward to your Tamron 150-600 G2 review. Thanks for your excellent videos.
Great video really enjoy your contents. Did you test the sony 90 mm f2.8 macro g ? Which of the two fits better an high resolution camera like the a7r3?
Haven't tested it yet :-)
did you make the review of the older version ?
Hey, there, could you please make a separate video on sharp lenses for Canon APSC bodies. I dispretly need a guidance as I can't afford spending a lot more money on here & there lenses. I have bought a Canon 200D with 18-55mm f/4-5.6 for recording my usual free times and my travels to the world as I wish to do it sometimes in near future. If God Wells. So, i thought you would better help me, being a Canon user and not supporting them anyway, your reviews are really inspiring me and other too.
You may also suggest me something on the comments too. Or if you do any Q&A there. I am stuck, bcz I want to buy a 24mm STM, a 55-250mm STM, a 50mm 1.8 STM, a 28-80mm USM, a Helios 44-2, a SMC Pentax 50mm 1.7, a 35mm or what?
Please help me, there are a lot of this or that, in this world and I am lost. I want to get everything and I don't want to spend a lot of money on that, surprising, isn't it?
A 50mm 1.8 is a good starting point to learn about possibilities of a prime lens and fast aperture, since it is quite cheap for an initial investment
Bear in mind with APS-C camera, it has an equivalent FL of 80mm, some sort of telephoto lens which is great for head-and-shoulder potrait yet too tight for indoor usage
Look at his videos on fast zooms, ultrawides, tele lenses, super zooms, etc. If you have a huge range of lenses you're considering you don't know what you want yet and you shouldn't buy. Go out, take some photos/video, and see where you are limited. Is it light gathering? Is it bokeh? Do you constantly find yourself needing more range? Do you find yourself switching from wide angle to narrow angle shots frequently? Do you shoot moving objects such as people, or wildlife? All of these questions and a whole bunch more are going to limit what lens you need. If you can't answer them, you might need to spend some more time with your kit lens.
For example, I do a lot of video work where the 18mm end of my kit lens is just a bit too narrow and to dark. I'm on a tripod, so I don't need AF or image stabilization. Therefor the best lens for me is the Rokinon cine 16mm F/2. On a full frame, a 24mm F/1.4 would be the ultimate lens for my needs.
If you get an idea of a lens you want you can try to rent it and test it before spending on expensive gear, I did that before buying my tamron 150-600mm, to be sure of what I was getting for my money and set my expectations in terms of its actual performance with my camera
my recommendation would be a Sigma 17-50 2.8 ex HSM along with 50 1.8 stm. sold your kit lens and get 2 of these. enjoy! (sorry for bad English)
Has anyone used both lenses please. I got the G2 Tamron 15 - 30 and just love the build quality. The Canon 100mm arrived today and I was just going to return it because I just didn’t like how that long thin lens felt against my camera. Then I put the lens on and tested it - the image was just beautiful.
I don’t think I can get myself to return it now but I’m guessing I will prefer the 90mm for portrait / macro over the longer 100mm.
Can someone that has used both PLEASE let me know.
If you are able to get both at similar price - will you be ok getting the Tamron 90 macro or is it the canon? Why?
Thanks
Thank you
hey chirs thanks for reviewing this lens...
will you suggest this lens for some portrait work too?
Loads of options out there. Check out lenses from 85-135mm with wide maximum apertures
I’m really liking what this little package offers. It seems to be a strong contender for the money, though I am concerned about one thing; compatibility with classic SLR cameras. I intend to primarily use this with my mirrorless and DSLR cameras, but if I could mount it on my older Canon EOS 55 Elan II 35mm camera, that would be a dream! Any pointers, or am I out of luck?
Technically it should work, although obviously I cannot guarantee anything!
Nó quá tốt so với tầm giá , chất lượng gần bằng 100L canon
Hello Mr Frost, thanks for this review, I would like to know if this lens suffers fron Focus Shift...Thank you
I forgot to test for that this time, but almost certainly it will do - it's happened to every other macro lens I've tested
on apsc, this or the 60mm macro canon?
What's the difference between this one and the old model in performance?
Love your channel! But I’m so stuck. With sharpness in mind. Which lens wins. Canon 100 L or this Tamron?
You're honestly splitting hairs when comparing sharpness between 90-105 macros from all the major brands, even old ones. Best is to consider the features and budget.
What adapter do you use on your Sony camera for Canon lenses? Do you like it the performance of the autofocus or other features?
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Great video, what adapter do you use for mounting your lenses on your sony a7r II? Any drawbacks by using an adapter?
I currently use the Sigma MC-11. Different lenses perform differently with different adaptors but this one worked quite well
@@christopherfrost Thank you very much, I appreciate your response !
Hello, what is the better way for a Sony A7II and this tamron: sigma mc-11 + canon version or la-ea3 + Sony A version ?
Thank you !
I have no idea, sorry!
I can't afford the gmaster don't 85mm, so this will be the next best thing.
Im getting a new lens... I'm just not sure whether to get this one or the tamron 85mm. Price isn't an issue so it comes down to the everyday use. It's for portraits aswell as general everyday photography. Which is the sharper of the two? How would the 85mm compare at f2.8? Both lenses seem superb value
Get the 90mm. It would serve a dual purpose being a nice portrait lens and a macro lens.
@@iyzyz ye I totally get that concept, im just unsure how much of a difference the 1.8 will be to 2.8 in the look and useability etc 🤔
@@themarksmanABP It's only about a stop difference (1 1/3). I'd say if you are really into shooting portraits you probably want something better than 2.8 or 1.8, I would get one with 1.4 (e.g. Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 L IS USM), it's more of a difference. I have the 90mm F017 and it's a fantastic allrounder, especially at that price point.
@@breathLP thanks for the input. I shoot on a 750D and currently use my 50mm 1.8 non stm as my portrait lens. I could step upto the canon 1.4 L but it's a case of if I'll get the value out of it over the tamron 85 for my uses, specially as it has good vc to slow shutter speed a bit in low light. I need to get to a shop and test these lenses so I can review the images myself and compare also to my 50mm 1.8! The use of macro aswell as portrait is tempting! The 85mm 1.8 is also meant to be fantastic too 🙄🤔
Did you have any issues adapting the Tamron ef Mount to your Sony a7ii? In macro work you may use manual focus more often but I was curious how the auto focus work with the adapter?
I am having issues with this lens on my Canon 5D Mark IV where the AF stops working when it reaches infinity focus. It just won't refocus unless I unmount and mount it back on. I've gone through two of them and they're both gave me the same issues, do you have any suggestion or are familiar with this issue?
Hmm, no idea. Send the other one back to Tamron under warranty
have anybody used this with one of the canon r cameras? thinking of getting one second hand for thr R6
mine keeps giving me a lens connection error when first turning on the camera
Send it back
@@christopherfrost if i leave the camera on and reconnect the lens it then works, have to look up the warranty.
The contacts are clean, should find another camera to test it on.
Is it better than Sigma 105 macro?
I'm thinking of buying a new lens. Which one do you think is better, the Tamron 90mm or the Canon 60mm? Based on sharpness
I'd go for the Tamron
@@christopherfrost shoot! I got the Canon 60mm haha! Maybe in the future, or something better like the 100mm canon, but honestly it's not so bad, besides I like the portraits with this a lot too :). Thank You though!! Your videos are absolutely amazing. Reply made my day :)
I'm actually trying to decide between this and the Nikkor 105mm AF-s right now. If you've used the Nikkor, what are your thoughts between the two?
If price isn't an issue, Nikon is a bit better.
Having said that, at f11 or so I really can't tell the difference between 2.
@@s87343jim I disagree ,had both, the Tamron was definitely sharper throughout
Pls do a review about this lens vs Canon 100 mm L series
Hmm, I'd have to hire the 100mm Canon lens specially and I can't really afford to do that for a quick comparison video
@@christopherfrost if you do that I owe you big time 🌷
Hey, I decided to get a new lens for my canon dslr and I can’t decide whether to get the canon 85 f1.8 and fix my canon 18-55mm kit lens, or to get sigma’s af 17-50mm f2.8 dc os hsm, I have a budget for one lens only.
Which one do you think would be the better choice?
Ali Alkoot sigma 2.8 17-70 is a cracking lens. Pin sharp
Norn Iron
If you’re taking about a fixed aperture lens then it’s not available in my country
Ali Alkoot no it’s zoom 😊
Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 is pin sharp i have used it on my canon 750D as my allround lens and i loved it , the sad part is that its made for crop factor dslr camera's so i cant use it on my new 6d mk ll :-(
Am I hearing things or did I hear you say Sut Mae Pawb? In which case rwy'n iawn diolch, sut wyt ti? 🏴
Da iawn :-)
Hi, can you recommend your Canon 6D? I am planning to buy a not so expencive Fullframe DSLR.
It's a very old camera by now but for stills photography it's still quite nice
@@christopherfrost Thank you very much!
Can I use this in my sony a6000 ?
Shalom Christ my tamron 90mm f2.8 f017,if the VC is on, there is an audible sound during AF and after the picture is taken. Is that normal?
Tamron 90mm F017 MACRO. Does this lens' VC makes noise?
Depends what kind of noise you're talking about. There will normally be a quiet noise when using AF / VC
@@christopherfrost ,Thank you for replied.God bless you Christopher🙏👍
Is it fixed with sony A7ii?
What would you recommend? This lens or a laowa 100mm 2x magnification?
Depends what you need - autofocus and VC on the Tamron lens, or the sharper image quality and closer focussing of the Laowa lens
@@christopherfrost Hard question :D Both would be great. Is the Laowa Image Quality so much better than the Tamron?
How is the weather sealing?
Would u recommend this lens to shoot fast moving betta fishes?
Considering only $150 diff on price, which is the better lens: this or the Canon 100mm?
I'd say the tamron has a slightly better build quality, the canon might have a slightly faster AF. Both have weather sealing, IQ wise they also should be on the same level.
@@breathLP Cool. Thanks for the info. IQ is always #1 imo, but if I can save a few bucks in the meantime, then count me in!
@@johndyke8735 I usually go for first party L lenses (I have the 16-35 F4L and the 24-70 F4L). But I figured that the Tamron would be the better option for me. Although, the price difference is also bigger in Germany (the Tamron goes for €550, while the Canon is €870). So the choice is a bit more obvious.
What adapter did you use to connect the lens to the Sony mount?
I can't remember - I think it was the Sigma MC-11
Would you recommend this lens over the old Canon 100mm macro?
Yes - you'll get image stabilization
@@christopherfrost Would you recommend this lens over Canon 100mm F2.8L Macro? Please answer, I can't decide between these two.
@@sirajthe6587 It's a hard choice - I can't decide either!
@@christopherfrost No Problem. And can you tell me if the Canon 100mm L has any advantage over Tamron?
The older version 90mmF2.8 F272E is the half price of the new F017 in the market .
Is any optically difference between the two?
i have this lens :)
Is it compatible with the Sony E-mount?
If you get an adaptor, yes
@@christopherfrost get this and an adapter on an a7iii or save up for the amazing (but expensive) Sony 90mm macro?
I know it's an unfair comparison, but all things considered can it hold its own focus-wise and both for portraits and macro on an e mount adapter? Thank you for your great reviews! You are an inspiration!
Does any one else know what Shamai Paub means? He says it right at the start of the video. "Well howdy everyone, Shamai Paub and I have had a lot of requests........."
"Shwmae pawb" is Welsh for "Howdy"
Thanks for clearing that up dude xD
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I will have to test a few more first
I may be the only view to know that was John 1 at the end there ;)
Well, pretty easy to guess with the density of the word "logos" ... also he'd written a partial translation in there XD
@@AhpgZfoc4s Ha i didn't even realize that he had translated the later line. And of course, but it was "apxn nv o logos, kai o" that stands out.
@@jasonfry5846 All good man XD
I kept mine only 3 days because of its autofocus performance in live view and its big view shifting in the viewfinder when vc activates.
My body is a Canon 80D with DPAF in live view so it should works well...
It can be seen here:
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