Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 VXD Macro 90mm
Its 1:1 magnification at a 9.1-inch minimum focus distance pairs with a fast f/2.8 aperture and a 12-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh. The 600g body, weather-sealed construction, and BBAR-G2 coatings make it practical for outdoor macro work. This lens is best for macro photographers who need a sharp, lightweight prime for detailed close-ups and portraits on Nikon Z bodies.
Focal length 90mm
Aperture 16
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 600 g
af type VXD
lens type macro
64 Overall Score
Price $442
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 231 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 VXD Macro 90mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 600 | 615 | 726 | 415 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | VXD | HLA | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 VXD Macro 90mm | 54.5 | 56.5 | 60.2 | 77.6 | 83.4 | 49.5 | 44.3 | 34.2 | 66.9 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
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