TAMRON has announced the release of the 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072), a macro lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available starting October 24, 2024, and is the latest in Tamron’s long-standing line of macro lenses, continuing a legacy that began with the introduction of the company’s first 90mm macro lens in 1979.
The new 90mm f/2.8 builds on the reputation of its predecessors by offering superior optical performance with sharp resolution and beautiful bokeh. It features a design with 15 elements in 12 groups, including Low Dispersion (LD) elements that help reduce aberrations and maintain image clarity. Additionally, Tamron has incorporated its BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating, which minimizes ghosting and flare, ensuring high-quality images even in challenging backlit conditions.
One standout feature of the lens is its excellent flat-field performance, which makes it ideal for shooting subjects such as documents, artwork, and product photography where edge-to-edge sharpness is essential. The macro capabilities of the lens are enhanced by Tamron’s first-ever 12-blade circular aperture, providing smooth, circular bokeh and the ability to produce starburst effects when the aperture is stopped down. This innovation ensures that photographers can achieve beautiful, soft backgrounds in macro shots, while also capturing sharp highlights in scenes with point sources of light.
The lens has been designed with portability in mind. Weighing 630 grams and measuring 126.5mm in length, it is compact and lightweight, making it convenient for photographers to carry during long shoots. Tamron has also introduced a new lens hood design, featuring a sliding window that allows for easy adjustment of filters without needing to remove the hood—a feature that is particularly useful when working with polarizing or neutral density filters.
In addition to its optical prowess, the lens offers fast and accurate autofocus, thanks to Tamron’s VXD motor, which delivers excellent subject tracking and focus precision. The lens is also compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility software, allowing users to customize lens functions and update firmware. Further enhancing its usability, the lens features a focus limiter switch, a focus set button, and a 67mm filter size, all designed to make shooting more efficient and user-friendly. Built for durability, the 90mm f/2.8 MACRO also includes moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine coating to protect against dust and water.
