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03/07/2004 01:42:50 AM · #1
would there be a significant difference between these two lenses? I have found that the tamron 90mm is supposed to have a slight edge in macro work, and I think that the 90mm would allow me to be a bit closer to the subjects. I have been unable to find discussion about the tamron for portrait work though.

Any opinions?

(I'm thinking that the 50mm 1.8, 90mm tamron, and a ~20 something prime would make for a decent wedding set up.)
03/07/2004 03:14:10 AM · #2
The Tamron is very sharp wide open, and it's only slightly longer than the 85mm f/1.8 which is a popular portrait lens. These two traits combined should make it a fairly good portrait lens. Some people have also used the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro for portraiture work as well, and with success.

I can't comment on the Sigma though....

:)atwl
03/12/2004 12:46:16 AM · #3
Bump. I was wondering if anyone knows of tamron works well with canon. Ive heard great reviews about the sigma but havnt heard about the tamron.
03/12/2004 12:52:29 AM · #4
Originally posted by kevinswope:

Bump. I was wondering if anyone knows of tamron works well with canon. Ive heard great reviews about the sigma but havnt heard about the tamron.


Yes it does. I have a bunch of shots with this lens (not portraits though... lol):

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:)atwl
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