Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon

08/29/2012 07:58:54 PM · #1

Hello all,

Im still fairly new to the DSLR world so i bought the entry level Nikon D3100 to atleast get used to all the dials etc, i do enjoy macro photography and i was looking at the below lens to buy and wondered if anyone might of used it on the D3100, if so were they happy with it and does it auto focus as i have heard some do some dont.

Seems being new to the forums i cant post URL's but its the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Lens for Nikon

Appreciate your replies.

bohemka

Nikon D700

08/29/2012 08:02:32 PM · #2

Well I've never used it on a D3100, but I think it's fantastic. You can check out examples from the community here, and that should give a wide range of bodies on which it's been used.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

08/29/2012 08:08:30 PM · #3

Indeed the Tamron 90mm is a well-respected macro lens option. Auto-focus on macro lenses is usually slower than on non-macro lenses, so when using them at more normal distances they are at a slight disadvantage... and for macro work, youreally will not be using AF anyway. You set the magnification by setting the focus ring, and forget it. Move the camera to focus. Change the focus to change magnifications.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

08/29/2012 08:42:35 PM · #4

Thankyou for the replies, the price is AU$379 and free postage which i believe isnt a bad price so i think i might just go ahead and grab it even it doesnt auto focus it will give me some practice getting used to manual focus.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/29/2012 08:46:34 PM · #5

~~Nevermind that... I was forgetting the Tamron designations I guess...~~

Okay, after some more dredging, you should know there are two versions of this lens, with the older one not having an AF motor and the newer one 272E having one. The one without the motor won't focus on your body, the one with one will.
//www.dpreview.com/news/2008/9/2/tamron_AF90mm

Message edited by author 2012-08-29 21:00:57.

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

08/29/2012 09:34:19 PM · #6

Hmmm i have just seen a Nikon D90 body for AU$539 or the Nikon D5100 with kit lens for AU$486.

Not sure what i should do now.

JulietNN

Canon EOS R7

08/29/2012 09:37:27 PM · #7

I do enjoy a Tamron lens, but have a Canon,,, but Tamron has never done me wrong! My Baby Lens! and my other baby Oh Yeah! hehehe

Alex_Petrini

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

08/29/2012 10:12:05 PM · #8

I have this lens and I say that, considering its price, is a wonderful macro lens.

spiritualspatula

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/29/2012 10:19:31 PM · #9

Originally posted by AussieChris:

Hmmm i have just seen a Nikon D90 body for AU$539 or the Nikon D5100 with kit lens for AU$486.

Not sure what i should do now.

If you're considering upgrading your body, a D90 will autofocus with lenses that lack AF motors, whereas the d5100 won't. As for which is best for you is tough to say, as the D5100 has a substantially newer chip and much improved video. If you are interested in video, the 5100 will be much better. The D90 is aimed at a different segment of the population than the 5100, and so it's somewhat difficult to compare them. The d90 has better ergonomics and button controls to allow quicker changes and access to specific functions and the build will be more robust. It will also be larger in hand, which may be good or bad for you. Further,it has more features for customization. But again, since it is older, the chip will be noisier than the 5100.

Here is a comparison of their sensors

However, I must ask-
If you were happy with your body for the time being and were asking about a lens, what makes you suddenly want to upgrade your body?
I'd also note that in most all situations, photographers will agree that the lenses have a far larger impact on the look and feel of a photo than the body. Lenses are investments, bodies are largely disposable over the long haul.