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Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Lens Compared to the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Lens | Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2015 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/12 | 15/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 27°2' | 27° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-16 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 12 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 22.2 oz (630g) | 21.3 oz (602g) |
| Actual Weight | 22.3 oz (631.3g) | 21.2 oz (600g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.3 oz (63.9g) | 1.6 oz (45g) |
| In-Use Weight | 24.5 oz (695.2g) | 22.8 oz (645g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.12 x 4.98” (79.2 x 126.5mm) | 3.11 x 5.14” (79 x 130.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.11 x 5.19” (79 x 131.8mm) | 3.08 x 5.33” (78.2 x 135.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.19” (131.8mm) | 5.33” (135.5mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.8 x 3.02” (96.5 x 76.6mm) | 3.68 x 2.19” (93.4 x 55.7mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.8 - 7.8” (198.1 - 198.1mm) | 7.33 - 7.33” (186.2 - 186.2mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.32” (33.6mm) | 1.15” (29.3mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 62mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VXD Linear | SSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 2300° | 165° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 0.75 - 2.3' (0.23 - 0.7m) 2.3' (0.7m) - ∞ |
Y / Full 1.64' (0.5m) - ∞ 0.9'- 1.64' (0.28m - 0.5m) |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.06” (230mm) | 11.02” (280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.9” (226mm) | 10.75” (273mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1.00x | 1.00x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HF072 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH138 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 90mm = 9.91' | 90mm = 10.53' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 90mm = 3022mm | 90mm = 3211mm |
| Review | Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Lens | Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens |
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