“Affectionately nicknamed ‘Tamukyu,’ a combination of two Japanese words, this photo has received a lot of praise from close-up photography enthusiasts, nature photographers and portrait enthusiasts,” said Tamron.
Tamron continues to innovate in response to evolving photography needs, releasing subsequent models such as the SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 (Model 272E) and the SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F004). In 2016, TAMRON launched the SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017), which is an evolution of the Model F004. Digital-compatible layering technology, combined with soft, natural bokeh and sharp rendering results, continues to resonate with many photographers today.
Now, 45 years after the original version was released, Tamron has announced a mirrorless version of the optic that it says combines the performance expected from its predecessor lens with cutting-edge technology.
As a macro lens, the 90mm f/2.8 has a maximum magnification ratio of 1:1, a minimum object distance of 9.1 inches (0.23 meters), and promises highly corrected optics to produce the superior flat-field resolution that is said to be ideal (and necessary) for documents, currency, artwork, and product packaging.
“This quality is especially important when shooting close-ups where the depth of field is too shallow to counteract the loss of sharpness that can occur at the extreme edges of flat subjects,” says Tamron. “Because it is highly corrected, this lens provides edge-to-edge sharpness, uniform illumination across the frame, and minimal distortion.”
