Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro Review VS Sony VS Sigma - The NEW KING!

Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro Review VS Sony VS Sigma - The New KING!

Time Stamps
0:00 Intro & Specs
0:44 Photo Examples
1:10 Performance
1:20 Autofocus
1:49 Bokeh
2:15 Image Stabilization
3:37 Optics
4:42 Sharpness
5:58 Sharpness VS Sony
7:44 Build & Features
10:14 Value
10:30 Conclusions
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[StefanMalloch]

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[EmGa-pl]

The title indicates a comparison with the Sigma lens - but there is NO comparison! Deceiver.

[TomStrong-wy]

A review without a thorough comparison to its main competitor, the Sigma 105mm Macro, makes no sense. I think that the Sigma has an advantage over the Tamron in terms of sharpness and bokeh. Personally, I think that the Sigma 105mm macro is one of the sharpest lenses I have ever had. It is also very solidly made and is also great for portraits. Tamron was a bit late with its macro because it released it only at the end of 2024, having previously focused on various zooms.

[xtremegopher]

Is the insect at 4:20 actually a focus stack? How many images?

[robertsaca]

You tested a macro lens sharpness with the focal point well beyond the macro range. Why?

You didn't test if the Tamron works correctly with the focus stack feature on Sony bodies. Why?

Smells like Tamron gave you a product early, so you couldn't be honest.

Or you're not experienced enough with macro work to test the product properly.

Clutching mechanism, f22, clear markings, these are all very big points of difference for the Sony. It's also the OE lens so it's likely to be more reliable for longer on Sony bodies.

The Tamron looks great, just that we macro shooters can't tell from this either biased or incomplete review.

[fabriziobianchi]

Tutti i 3 obbiettivi sono belli, ma alla minima messa a fuoco che diaframma viene impostato? Ho visto che il Tamron alla minima messa a fuoco non da 2, 8 ma 5, 6. Visto che li hai provati sai darmi questo dato tecnico?

[eike.zender]

I wonder if this could be a replacement for my Viltrox 85 mm 1.8 - I really love the 1.8 separation, but the new Tamron seems to be up close. The minimum focus distance on the Viltrox is terrible, so the Tamron could really be an alternative...

[brugj]

Sony is the best. Most versatile with better stabe and the unique manual focus push pull ring.
Sharpness is bullshit, they`re both extremely sharp and in a macro shot nothing ever happens in corners, that`s why it`s called macro.
The colors of the Sony are also better.

[amdama]

how do you adjust the button on the lens? It's now on AEL. Shoot a lot of macro photos. Thanks in advance for helping.

[Skandalista_fotograf]

Hi Stefan. Nice review. I feel you are technical. Not every one is... I do have a technical question as I am looking in to macro photography. Can you relate to 50mm 2.8 Macro? I wonder 90mm vs 50mm and if 50mm will have any significant image distortion when close to subject due to spherical characteristics of wide angle lens. I consider 50mm an wide angle and have seen distortion in portraits when too close to subject. Forgive silly question I am really a newbie when it come to Macro. Thinking to purchase that 50mm 2.8 macro but never shot those macro shoots. I don't even want to use it for a head of a fly shoots. More for beauty shots in portraiture. So worrying if this distortion present on standard portraits with 50mm will show when I will photograph face and entire frame will be filled with say 1/4 of the face. I know this is not and easy one and I got use to that not many ppl can understand and answer to problems I have, but as I said at the begin I am impressed with your review and feel you might have same attention to details and will to understand problem in greater depth.

[EddieInzauto]

I’m curious how this compares to the Nikon Z 105mm.

[GaryJahman]

My favourite WAS the Sigma 70mm but seeing the Tamron now….need to check that one too

[huubdegroot]

Can you do a focusstack with the new Tamron and the Sony lens? Because of the high focus breathing of the Sony I'm curious to see the difference. Also, is the Tamron supported bij Sony's focus bracketing feature?

[kingghidorah]

wait how is Tamron still managing to create 3D pop??? the subjects in front look so bright and clear, is this post processing? Is the latest lens element far away from the sensor?

[gitithadani]

Like you I love macro lenses! And the tamron has special rendering. In comparison to the older bodies the much older sony preforms better on the a7r5 both in terms of AF & Stabilization. Not sure of how the tamron performs for micro sized flying creatures. Sony's value has dropped so one can pick up a good used copy for 400-500$. Handling sony still has the edge but the tamron's overall rendering has a special aesthetics. I use the 90 macro much less since I got the sony 70-200 half macro where the AF & stabilization is enormous. And one can do handheld video at 200mm (half macro). Lenses have become so good that differences are tiny. I probably will not upgrade from the sony but if I did not have it then this would be my choice.

[ben.huynh.]

come on man, you just do not have the Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG DN Macro lens for comparison. The AF you have checked is the old Sigma 70mm macro. Don't tell me anything that the Sigma 105mm DG DN Macro is bad then the Sony 90mm. I have owned both but i ended up to keep the Sigma. Sorry but you have tried !

[grimlightwildoutdoors]

Wish they would do a 60mm macro on Sony e mount 🤞

[dirkziegler]

F16 ist the lowest aperture value? That's strange.

[jeroenvdw]

You forgot the Sigma, testing on a high res camera I wonder if the Tamron beats the Sigma in terms of sharpness. AF is better on Tamron. Nobody should buy the Sony as it's the least sharp and most expensive.

[HagaishiSama]

The Sony FE 90mm F/2.8 G oss is still king