Anyone have macros from Tamron 90mm?

[Logzor]

I am considering this lens to attach to my Nikon D40.

Am I at a disadvantage since this is a pretty low level camera body or does the lens do most of the work?

 

[Tremont]

These were taken with the Tamron 90 mm + a canon XSI:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1536003

I've since returned my Tamron and replaced it with the Canon 100 mm. The Tamron took great pictures...but I think the Canon works better with my setup.

-Tre

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Well a D300 with its live view (among many other features) would certainly make life much easier on you. Is it possible to capture nearly the exact same image with a D40? Yes. Will you have to take 10x the amount of pictures to get that "one"? Probably. Is the Tamron 90mm a lens I would be thrilled to own? Not particularly.

 

[bmwardo]

Re: Anyone have macros from Tamron 90mm?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14323708#post14323708 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Logzor

Am I at a disadvantage since this is a pretty low level camera body or does the lens do most of the work?

Well, if I am not mistaken the Tamron does not have an internal focus motor, which means that with your D40 YOU will do ALL of the work. Not necessarily a bad thing, a lot of people do all of their focusing manually with macros anyways but if you were planning on using it for other things it might become an issue for you.

photozone highly recommends the lens, which they do not often do:

http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikk...-sp-macro-nikon-mount-lab-test-report--review

 

[Tremont]

My problem with the Tamron was specifically the AF. It's slow, loud and hunts in low light...not necessarily a deal breaker but an annoyance when trying to shoot moving targets like fish.

-Tre

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Well he can't use the auto focus feature at all so I guess that's a non issue

 

[xtm]

Re: Anyone have macros from Tamron 90mm?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14323708#post14323708 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Logzor
I am considering this lens to attach to my Nikon D40.

Am I at a disadvantage since this is a pretty low level camera body or does the lens do most of the work?

No you're not at a disadvantage because of the D40 body, in fact most of my best shots came from my old D40. The Tammy will not autofocus on the D40, but with most macro work, you'd want to be using manual focus anyways.

 

[nickb]

Re: Re: Anyone have macros from Tamron 90mm?

Re: Re: Anyone have macros from Tamron 90mm?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14326814#post14326814 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bmwardo
Well, if I am not mistaken the Tamron does not have an internal focus motor, which means that with your D40 YOU will do ALL of the work.

Tamron has released an updated version of their lens (model II) which does have a built-in AF motor. Hence, it will AF with the D40. AF is often slow but, for tank photos (and other macro shots), you would be using manual focus most of the time anyway. The AF is only really an issue if you plan to use the lens as a medium telephoto or portrai lens.

 

[juniormc8704]

The tamron 90mm is the lens ive used for almost every single picture ive posted on RC.

However for the sake of not having to look all over the place, just check out my photo site.

MOD: THIS IS IN NO WAY A RETAIL SITE, JUST A PLACE FOR ME TO SHOW OFF MY PICS

www.smokinreefs.com

 

[bmwardo]

Thanks for the update nickb

 

[Logzor]

Those are some very nice pictures. I tried out the Tamron 90mm and it worked fine with the D40 at the store. The AF seemed fine.

If not the Tamron 90mm then what lens? The nikkor 105 is way too expensive for the anti vibration thing and some say the tamron takes sharper pictures.

 

[juniormc8704]

Ive used every single available lens for nikon in terms of macro on corals and fish.

Here is the list in my opinion.

1. Nikon 105
2. Sigma 150
3. Tamron 90
4. Sigma 100


There are others like the nikon 60, and tonika, etc...but not really user friendly for this application.

The Nikon 105, and the Sigma 150 are amazing, and will AF with the D40.

That Tamron rocks for the money though. Nothing can touch at that price point.

Canon users are lucky with a great canon lens at the same price point, but nikon users have to spend much much more for a genuine Nikkor lens.

 

[Logzor]

Why would the sigma 150 be a better option than the tamron 90mm?

 

[vthondaboi]

I love my Tamron Macro lens. Of course a Nikon would be better but not for the money for us normal wage workers.

 

[juniormc8704]

That is my list based on quality.

The Sigma 150 is part of the their EX line, which is excellent low-iron glass.

The tamron 90 is going to be better for most situations than the 150, just because its working area is closer.

 

[Logzor]

I really like the tamron 90mm. Will I be at a big disadvantage if I want to do "normal" photography using this lens? Is one great at macro but better as an "all around lens"?

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

I wouldn't use any true macro lens as an all around lens. Sure there are situations I may use it for non macro stuff...but...I would hate to have to.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

I wouldn't use any true macro lens as an all around lens. Sure there are situations I may use it for non macro stuff...but...I would hate to have to. If you want to buy one lens and be done...your going to rob yourself of some great shots! The whole purpose of a DSLR is to have 4 or 5+++ lenses, one for each situation. Every lens has a dedicated purpose if you will, especially macros. Inside their area of expertise they are the best of the best...but outside they just aren't starting players.

 

[juniormc8704]

Macro lens are EXCELLENT portrait lenses. I use mine for many many different things.

The only real setback is that its a prime lens, the only way to get closer to your subject is to use your feet.

 

[Logzor]

Very good points. Thanks for the advice.