Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 VXD Macro 90mm
The 12-blade circular aperture creates perfectly circular bokeh and distinct 12-ray starbursts, while the VXD linear motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus with a focus limiter switch to prevent hunting. The specially designed lens hood features a sliding window for easy filter swapping, and the lens is compatible with Tamron Lens Utility software for custom function assignments. This lens is best for portrait and macro photographers on the Nikon Z system who prioritize smooth background rendering and precise subject isolation.
Focal length 90mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 635 g
lens type macro
27 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 VXD Macro 90mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 17-28mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 635 | 450 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 VXD Macro 90mm | 54.6 | 83.5 | 16.1 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 2.7 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
