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90mm F2.8 Di III MACRO

Sony E · Macro · FULL FRAME

90mm F2.8 Di III MACRO — 90mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.

$649

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

90 mm

Max Aperture

f/2.8

Mount

Sony E

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

No

Weight

500 g

Min Focus

28 cm

Filter Size

77 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · f/2.8 aperture is solid for standard portraits
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Constant fast f/2.8 aperture allows fast shutter speeds
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation

Landscape

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Relatively light weight (500g) is easy to hike with

Travel

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Highly portable weight (500g) makes it travel-friendly

Wildlife

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Fast tracking AF motor helps track moving birds/animals

Macro & Close-up

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · True 1:1 macro magnification (1x) or higher — captures extreme detail
  • · Short focus distance of 28 cm allows close shooting

Pros

  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III MACRO

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)90 mm
Focal length (Max)90 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)f/2.8
Elements14
Groups11
Special elementsAspherical

Focus System

Min focus distance28 cm
Max magnification1 ×
Autofocus motorLinear / Stepping Motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationNo
OIS effectiveness0 stops

Physical Specs

Weight500 g
Length120 mm
Diameter81 mm
Filter thread size77 mm
Weather sealingNo
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountSony E
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringNo
Custom function buttonNo