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Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B vs Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB

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Spec SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
Brand Tamron Tamron
Mount Tamron Adaptall Tamron Adaptall
Type Macro Macro
Focal length 90mm 90mm
Max aperture f/2.5 f/2.5
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 6 6
Af motor none none
Elements 8 8
Min focus m 0.39 0.39

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Tamron Adaptall mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB

A classic manual-focus 90mm macro lens, one of Tamron's best-known vintage designs. It uses interchangeable Adaptall-2 mount adapters and focuses as close as 0.39 m for 1:2 magnification.

Pros

  • Interchangeable mounts via Adaptall-2
  • Sharp, well-regarded optics
  • Pleasing rendering for portraits
  • 1:2 magnification

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • Needs the correct Adaptall-2 adapter
  • Aged coatings flare

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