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Quick answer
The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 90mm f/2.5 macro lens, the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, 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 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro?
At 90mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 90mm | 22.6° | 27° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 144mm | 14.3° | 17.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro?
It is a fixed 90mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 90mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.5.
What is the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 144mm on full frame, with a 14.3° horizontal and 17.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
