Quick answer
A manual 90mm f/2.5 macro from Tamron's Adaptall-2 system. It reaches 1:2 on its own and 1:1 with a matching extension.
Pros
- Sharp
- Adaptall-2 flexibility
- Portrait-length focal length
Cons
- Manual focus
- Requires correct Adaptall mount
Verdict
This is a vintage macro and portrait lens.
About this lens
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B: a macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Nikon F 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 52B specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 90mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.5
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.39 m
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B?
- Close-up and portraits
- Film SLRs
- Adapted mirrorless
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 | 1.5x | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What does Adaptall-2 mean?
Adaptall-2 is a Tamron system with interchangeable mount adapters, so one lens can fit several camera mounts.
Is the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B sharp?
It is regarded as sharp, especially stopped down slightly.
Can I adapt it?
Yes. With the right Adaptall-2 mount adapter it can be used on different camera systems.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
