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SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro
- 90mm
- f/2.8
- Macro
- Min focus 0.29 m
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Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 90mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens, the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. A 1:1 macro lens that also works well for portraits.
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 90mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.29 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di 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 | 1.5x | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro?
It is a fixed 90mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di 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/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 135mm on full frame, with a 15.2° horizontal and 18.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
