Tamron 60mm fixed vs 90
Dec 20, 2013 22:20:37 #
Looked at both today and while I lust after the 2.0 low light capability of the 60 vs 3.8 of the 90, I am leaning toward the 90. Price is $125 lower for the 90. Anyone have experience with them? Will use it on a Nikon 3100. Current favorite is the Tamron 18-270 but am wanting to include some closeup work in addition to the landscapes I have been favoring.
Dec 20, 2013 22:47:25 #
I really like my 60 2.0. I used it tonight. I have no experience with other Tamron lenses, but the service dept. is great. I dropped it on a hard floor, sent it in, and it was back looking like a new lens in no time. I think it was 5 days. I just wished it was image stabilized.
Dec 20, 2013 22:57:59 #
If you are thinking of this for macro work, then know that the longer focal length will give you more working distance - the distance from your lens to the subject. This may be of value in order to better handle lighting.
As for aperture, in the macro shooting world depth of field becomes razor thin and typically you need to use small apertures 9often with additional light) to get the entire subject in focus.
On the other hand, if this is for general low light work then obviously the faster lens might be better.
As for aperture, in the macro shooting world depth of field becomes razor thin and typically you need to use small apertures 9often with additional light) to get the entire subject in focus.
On the other hand, if this is for general low light work then obviously the faster lens might be better.
Dec 21, 2013 06:26:04 #
f8lee wrote:
If you are thinking of this for macro work, then k... (show quote)
Great advice. I like the longer focal length my self. While hiking in the day the smaller aperture is compensated by the daylight. Still I have both.
Dec 21, 2013 08:55:31 #
lovitlots
Loc: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada
If the 90mm you mention is a macro lens then check out the newer versions at f2.8. You can find them used for around $150+ depending how old they are. I bought one for $150 and haven't looked back. It's a great lens and I've made some excellent shots with it. I'm thinking of buying the 180 mm f3.5 sometime in the next year just for the extra working distance. I was looking at the Sigma 180 f2.8 but $1000 extra for half a stop is just to hard to justify for my purposes. I'd rather spend the grand on a metz76 flash and gain more versatility for all my glass.
Dec 21, 2013 10:00:53 #
I own both a Tamron 60mm F2 macro and a Tamron 90mm F2.8 macro. Since I got the 90mm I almost never use the 60mm. For very small subjects the extra reach of the 90mm makes all the difference.
Dec 21, 2013 14:13:52 #
I would buy the 90mm. You can also get a set of extension tubes for the lens. These tubes are placed between the body, and lens mount, and reduces the distance from the end of the lens to subject. Be sure to get tubes that have all electronic functions of the lens passed through. Keep in mind when using the tubes the lens will not be able to focus to infinity. Getting closer to the subject is great when shooting flowers, coins, and things that will not fly away, or run away, like bugs. Plus, those macro lenses take great portraits, and since the lens has a shallow depth of field, really put your portrait right out there, and blur the background.
Dec 21, 2013 23:47:47 #
thommyd wrote:
Looked at both today and while I lust after the 2.0 low light capability of the 60 vs 3.8 of the 90, I am leaning toward the 90. Price is $125 lower for the 90. Anyone have experience with them? Will use it on a Nikon 3100. Current favorite is the Tamron 18-270 but am wanting to include some closeup work in addition to the landscapes I have been favoring.
This was taken with a Tamron 60mm f2 and a 2x Teleconverter. I really like the lens performs well, even without the 2x...Norm
I think she is leaving the picture
Dec 22, 2013 08:04:11 #
Great photo Norm! That is just the kind of shot I hope to achieve with whichever lens i end up with.
Thanks to you and others on the forum for the input.
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