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Evious · 11-09-2014, 02:37 AM

I've recently been looking at a new pentax 100mm macro lens but they are a little on the expensive side. I have done the usual and spent about a million hours trying to find a decent second hand one (ebay etc). I came across this new Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di-II 1:1 Macro SP lens. Does anyone have any views on this? I want to use it for macro and portrait shots.

MarkJerling · 11-09-2014, 03:18 AM

Read the review here: Review: Tamron 90mm Macro vs Pentax 100mm WR: - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Evious · 11-09-2014, 03:28 AM

Hi Mark, thanks for the nfo I'm reading it now. I also managed to get hold of the manual as well.

Oldbayrunner · 11-09-2014, 05:37 AM

I own one... The Tamron macro is a highly regarded lens.. read this http://www.photozone.de/pentax/362-tamron-af-90mm-f28-di-sp-macro-pentax-

Last edited by Oldbayrunner; 11-09-2014 at 06:24 AM.

**Mikesul** · 11-09-2014, 06:02 AM

It seems to be a toss up between this Tamron and the wonderful SMC DFA 100 Macro 2.8. Reviews and owners love the both. I have the Pentax and it would be one of the last lenses I would part with. If you found a good price on a Tamron SP 90 F/2.8 Macro lens - in good condition grab it. You will not regret it.

MarkJerling · 11-09-2014, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

It seems to be a toss up between this Tamron and the wonderful SMC DFA 100 Macro 2.8. Reviews and owners love the both. I have the Pentax and it would be one of the last lenses I would part with. If you found a good price on a Tamron SP 90 F/2.8 Macro lens - in good condition grab it. You will not regret it.

I think the D FA100 Macro is the better lens, but only by a close shave!

**Mikesul** · 11-09-2014, 06:59 PM

The DFA 100 is also my favorite but mainly because that is the one I own. It also has the weatherization. But I have seen some wonderful work done with the Tamron.

MarkJerling · 11-09-2014, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

The DFA 100 is also my favorite but mainly because that is the one I own. It also has the weatherization. But I have seen some wonderful work done with the Tamron.

I have only seen the reviews - so will be guided by your hands-on experience!

Buceemie · 11-09-2014, 07:26 PM

I have the Tamron 90 and love it. Great portraits with this lens as well! It's been very reliable and always fun to shoot.

**Mikesul** · 11-09-2014, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Buceemie

I have the Tamron 90 and love it. Great portraits with this lens as well! It's been very reliable and always fun to shoot.

I really doubt that you can go wrong with either lens.

Evious · 11-10-2014, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

It seems to be a toss up between this Tamron and the wonderful SMC DFA 100 Macro 2.8. Reviews and owners love the both. I have the Pentax and it would be one of the last lenses I would part with. If you found a good price on a Tamron SP 90 F/2.8 Macro lens - in good condition grab it. You will not regret it.

Hi Mikesul I managed to get a brand new one for £220 with free delivery.

**Mikesul** · 11-10-2014, 04:59 AM

Congratulations! I look forward to admiring the photos you share.

11-09-2014, 02:37 AM	#1
Evious New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16	Question I've recently been looking at a new pentax 100mm macro lens but they are a little on the expensive side. I have done the usual and spent about a million hours trying to find a decent second hand one (ebay etc). I came across this new Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di-II 1:1 Macro SP lens. Does anyone have any views on this? I want to use it for macro and portrait shots.

11-09-2014, 03:28 AM	#3
Evious New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Thanks Mark Hi Mark, thanks for the nfo I'm reading it now. I also managed to get hold of the manual as well.

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11-09-2014, 03:18 AM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Read the review here: Review: Tamron 90mm Macro vs Pentax 100mm WR: - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

11-09-2014, 05:37 AM	#4
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	I own one... The Tamron macro is a highly regarded lens.. read this http://www.photozone.de/pentax/362-tamron-af-90mm-f28-di-sp-macro-pentax- Last edited by Oldbayrunner; 11-09-2014 at 06:24 AM.

11-09-2014, 06:02 AM	#5
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	It seems to be a toss up between this Tamron and the wonderful SMC DFA 100 Macro 2.8. Reviews and owners love the both. I have the Pentax and it would be one of the last lenses I would part with. If you found a good price on a Tamron SP 90 F/2.8 Macro lens - in good condition grab it. You will not regret it.

11-09-2014, 06:56 PM	#6
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Mikesul It seems to be a toss up between this Tamron and the wonderful SMC DFA 100 Macro 2.8. Reviews and owners love the both. I have the Pentax and it would be one of the last lenses I would part with. If you found a good price on a Tamron SP 90 F/2.8 Macro lens - in good condition grab it. You will not regret it. I think the D FA100 Macro is the better lens, but only by a close shave!

11-09-2014, 06:59 PM	#7
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	The DFA 100 is also my favorite but mainly because that is the one I own. It also has the weatherization. But I have seen some wonderful work done with the Tamron.

11-09-2014, 07:16 PM	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Mikesul The DFA 100 is also my favorite but mainly because that is the one I own. It also has the weatherization. But I have seen some wonderful work done with the Tamron. I have only seen the reviews - so will be guided by your hands-on experience!

11-09-2014, 07:26 PM	#9
Buceemie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 63	I have the Tamron 90 and love it. Great portraits with this lens as well! It's been very reliable and always fun to shoot.

11-09-2014, 07:34 PM	#10
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Buceemie I have the Tamron 90 and love it. Great portraits with this lens as well! It's been very reliable and always fun to shoot. I really doubt that you can go wrong with either lens.

11-10-2014, 02:31 AM	#11
Evious New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul It seems to be a toss up between this Tamron and the wonderful SMC DFA 100 Macro 2.8. Reviews and owners love the both. I have the Pentax and it would be one of the last lenses I would part with. If you found a good price on a Tamron SP 90 F/2.8 Macro lens - in good condition grab it. You will not regret it. Hi Mikesul I managed to get a brand new one for £220 with free delivery.

11-10-2014, 04:59 AM	#12
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Congratulations! I look forward to admiring the photos you share.