Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.5 Macro 152E

Macro lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· 1994
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· TAMRON SP AF 90mm 1:2.5 152E
Class:
· Fast full-frame macro lens
· Professional model

Abbreviations

SP	Professional lens with high quality optics and robust build. Meets the highest standards and provides excellent performance and flawless image quality unachievable with traditional optical technologies.
MACRO	Macro lens. Designed specially for shooting close-ups of small subjects but can be also used in other genres of photography, not necessarily requiring focusing at close distances. Learn more

Model history (4)

■Tamron SP 90mm F/2.5 MC Tele Macro 52B [Adaptall-2] • 1:2	A	8 - 6	0.39m	⌀49	1979 ●
■Tamron SP 90mm F/2.5 Macro 52BB [Adaptall-2] • 1:2	A	8 - 6	0.39m	⌀55	1984 ●
■Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.5 Macro 52E • 1:2	A	8 - 6	0.39m	⌀52	1990 ●
■Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.5 Macro 152E • 1:2	A	8 - 6	0.39m	⌀52	1994 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length:	90mm
Speed:	F/2.5
Lens construction:	8 elements in 6 groups
Lens construction:	Floating element system
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Minolta/Sony A [44.5mm]
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Nikon F [46.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	27° (35mm full frame)
On Sony DSLR-A/SLT-A APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	137.7mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/3.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	17.8°
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	137.7mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/3.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	17.8°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Minolta/Sony A)
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting) (Nikon F)
Number of blades:	9 (nine)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.39m
Magnification ratio:	1:2
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Focusing distance range limiter:	0.39m - 0.55m / 0.55m - INF
Vibration Compensation (VC):
Built-in VC:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	405g (Nikon F)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀66×85.5mm (Nikon F)
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	58FH - Bayonet-type round
Teleconverters:	<No data>

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

As 52E, but with slightly modified design of the lens barrel.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.

Lenses with similar focal length

■Minolta/Sony A mount (13)
Cosina AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro • ⌀49 • 1:2 @ 0.43m akaPhoenix AF 100mm F/3.5 Macro akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro akaSoligor AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro akaTokina AF 100mm F/3.5 Macro akaVivitar AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro akaVoigtlander Macro-Dynar AF 100mm F/3.5 VMC	Pro	●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Narrower angle of view · Slower · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (8 vs 9) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.43m vs 0.39m) · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (205g vs 405g) · Slightly smaller (75mm vs 85.5mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) · Lens hood is not required NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 100mm F/2.8 Macro D • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.35m	Pro	2000 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2000) · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Heavier (510g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (98mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 100mm F/2.8 Macro RS • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.35m	Pro	1993 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Heavier (510g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (98mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 100mm F/2.8 Macro • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.35m	Pro	1986 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1986) · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Heavier (520g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (98mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 90mm F/2.8 Macro ZEN • ⌀52 • 1:2 @ 0.32m akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro	Pro	1988 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1988) · Slightly slower · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 9) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.32m vs 0.39m) · Smaller (62.5mm vs 85.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sony 100mm F/2.8 Macro [SAL100M28] • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.35m	Pro	2006 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2006) · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Heavier (505g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (98mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) · Lens hood is not required NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 272E • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.29m	Pro	2004 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly larger (97mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro 172E • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.29m	Pro	2000 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2000) · Slightly slower · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly larger (97mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.5 Macro 52E • ⌀52 • 1:2 @ 0.39m	Pro	1990 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1990) HIDE
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di [VC] USD Macro F004 • ⌀58 • 1:1 @ 0.30m	Pro	2012 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2012) · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Heavier (550g vs 405g) · Larger (114.5mm vs 85.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro 72E • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.29m	Pro	1996 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Slightly slower · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly larger (97mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di [VC] USD Macro F017 • ⌀62 • 1:1 @ 0.30m	Pro	2016 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2016) · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (600g vs 405g) · Larger (114.6mm vs 85.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X AF 100mm F/2.8 [IF] Macro • ⌀55 • 1:2 @ 0.35m	Pro	1992 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.39m) · No focusing distance range limiter · Heavier (550g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (97.5mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Nikon F mount (12)
Cosina AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro • ⌀49 • 1:2 @ 0.43m akaPhoenix AF 100mm F/3.5 Macro akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro akaSoligor AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro akaTokina AF 100mm F/3.5 Macro akaVivitar AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro akaVoigtlander Macro-Dynar AF 100mm F/3.5 VMC	Pro	●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Narrower angle of view · Slower · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (8 vs 9) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.43m vs 0.39m) · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (205g vs 405g) · Slightly smaller (75mm vs 85.5mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) · Lens hood is not required NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 100mm F/3.5 MC Macro Digital • ⌀49 • 1:2 @ 0.43m	Pro	●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Narrower angle of view · Slower · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (8 vs 9) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.43m vs 0.39m) · No focusing distance range limiter · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) · Lens hood is not required NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sigma 90mm F/2.8 Macro ZEN • ⌀52 • 1:2 @ 0.32m akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro	Pro	1988 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1988) · Slightly slower · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 9) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.32m vs 0.39m) · Smaller (62.5mm vs 85.5mm) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 272E • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.29m	Pro	2004 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly larger (97mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro 172E • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.29m	Pro	2000 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2000) · Slightly slower · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly larger (97mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.5 Macro 52E • ⌀52 • 1:2 @ 0.39m	Pro	1990 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1990) HIDE
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di [VC] USD Macro F004 • ⌀58 • 1:1 @ 0.30m	Pro	2012 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2012) · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Heavier (550g vs 405g) · Larger (114.5mm vs 85.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Macro 72E • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.29m	Pro	1996 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Slightly slower · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly larger (97mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di [VC] USD Macro F017 • ⌀62 • 1:1 @ 0.30m	Pro	2016 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2016) · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (600g vs 405g) · Larger (114.6mm vs 85.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF 100mm F/2.8 Macro D • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.30m	Pro	2005 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2005) · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (540g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (95.1mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tokina AT-X AF 100mm F/2.8 [IF] Macro • ⌀55 • 1:2 @ 0.35m	Pro	1992 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.39m) · No focusing distance range limiter · Heavier (550g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (97.5mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tokina atx-i 100mm F/2.8 Macro FF • ⌀55 • 1:1 @ 0.30m	Pro	2019 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2019) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (515g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (95mm vs 85.5mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE

■Nikon F mount (1) · APS-C
Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm F/3.5G ED VR • ⌀52 • 1:1 @ 0.286m	Pro	2009 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2009) · In production · APS-C · Slower · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.286m vs 0.39m) · Larger magnification (1:1 vs 1:2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Slightly lighter (355g vs 405g) · Slightly larger (98.5mm vs 85.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount HIDE

0.39m - 0.55m	Range of focusing distances suitable for shooting nearby subjects.
0.55m - INF	Range of focusing distances suitable for shooting distant subjects.

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