Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 (52BB)

2009-03-04
Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 (52BB
Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 (52BB52BB
Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 (52BB
1.3 feet at 1:2 macro ratio
Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 (52BB
This is quite a 1:2 macro lens to get. I sold it due to overlapping with my other macro lens with Sigma 105mm f/2.8 1:1 Ex DG Macro and Tamron 90mm f/2.8 1:1 non-Di. I sold the lens together with the 1:2 extension tube for a low cost.

I can only find the 52B model in adaptall-2 site index and from the site and others, I learned that 52BB only differs from 52B in cosmetics. Filter size on 52BB is 55mm whereas 52B is 52mm. Looking at the cosmetic, I personally like 52BB better and it reminds me of the current model of Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro easily.

The focusing ring is quite outstanding in close up work and it is easy to handle for precision and fine adjustment.


Test Shots

Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 52BB

@ 1:2 close up
Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 52BB
@ 1:1 with extension tube
my bad in blurry shot
Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 52BB
Product shot with
Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 1:1 macro limited
Tamron SP 90m f/2.5 1:2 Macro adaptall-2 52BB

Impressions & Notes

  • An easy favorite for SP adaptall-2 lens
  • Well built and easy to handle
  • Cosmetic look better than 52B in my opinion
  • macro 1:2 ratio at 1.3 feet
  • 1:1 macro can be achieved with the extension tube. Adaptall-2 site claims the use of 2x TC can achieve similar though I prefer extension tube to avoid added glass element.


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1 comments:

Serafin said...

Tamron 90mm 52B has filter 49mm;)

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