For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, and Nikon AF-D cameras.

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 A 180mm telephoto macro lens exhibits
its great power when taking macro shots of small distant subjects,
while medium telephoto macro lens
sometimes lack the ability to fill the frame in these situations.
Exposure: Open Aperture Auto ISO100
 Filter Effect Control
(FEC) ring Focusing ring

Soft out-of-focus backgrounds and superior optical

*This image is for Canon AF cameras. performance introducing a telephoto macro
Detachable tripod mount that lives up to its legendary SP90mm counterpart.

Employs an IF (Internal Focusing) system that maintains the overall

For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, and Nikon AF-D cameras. length of the lens during focusing
Uses two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements that effectively
compensate for chromatic aberration
Provides high-contrast, outstanding image quality and a soft out-
of-focus background effect
Incorporates an AF/MF one touch switchover mechanism built into
the focus ring * for Canon and Nikon AF only
Designated as one of the Di-series
Di ("Digitally Integrated Design") is a designation Tamron
puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to
meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.
Super Performance Series
Provides high performance through outstanding design
specifications.
Features the new FEC (Filter Effect Control)
function that enhances operational ease of
Polarizing Filter use
The new Filter Effect Control is designed to rotate the filter
to the desired position while the hood is attached. This is
accomplished by turning the FEC ring that in turn rotates
the portion of the filter mount where the filter is mounted.
Exposure: Programmed Auto ISO100
* Please use 72mm diameter PL filters.

PL Filter Effect (strong reflections) PL Filter Effect (controlled reflections)

Advantages of a 180mm Comparison of 1:1 life-size image with 180mm

macro lens and 90mm macro lenses (perspective)
Its a versatile fixed focal length The magnification ratio of the subject (coin) is the
lens that combines features of a same 1:1 ratio. However, due to the stereoscopic
200mm class telephoto lens effect, the size of the coin in the background and the
often used for scenery. Its an impression of the depth are different.
indispensable macro lens for
taking the type of close-up
shots often desired in nature
photography. This is a must-
have macro lens that will
quickly become a favorite and
will certainly round out your
photo equipment arsenal.

What does a 1:1 life-size

macro ratio mean?
It means that your subject is
captured in actual size on film 180mm (at F/16) 90mm (at F/16)
(or on image sensors such as
CCD, CMOS, etc.). Since the
result is a huge magnification
ratio when enlarged on an Working distance
actual print, superior optical Working distance
25cm (without hood)
9cm (without hood)
performance is required in a 1:1 Object-to- Object-to-image
life-size macro lens. image plane
plane distance
distance at
at 1:1 life-size
1:1 life-size
macro 29cm
macro 47cm

Exposure: Programmed Auto Macro Magnification Ratio: 1:1 (life-size)

Features floating IF system that Optical Construction (14 elements/11 groups) Model B01 Specifications
maintains the overall lens length Model : B01
Focal Length : 180mm
The lens features Tamrons original floating IF (Internal
Focusing) system designed to move groups of lens elements Angle of View : 14
within the lens barrel when focusing. The lens overall length Maximum Aperture : F/3.5
does not change and therefore maintains optimum balance for Optical Construction : 14 elements in 11 groups
better handling and allows you to maintain your position Number of Diaphragm : 7 blades
while focusing for better image composition. Minimum Object Distance : 0.47m (18.5'')
LD glass element
Overall Length : 165.7mm (6.5'')
Uses two LD glass elements for effective Maximum Diameter : 84.8mm (3.3'')
compensation of chromatic aberrations One-touch AF/MF switchover with the Filter Size : 72mm
ensuring outstanding image quality Focus Ring Switchover mechanism* Weight : 920 grams (32.5 oz.)
LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements minimize the sharpness fall-off Standard Accessories Lens hood and Case
Simply sliding the focus ring back and forth quickly performs
often seen as a result of the chromatic aberrations that are the one-touch AF/MF switchover function. The newly For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, and Nikon AF-D cameras.
commonly apparent in the closer focusing range of telephoto lenses. designed focus ring is sufficiently wider to enhance handling
Difference in chromatic aberrations (concept drawing) comfort while in the macro mode since this type of shooting
involves frequent switching between AF and MF.
Lens using ordinary

Lens using an LD

image plane image plane

optical glass

glass element

*The one-touch switchover function is available in Nikon

AF-D and Canon AF mounts only. Minolta AF mount lens
requires a two-step operation (camera and lens) since the
switchover operation occurs on the camera.

SP AF 90mm F/2.8 MACRO1:1

Often referred to as the portrait Ultra lightweight design using
macro, this medium telephoto macro engineering plastic components in
abundance
lens is ideal for a variety of subjects Since optical performance really matters for any 1:1 life-size
macro lens, Tamron reconciles portability and remarkable
and is very convenient to use image quality at a very high level in this SP lens. The SP
AF90mm uses engineering plastic parts confidently in its
European Lens of the Year '97-'98
barrel and mechanical parts in order to make it the most
(Bestowed to model 72E)
lightweight design in this class.

Optical construction drawing (10 elements/9 groups)

Model 172E
For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, Nikon AF-D,
and Pentax AF cameras.

SP-series lenses featuring

high design specifications
Tamrons SP (Super Performance) series is a line of high
performance lenses featuring high design specifications. In
designing the SP series lenses, the first and foremost priority
is put on superior specifications and outstanding performance Model 172E Specifications
free from cost restraints. Therefore, SP lenses featuring
impressive and innovative designs are concept models among Model : 172E
Tamron lenses. Focal Length : 90mm
Angle of View : 27
Maximum Aperture : F/2.8
One-touch focus ring AF/MF Optical Construction : 10 elements in 9 groups
switchover mechanism* Number of Diaphragm: 9 blades
Simply sliding the focus ring back and forth quickly performs Minimum Object Distance : 0.29m (11.4'')
the one-touch AF/MF switchover function. The focus ring is Max.Magnification Ratio : 1:1
sufficiently wide to enhance handling comfort while in the Overall Length : 97mm (3.8'')
macro mode since this type of shooting involves frequent Max. Diameter : 74mm (2.9'')
switching between AF and MF. Filter Size : 55mm
*The one-touch switchover function is available in Nikon Weight : 420 grams (14.8 oz.)
AF-D and Canon AF mounts only. Minolta AF mount lens
Standard Accessory : Lens hood and Case
requires a two-step operation (camera and lens) since the
switchover operation occurs on the camera For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, Nikon AF-D
and Pentax AF cameras.

Exposure: Open aperture Auto ISO100

Caution : Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the lens.
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Industrial, laboratory, video, and scientific applications.

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