I'd really like to recommend this, there's a lot to like, Lenstip's review is right about the sharpness, colour and superb VC. However my experience means I can't - for me you're taking a chance with a Tamron. I've had 3 of these in 1 month, all sent back as defective.

Price if copy is good (especially now it's dropped for earlier unrealistic expectations); Sharp at f2.8, very sharp by f4 (at least where it does focus), build is decent for price; VC is extremely good; 3-position focus limiter useful; Hood (are you listening Canon

Tamron's woeful quality control (hence value for money = 0); Focus not quite as fast as Canon USM

The Tamron 90 has true macro capabilities, and unlike say a 60mm macro, allows you to stand somewhat back from your subject, for example "spookables" such as birds and insects.The 90 also has lot's of non-macro uses, especially creative portraits and subject-oriented landscapes such as a lone tree...

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

I purchased this product from a retailer. This lens has a amazing possibilities. Great portrait lens, Produce excellent results, In fact razor sharp images. Compared to Canon macro lens this is damn cheap too. This is the latest version of Tamron macro 90mm VC, A must have for Canon macro aspirants.

The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD is an excellent update of Tamron's very popular 90mm lens, with the new optical construction offering great image quality and lovely smooth bokeh, and the built-in image stabilisation increasing its versatility to include hand-held as well as...

The Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD macro is undoubtedly a highly impressive lens and it has a easy game on an APS-C DSLR. Obviously it has been improved in a number of aspects over its predecessor. In terms of resolution, it is about as good as gets.

Tamron's venerable 90mm macro has long been a favorite third-party lens for many SLR owners. The SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD ($649) adds image stabilization (though Tamron calls it Vibration Compensation) and updates the aesthetic to match its recent SP lens offerings.

Extremely sharp; No distortion; 1:1 macro magnification; Optically stabilized; Available for multiple camera systems

Dim corners at wide apertures

Tamron's 90mm macro lenses have been held in high regard by photographers for many years and the company has updated them regularly, the most recent in September 2012. While the new lens has been designed primarily for 'full frame' DSLRs, as a 'Di' lens it is also usable on cameras with APS-C sized...

Tamron's venerable 90mm macro has long been a favorite third-party lens for many SLR owners. The SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD ($649) adds image stabilization (though Tamron calls it Vibration Compensation) and updates the aesthetic to match its recent SP lens offerings. It's an incredible performer, less expensive than alternatives like the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM ($849.99). That makes it an Editors' Choice winner. DesignFinished in black, with a silver ring at its base, The SP 90mm measures 4.6 by 3.1 inches (HD), weighs 1.3 pounds, and supports 62mm front filters. The barrel is metal, with a large manual focus ring that's covered in a knurled rubber texture. A top window shows the current focal distance in feet, meters, and shows the corresponding magnification. Tamron is offering the lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras—the Sony version omits optical stabilization, as that feature is built into Alpha SLRs...

The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD is a fast-focusing, impeccably sharp macro lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony SLRs.

Extremely sharp; No distortion; 1:1 macro magnification; Optically stabilized; Available for multiple camera systems

Dim corners at wide apertures

Another one of our most popular Tamron lenses. Customers I have spoken to are often impressed with the build of the lens as well as the image quality that it produces. It is a very affordable alternative to some of the brand name lenses (Canon, Nikon) in similar focal lengths, offering 1:1 macro and...

I enjoyed traveling with this lens domestically U.S. .Great sharp images on D810, not too heavy. Currently using this to photograph stuff that my friend sells on their website. Using high f-stops, great results!