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redlazer

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What can someone tell me about Tamron 90mm SP macro? I know it has AF and MF, and it is a non Di. Would this be a good lens to start off with in macro?
 
ok I like the photos. So this would work on my 7D correct? How much would be a good price for a used one?
 
It will work on your 7D without problems at all, however if you are buying older used version keep an eye on them to make sure they are as recent a release as possible. Whilst I'm not aware of any issues with this lens, remember that Tamron, like many others, reverse designs their lenses to fit canon. This means small changes in teh camera/lens communication method can break down on older 3rd party lenses; sigma will rechip (for free) many of their older lenses, although there is a cutoff period for each lens, beyond which they no longer support them.

Like I said, I'm not aware of any problems at all with the 7D specifically and I've no reason to think otherwise that, in the right hands and the right light, it would be a fantastic choice. Indeed the 90mm is a very popular choice within the budget macro community, offering a good price, construction and also a great image quality for its price (in general almost all the macro prime lenses are on the same shelf with regard to image quality).
 
What can someone tell me...........
The font size and bolded text in your signature is annoying. Apparently, being patriotic is your ambition and I salute you for that. However, I would suggest the religious connotations be held close to the vest. Just a thought.

For macro, I shoot Nikon 105mm, but the 90mm focal length would be a minimum IMO.
 

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