VC noisy on Tamron 90mm macro F017

[mlammi]

I'm new to DPREVIEW. I just purchased a Tamron 90mm macro for use on a Nikon D750. With the VC engaged it seems very noisy to me. My first thought was something was wrong and to return it. Images I have taken so far look good. Is this VC noise typical of this lens? Hoping someone has experience with this lens . Thanks.

 

[Aoi Usagi]

I'm new to DPREVIEW. I just purchased a Tamron 90mm macro for use on a Nikon D750. With the VC engaged it seems very noisy to me. My first thought was something was wrong and to return it. Images I have taken so far look good. Is this VC noise typical of this lens? Hoping someone has experience with this lens . Thanks.

Since it's very difficult to judge a lens' audible noise by forum text alone, I would suggest watching some reviews of the said lens on Youtube, etc, and see if their lenses have a similar level of noise.

I don't own the 90mm but I do own a couple Tamron VC lenses and there is a slight swirl noise when active. Its not quiet, but its not noisy enough to worry about.

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Formally Evogt500

 

[Mystery member]

I'm new to DPREVIEW. I just purchased a Tamron 90mm macro for use on a Nikon D750. With the VC engaged it seems very noisy to me. My first thought was something was wrong and to return it. Images I have taken so far look good. Is this VC noise typical of this lens? Hoping someone has experience with this lens . Thanks.

My Tamron 70-300mm VC makes a fair bit of noise, but it's worked well for 6 years or so.

Macro lenses are more often used with a tripod, and in that case you might want to turnoff the VC.

 

[kociasek]

Hi, I've just bought this lens and I had the same concerns regarding VC noise. However, it seems to be normal on this model, some reviewers comment on it as well:

Review: Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di VC USD (Canon EF)

The Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di VC USD is affordable, practical, and offers beautiful image quality that you can't really complain about.

www.thephoblographer.com

REVIEW of the Tamron 90mm Macro Lens

If you're interested in macro photography and want options other than the name brand lenses - you may want to try the new Tamron 90mm macro f/2.8 lens.

digital-photography-school.com

By contrast, other users consider the noise level quite low:

https://www.photo.net/learn/macro-lens-review-tamron-sp-90mm-f-2-8-di-vc-usd-1-1/

Personally, I'm OK with the noise as long as the VC system proves robust and durable.