Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD : Specifications and Opinions

Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

The Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2015 to 2023 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price was 736 €;

47 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Sony A-mount: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Sony A-mount.

Specifications
Focal lenght	45 mm
Angle of view	51.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	10 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.29 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.30x
Features
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	540 g
Dimensions	80 x 92 mm
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Airy

sent on 15 Maggio 2021

Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, stabilization.

Cons: Relatively big

Opinion: An excellent all-rounder, both optically and mechanically. Image quality is outstanding, with even sharpness and good bokeh. A good night performer too: no flare, moderate coma. Stabilization works well, down to 1/8s handheld, or 1/4s with a bit of luck (hold firmly, take several shots and keep the best one). Close-focus is very useful. Moderate distortion.AF is slow but very precise. Cherry on the cake, manual focus is decent (unlike many other AF lenses).

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Andrea874849

sent on 15 Marzo 2026

Pros: Weight, build quality, blurry

Cons: Soft to TA

Opinion: The recent release of the Canon RF 45mm 1.2 made me discover this little gem that went a little quietly and today definitely put aside in favor of the new Canon. Already to the touch you can perceive a good build quality, typical of the Tamron G2. The autofocus is fast (not lightning), more than enough for the use for which it was born, the faithful color rendering and the very pleasant blur A TA is a bit soft but you just need to close a couple of stops to solve. The price of second-hand makes it in my opinion a great choice!

Siraimon

sent on 02 Novembre 2023

Pros: Sharpness, color fidelity, weight

Cons: Poorly engraved images

Opinion: Purchased used as an optics for use in full-length portraiture, I was pleasantly surprised by the sharpness of this lens, which was not overly expensive. The colors of the images are faithfully reproduced. In my opinion, it lacks incisiveness in the details, in short, it is not really a blade, but the sharpness overall is more than good in relation to the price paid. Let's say that on the very first floors I choose something else. Well done construction, slow autofocus but once engaged, it doesn't make mistakes anymore, unlike the other brand that once you take home the photos, you spend time figuring out why they are out of focus. This is one of the reasons why I chose Tamron. If I really have to find a fault, sometimes small chromatic aberration in strong contrasts, but little stuff. I would say that I would recommend the purchase. Stabilizer in the normal range. Last thing, very light lens.

Massimo Borri

sent on 06 Aprile 2023

Pros: Sharpness , minimum focusing distance , af , is not a 50

Cons: chromatic aberrations

Opinion: I must say that I love this lens. Excellent construction, tropicalized, stabilized, the focal length of 45 mm gives you that minimum width more than the 50 that returns an angle that seems more natural. The sharpness is embarrassing, in portraits even too much. Unfortunately, the chromatic aberrations in backlight and in the presence of strong contrasts (purple fringe) make you turn up your nose on a lens of this level. I bought it a few years ago coupled with the 6DII and today I also use it on the R6 and I must say that it continues to give me great satisfaction. For what is the price in the world of used, if you find it do not let it escape.

Comalv

sent on 02 Aprile 2023

Pros: Yield, stabilization

Cons: price

Opinion: Used from mid-2018 to the end of 2022, it improves the performance across the spectrum of the 50mm f/1.8 G although not by much. The great addition is the stabilization, always effective (also adapted to Z mount) which contrasts with negative sides such as the size (and weight) almost doubled, the cost tripled and a focal length reduction of 5mm that does not affect too much on Bokeh and final result. Performance side is the Nikon 50mm but better, in everything: bokeh, sharpness and microcontrast. If stabilization comes in handy (D800/810/850), for me the price increase to have stabilization justifies the purchase, otherwise there are no stories and it is worth taking the Nikon version. Buying it in 2023 to adapt it to Z mount instead does not really make sense because at the same price you buy the 50mm f / 1.8 S that outclasses both lenses on any aspect.

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