Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C)
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- Опубликовано: 20 мар 2020
- This is a macro lens with a phenomenal reputation - let's really put it through its paces.
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It's worth noting for anyone who didn't already know that the massive focus breathing is just what most macro lenses do. It's _part_ of how they get their magnification.
A fixed focal length lens will breathe when focusing. Not breathing required the focal length to change in a specific relationship to focus distance.
@@pizzablender and where is that
That breathing is definitely worse than other macro lenses though
@@fattestallenalive7148 Also true.
This is the best lens review channel on RUclips. Clear, concise, uniform. This is where I come for any lens breakdowns.
I've owned this lens for a year now and know exactly how amazing it is but i'm still watching this.
Elias Modin I think this applies to all of us who already have lenses he reviews LOL
I sold mine a year ago, and am still watching this!
@@godsinbox why would anyone sell this lens? After I had it for half a year I’d re-buy it for 3x the price if I had to lol
yeah, I do that too, I buy stuff and then I watch reviews of it after buying it. What's wrong with us...
@@gianpa Not sure, might be that we are worried we spent to much money and are looking for confirmation or assurances that we didn't.
Perfect for shooting small objects while staying indoors when social distancing.
Finally a normal test of this macro lens. :D
I love your videos. You did a great job every time.
Thank you again ;)
The wicked sharpness of this lens often makes my gf angry for showing all her blemishes 😂
denisj13 agreed. It’s a stunning optic, but can be harsh for portrait use. I love this lens
That’s what Lightroom skin softening is for. I never show people their raw pics. Ha! 😂
Try vaseline on a filter. It works wonder
I got this lens at launch (before there was any primes over 55mm) and your review confirms what I'd thought for a long time. Thanks Chris - stay safe and it's a good time for inside reviews right now :D
I've owned this lens for 3 years and it always has a place in my camera bag. Nothing else to say, except brilliant :D
I was just thinking about buying this lens. Thank you for your great review as usual!
I bought this lens 2 years ago with my 7R2 and I just can't describe how great it is... This video helps a lot 👍 glad it finally came in your hands...
I recommend your videos to friends who aren't even interested in photography for relaxation therapy.
*YES!!!!!!* I love your videos, and I'm very interested in this particular lens
for the first time i noticed your test chart has some missprint, i think this lens is THE sharpest you ever tested
Sony 90mm + A7Rii is my exact macro rig - very happy with it. Great review Chris
looks like a beauty. Thanks for the review
I got this lens a few months ago and I absolutely love it. Yes, it's expensive, but it's totally worth it. Great review!
i got this lens and if you love extreme sharpness then also check out the Tamron 28-75 2.8 if you're ever in the market for an amazingly sharp lens that's lower than 90mm.
@@helbrassen4576 yeah, I own the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 as well and it's amazing. Very happy with it :)
@@thedaniell91 nice
@@helbrassen4576 but no macro?
Just hearing Chris say "gaasket" makes my day.
Great review!
This is a great review!
This lens is been in my wishlist for a little while just waiting for the time when I get more into weddings.
Best Lens from Sony so far! And the 24mm GM too 🙌🏾
This is the sharpest lens I have ever owned. Simply astonishing!
I bought this lense ans its really great. Thanks for the review.
This is the lens I was planning on getting for my a7iii but after your review, my decision has been finalized. Thank you so much for always bringing us the best
Same here mate
Nagesh SM Great lens
My ‘go to’ channel for lens reviews...thank you!
Just picked up a used A7rii. I’m surprised you are still using the mkii. Any thoughts of upgrading yet?..
I own this lens and I absolutely love it. I am not surprised how well it performed for you. I shoot all my group shots at weddings with the 90mm because it’s so sharp across the frame and provides some background separation as well.
That's some serious dedication to shoot group shots with 90mm lens. I won't be able to pull it off at all. Great job!
Léo REN haha the sharpness is what makes it all worth it
Hi Christopher. Another great review thank you. I’m thinking of buying this lens to work with my new A6400 but have seem very little comments about its use on an APS-C sensor camera. I noticed that you very briefly mentioned trying it on one but I wondered what your overall impression was regarding using this lens for macro and portrait on an APS-C camera. Much appreciate any insight. Thank you.
thank you Chris - a very complete / great review --- what your thoughts on using as portrait lens and then softening picture in post processing ? many thanks
always find - softening is easier than sharpening in post processing
I was literally using this lens for the first time today on my Sony A7RIV, and I was delighted with its performance. I've never used a better macro lens - truly outstanding.
I am finding the same with my A7RIV. Lens is simply stunning and 90mm is so versatile
The figurative use of a lens is is fun on any day.
@@marksummers5504 I tend to find that metaphorical lenses are less fun than real ones. For example, I just read an academic paper about "human rights law through the lens of critical theory". Trust me, it wasn't a whole lot of fun! ;)
Im ready for the 7 sharpest Macro lens ever video ;)
Macro lens is very interesting! I also have one. I enjoy shooting every day ♬ Thank you for the video! With love from Japan :)
I own this lens some 4 years, it is the best and most expensive of all my Sony lenses. I do see the difference in image quality when comparing to my other lenses. This lens encourages one to purchase quality, expensive lenses.
Best macro lens ever made. Really. Nothing on the market compares to this one in this focal range. Being a passionate macro shooter I had to buy a Sony body just for this one.
In came the sigma 105mm dg dn
Hi Chris! Great content as usual! I’m wondering if you could offer up your opinion on the 90mm vs Fuji 80mm 2.8 macro. I’ve been using the 90mm for the past 3 years but I just dipped my toes into the Fuji water with the XT4 and I’m strongly considering selling my Sony 90mm and getting the Fuji 80mm. Thoughts?
Hi chris, which one is better, this 90mm sony g macro lens or 70mm sigma art macro lens?
And as always a great review!
thank you.
Be very interested to see you review the Fuji 80mm f/2.8 Macro lens :)
It's a fantastic lens, alright. My only minor complaint is it feels a bit heavy and when I first got it, it had audible focus motor noise but that seems to have damped down over time. I have used this lens for street photography with amazingly sharp results.
hi. like always very nice review. but can you explain me why the same lens is a little bit sharper on ff than apsc?
Bought mine around USD 640 new in Malaysia, couldn't wait for your review 😅
May I know where u buy this lens? I am Malaysian too✌️✌️
You’ve reviewed both this and the laowa 65mm. Because of the focusing distance, would you recommend the 90mm for insect photography despite the 2:1 capability of the laowa?
Very good lens. Do wish I could use the teleconverters on it though. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I can use the lens on my IR converted A7Rii without a consistent hot spot.
I'm sorry,I just bought this lens and I'm still newbie ,is that the "lens hood index" the MF and AF removable? mine was like that so I think is this broken???? 😭
Is this the best Sony lens to use for photographing oil paintings? Or would you recommend a different prime lens for that purpose? Thanks
Is it possible for you to test the new Sony 20mm f/1.8 G lens. I would appreciate that very much because im considering to buy it.
My favorite lens 😊
How's the manual focus ring? Do you reckon it'd work well with a follow focus?
Amazing video! I just bought this 90mm macro f2.8, but the lens makes a slight noise when I try to use autofocus in video and then when I switch to manual focus, the noise appears only a few seconds after using the focus ring. I'ts normal? My lens is brand new, I just opened the box.
Good review!🙂👍 I waited a long time for you to review this lens. One of my personal favorite macro lenses so far. When you found that diffraction set in at F/11 while in macro mode. Was that when it was mounted on FF or APS-C?
It's for Fullframe
@@24Seb07 Hi, good evening. I'm aware that it is a full frame lens. I was curious if he was using his full frame camera for that particular test. Since he was switching between bodies for the prior test. He never stated what he was using for his macro sharpness test. I have the lens myself I just need to buy one of those charts to test my copy out. I know that F/4 is the sweet spot on APS-C. I never noticed softness at F/11.
Hwy doe this lens have gaffing tape on it? is it covering up words of the owner or the word DEMO or something?
Still anxiously awaiting that Yongnuo! 😊
I would love to see a reshoot of this chart with the sigma 70mm on the 42mp camera
That focus mechanism is interesting
wow amazing .
I'd love to see you review the Fuji 80mm and compare it to this
I own this lens, this is the sharpest lens in the world according to DXO mark. In my test it outperformed Sigma 135 , Samyang 135 and Sony 135 GM which are considered as sharpest lens around. But I had to use the 61mp A7R4 to see the difference .
AH Monon, very interesting and reassuring comment! I am strongly considering moving from my excellent Fujifilm X-T3 System to the Sony a7Rlll with this 90 f/2.8 Macro. I would have enjoyed seeing a test comparison between this Sony and my super-sharp Fujinon XF80 f/2.8 MAcro, which is the sharpest lens I've personally used in 45 years of photography. Thanks, and be safe!
How do these test work with these round thingies and the bars?
Can it be compared with the ultra sharp Olympus 60mm 2.8 macro m4/3 lens?
Do you experience any ‘movement’ in the lens? Particularly at close focus in manual? A slight clunk… not always there and disappears when OIS is switched off.
Awesome !!! Can you pleeease do the irix 150mm too?
Thank You 🙏
One of the best macro lens on the market
Just wanna say thank you.
Can I use this lense for wedding photography and groups?
Please respond.
I feel robbed every time I don't hear "Howdy Everyone" at the beginning 😭
Thank you Christopher. Appreciate your content. I always like your videos. Could you please mention what is the sweet spot for this lens?
It’s looking like the sweet spot is every spot. Look on dxomark for the exact sweet spot if you’re shooting test charts.
@@gstpierre69 Ok. Thank you for your response. Appreciate it!
How does it compare with Laowa 90mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2x lens
Does Sony 90mm. macro will be better choice that Canon RF100mm macro lens?
What I wonder about macro lenses like this is if they can be also used efficiently as mid-tele lens... (meaning normal/long distance. If not what drawbacks)...
Very much enjoy your reviews, good job. Quick, probably stupid, question but a macro lens on a low megapixels body like my a9, will it be any better than a regular lens on a 7r4 which is then cropped?
You slightly blew my mind with that question, but then again, it's late at night! You're better off with the a7R VI.
please review the new sony 20 f1.8 G lens
wow the sharpness
f16 might have looked less "sharp" but there was certainly more resolution as more of the smallest lines became discernible.
If you are planning on buying... usually some company will have this lens on sale for around $840-860 for a brand new copy... It is almost always available at such a price if you search around.
How does it compare to the Sigma 70mm? I just watched your review and there it seems to do better in IQ than this lens here.
Excellent review of this awesome lens, Christopher! As a landscape and product STILLS X-T3 shooter (no video), I have been debating on selling my Fuji kit (reluctantly), and moving into FF, specifically the Sony a7Rlll (or the Nikon Z7). Since I shoot 99% tripod-mounted, neither IBIS nor video interests me. So, my question is, for large print output (around 24"x 36" prints), how much of an improvement in terms of image sharpness, detail rendition, dynamic range, base ISO performance, etc., would I see over the already excellent X-T3? Thanks again, sir!
If you're shooting in that way, I don't think you'll see a huge difference really
That focus breathing makes this lens a 90- 180 lens
I waited for a long time....i purchased this monster abour 3 months ago...very much satisfied though
Fully agree with you. Expensive but excellent lens. This lens is the only Sony lens I own. (others: Samyang and Tamron)
i love this lens personally but ultimately i ended up giving it up for the sigma 70mm macro ART i can’t tell the difference in comparison i love it more but if you have the extra money the sony 90mm is great
I currently have the sony 85mm f/1.8, but I do lots of plant/flower photos with it. Would this be substantially better than the 85mm macro-esque shots I take? Or should I consider another mm macro?
kimir the 85 1.8 although excellent doesn’t have good magnification. A 1;1 MACRO will get you much much closer to your subject and fill the frame
Hi christopher, why dont you review MFT lenses? it would be great
Thanks Chris for another fine review. That lens looks great. I have my Canon 100 mm 2.8L Macro IS adapted via a MC-11 onto a A7R3 and it works well - do you think there is much noticeable difference in IQ?
Mark Lawson
Chris provides a (slightly older) review of the Canon. It might be a bit softer, but I am confident that you won't notice it outside a pixel-peeping lab environment.
I have the Canon myself and absolutely love it! It outperforms the Sony in many other ways: much, much better IS, controlled focus breathing, full-time manual focus.
@@MacPhantom thanks for your comments.
Tq so much
I am strong believer of sharpness of lenses. Can you please review Sony 16-35 mm F 2.8 and Sony 24 mm F1.4 ? I appreciate it .
Chris: Liberation of Falkland Islands
Me: watches an oversimplified video about these liberated islands.
Also me: Oooooooohhhhhhhh 😮
Great review as always! Can you do a review about the Sony 200-600 f5.6? Would love to hear your opinion on it.
is that lens still relevant in 2023 or there new ones that beat this ?
how about dental photography is it good?
That Falkland Islands coin...
Cheers from BsAs, Argentina.
"The liberation of Falkland Islands" to be more precise ;-)))) His humour is quite british
No es la primera vez q la usa para mostrar una macro jaja, en otro video uno se piro y... Digamos q no fue de lo mas productivo ese intercambio jajaja
Dear Christopher, thank you for your reviews, great job. I think Voigtlander 110mm f2.5 and 65mm f2 are sharper and do not have variation problem.
@Foto4Max If you do not believe this, you can check lensrentals, lenstip, dustinabbott, phillipreeve and...
@@i.man.n They all say the Sony 90mm macro is the sharpest lens ever made or something to that effect...
You need to review this against RF 100mm
As always, great video! This lens smells of Bokina (Google it) everywhere, even the clutch style manual focus. For macro I prefer vintage lenses: you probably won't be using autofocus anyway, and you can get them really cheap. I've got a Vivitar 55mm f2.8 with 1:1 reproduction for peanuts. Ok, the Sony particularly has stabilization, you won't get that in old glass. Thanks for making the quarantine more enjoyable.
P.D.: I'm amazed that the video relates to me in a kind of indirect way: I've always seen the coins for the same war, but from the other side of the ocean :-).
@Foto4Max you hate it? Really? I understand that sharpness wise is also really good, obviously not on par with modern prime lenses, but not horrible. It has some excessive purple fringing, but correctable. I don't own one, so I'm just remembering what I have read about it. I own some other old macro lenses and generally are good performers (apparently the macro lenses formulas haven't changed that much since the 70's).
Using vintage lenses is a DREAM on m4/3 cameras, specially on any Olympus one: the best IBIS available in the market, more depth of field at maximum apertures that gives you superb image quality... I can't think of a better system for macro photography.
This lens also does nice portraits and other general use. The AF and IS really help there.
@@pizzablender yes, but that's not its specialty. The thing is: you are paying extra for the macro capability. Portraiture comes as plus. If you are looking for portraiture only, you can save a lot of money buying alternatives.
longer glass like 90mm and up costs more than the 55mm you found. Even old glass macro lenses tend to be up there around $500-many thousands. Newer lenses usually have way better resolution which is a must if you are shooting with a high resolution sensor like an APS-C. Chromatic aberrations also tend to be way worse on older lenses.
Nice lens for Portrait.
For dermatology ))
I have the Sony 90mm plus the Laowa 65mm Macro lenses - The Sony is producing the better images, M or Auto - But the Laowa is so light and handy, albeit just manual focus.
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How does sharpness compares to the new Sigma 40mm ART ?
carl porter it beats the art 40mm for sure. The 35 1.2 is closer in my opinion
The Sony 90mm zooms in for x2 magnification quality, then loses it, resorting to less zoom - Why is that? Do I need firmware updates, or better instructions from the experts?
Looking forward to nikon z videos!
Sony has no weather seals .In wet weather there cameras are garbage . I used this lens on my A7S II for a few years shooting at night . I did like my Sony just don't like no weather sealing . I had to switch to Nikon z6 they are weather sealed and news happens rain or shine . Good video my friend .
i realy dont get the focus ring way. Just use DMF, works the same as its a native sony lens....