Picked up the Zeiss 55 1.8 a couple of years ago in this is easily my favourite lens to use. Have been thinking about the this 90mm macro for a while, loved your video.
Quickie tip: Diffraction doesn't usually start to kick in until ~f/16-ish, *however* , if you reduce the focusing distance then diffraction starts to get worse much sooner - it can start to mess with image sharpness as soon as f/11. This doesn't mean you can't shoot at those tighter apertures, but if you're looking to squeeze as much sharpness as you can out of the shot and the focusing distance is very close then it's something to remember. About ~f/8 would be as tight as I would want to push very close macro shots if sharpness is a concern. Chasing a bug around a flower? No problems - go for it - f/11 will be fine. Getting super fine detailed shots of a piece of jewelry or something like that? Stick to f/8.
it is a brilliant lens and the best macro money can buy. It is however NOT standard lens. You need to learn how to use it. Shooting macro, manual focusing it the best option sometimes (with all macro lenses)
This is the best macro lens that I have ever owned! I sent your video to the Atomos guys in New York. They were impressed with how you solved the sync issues. I have used your method with great success. There is a new sync time code generator box coming out with Atomos. It will calibrate the Atomos via the HDMI to the Sony with a 3.5mm cable. It will automatically sync other sync boxes or you can buy a smaller sync box to hook up to other devices including your cell phone or Go Pro. Great videos!
thank you and thank you! I just got a Nikon Z6 to go with my Ninja V and the delay on screen is insane. I rise my hand up and it's not happening on the screen yet! I will try to get sync time code generator to test it on video. Thank you very much for kind words and for watching my videos!
Wow, thank you! This was exactly what I needed to see before I buy that lens. You just underlined every thought I had about it :D I love your content btw, keep it up!
This was a very helpful review. In fact is was among the most helpful that I have seen for this lens. Thank you for sharing your experience with this lens.
This maybe the best product review I have seen on RUclips. Plenty of good example images and info, frank and useful opinions that were informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for this review. Keep up,the great work. I’m off to get this lens it sounds perfect for me.
Thank you for doing these awesome reviews, I've actually found a couple of lenses because of your recommendations. Btw, I absolutely love the lighting you use with the red and greenish (?) tint like at 1:08, it really makes it pop and look super techy
Thanks Dan!! I use Boltzen Came-TV RGB tube lights for those shots (and all other colour lighting in my videos) I have reviewed them few weeks ago ruclips.net/video/9igzwdJK2fA/видео.html
I don't know about "best" but it is certainly the most SOLID prime in Sony's lineup. Unlike newer G and GM offerings this one is ALL METAL. Also, the push pull snap focal ring is the very definition of solid. I really like the Diamond knurled texturing on it too, way better than the horizontally stripped rubber on the rest of the lineup. Part of me wish that the rest of the G and GMs can be of this all metal construction with its satin finish and finely checkered focus ring... yeah, yeah, it will make everything heavier than they have to be but that feel is to die for. It doesn't have an aperture ring though so you'll need to use the shutter wheels on the body. -- You can pick one up used for $500 give or take. If you have the money, it's one of the most satisfying buys in the realm of FE lens irrespective of price or brand.
Great review, love your style. This lens has been on my wish list for years and…still is. It’s quite a lot of money for something I don’t know I need 😅
You made this lens look so good, Pav that I wanted to go and caress my own copy! It has a very unique build and stands apart from all the other Sony lenses. It is a toss up between the 90mm and the 24mmGM which one I love handling the most. I got my 90 macro a few months after it was released and went through a bitter snowstorm across town to buy it as it was the only copy left in the city due to being in such high demand. It was my first full frame lens, bought before I had switched over from my a6500. At the time, it was also the most money that I had ever spent on a lens, ha,ha!
I have a collection of macro lenses & this is one of my favorites as it so versatile - can be used for all kinds of close ups - design+detail work to landscape etc. I used to use it on the a7r2 & nowthe r4 on which the AF has improved & even stabilization has improved so I do a certain amount of handheld work. One of my favorite lenses!
I love this lens, too! In combination with A7RIII it provides excellent quality and sharpnes, on the A6500 I can use this lens for small and shy insects or others. Sony, i thank you for this lens 👍
I love this lens. One of the sharpest and nicest macros out there hands down. But I still hope Sony will give us some longer macro focal lengths like 150 or 180 mm for those times where you really need that bigger distance.
You can try raynox 250 dcr first I suppose. It will fit all lens and make all non macro lens focus very close and can also increase the magnification to 2:1.
Best lens I've ever owned, the 85 is lovely but in no way near how good the optics are in comparison to the 90, Thanks to YOU in helping me making that decision!
I’m trying to decide between these two lenses. I’ve seen your Sigma 105 2.8 reviews and the comparison between these two lenses more than once. It does not get easier😄.
I researched this lens for 2 months before picking it up...Absolutely love it and can tell already it is my favorite lens and I own three Gmasters lenses...Was originally meant for my A9 and A7III but find myself using it more on my 6400. Hands down best lens to buy for your Sony Emount...
I just purchased this lenses and I have to agree this lens is awesome I am beautiful bouquet it puts on I said the worlds sharpest lens and I believe it love it and it’s my most favorite
First time to your channel! Great content! I’ve been using this lens for the past few years (A7RIV) and I dipped my toes into the Fuji water with the XT4. I’m wondering if you could offer your opinion on the Sony 90mm 2.8 vs the Fuji 80mm 2.8 macro. Thoughts?
Robert, the Fuji XT4 is a 26 mp APS-C camera, whereas the A7RIV is a 61mp Full frame camera, and the Sony lend I stated by DXO mark as one of the best in the world and will stand up to 61mp, so the Sony wins in terms of image quality (especially blown up ) & tripod mounted. However the Fuji in terms of camera stabilization may be better than the Sony & the lens has fast auto focusing. Perhaps for hand held the Fuji will give you more "keepers" than hand held Sony, but the keepers from Sony will have better IQ. In addition the Sony can be cropped much more. If your only intent is to post online, I doubt the difference will be noticeable to the naked eye by most viewers.
I have it, bought in November 2018 as one of my first 2 lenses when I switched to Sony (the other one was the Batis 40/2.0). I love it too, only issue with it is when using it to shoot people the eye AF often misses the eyes. Not by much, but it's noticeable. When instead you manage the nail the focus, the sharpness is unbelievable. But yeah if you need to melt away a busy background 2.8 might not be enough. I found that just by being a bit more careful on the background choice it can work very well indeed for portraits.
that;'s the trade off between super blurred background or perfect sharpness on eyes. I shoot people a lot with 50mm f1.4 and 80% of time I have it at f4 - safe
I love this lens. I'm looking for a lens for products photography and the product sizes range from 50mm*50mm to 600mm*600mm, Can you please advise whether this lens is suitable for this? if not, can you please recommend a good lens?
Build quality is top and pictures are tacksharp. the only downside of this lens is the rather noisy autofocus if you do films. also a really nice feature is the af/mf "switch". also this is i believe the only focus by wire lens for sony which is linear and not acceleration based (meaning no matter how fast or slow you manually focus, it will always focus to the same distance relative to the position of the focus ring)
For me the bokeh in other than macro use is not great - too busy for my taste. But then again this is a macro lens and for that it's great. Still for me its picture quality is not quit as good as Laowa lenses but the build quality/reliability is better.
Most dedicated macro lenses are very good (I have the Laowa 100mm macro and Sigma 105mm, currently).. Having used both the Sony and the Sigma I personally think the Sigma 105mm has the edge over this (barely) for FE if you don't need the built in image stabilisation... But both are extremely good lenses..
@@PavSZ The Laowa is 2:1 which is nice, but obviously manual only so not good for focus stacking but for single shot macro it's a lovely lens to use and the IQ is superb too.. It's a true APO design so you won't see any bokeh CA..
I have the Laowa 65mm macro (Manual) lens - It may be 2:1, but the Sony 90mm f2.8 images are far superior, albeit it does cost twice as much. The Laowa, however, is tiny and easy to carry about when hiking.
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.
I saw your 50mm macro review. In your opinion, which one is better (only from macro perspectives)? Secondly, what is the minimum distance between the object and the lens from your test? You mentioned in the 50mm review, that it is 5cm.
90mm is a better lens overall - best to google minimum focusing distance for these lenses. I can only tell you that it is very close to the end of the lens
Sony says that the minimum distance is 28cm and is just a general reference. Some experts (you included) might have tested and found the "best" minimum distance to work with.
hey Pav, i'm making infrared photography with my fullspectrum camera and i'd like to know if this 90mm got some hotspot in this case ? thanks a lot ! =)
I would disagree the focus can be very fast, I have actually used the 90mm for runway fashion photography with amazing results. It is also amazing portrait lens as well.
There is no issue with focus when u use it on Sony A7iii or similar bodies, which I use. It struggles in low light on A7. I have used it on both bodies and can tell the difference. Still its the sharpest lens I have used and don't regret buying it.
Would this lens be suitable for street photography?…..looking for something that can handle macro and street as those are my main two interests when shooting. Thanks.
yes, I can't see why not. The only thing to watch for is that the auto focus needs to be in the ball park area for it to work quick. It has got very loooooooong way to travel from macro to infinity and it will sometimes hunt if you change the focal plane from super close to far away often. Check out the other two options for Sony-E as well: Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro: ruclips.net/video/FVnpQa7QsdY/видео.html Sony 50mm f2.8 Macro: ruclips.net/video/FPf_1DBqZxw/видео.html
@@PavSZ thanks. I usually take these food pictures on a cruise ship in their dining so carrying a tripod and setting up one is not possible Do you suggest buying a light to attach to my camera or boost up the ISO to possibly somewhere between 800 to 3200?
@@NLMusique I don't think macro lens is the best for generic food photography all together. Great for going in super close to focus on one part of the dish but may be not the best for shooting full plates etc. It will be ok, just not the most versatile. I've been shooting food professionally for nearly 20 years with 50mm and only recently with 24-105. With that I can get more of the food in the shot and go super close if I need to. In regards to lights - I've been using a lot just a single portable LED video light and placing it on the table, next to the food, pointing it up, then using a big white card held just above to bounce the light back. Pretty much all these were shot like that: instagram.com/joannesdinner/
@@PavSZ thanks. Yes, I like to see a full plate of food and not zoom all the way in. I'm using the Sony a6400. Not sure if the 50mm can focus that close The only lens I can focus very close is my Sony Zeiss 24 mm f1. 8. Focal distance is 6.3 inch From what you say as you take food photography for over 20 years, it doesn't look like the macro lens would benefits me at all Maybe if I upgrade from a Sony a6400 to a6600 would benefit me more since the a6600 has IBIS? Any thoughts? Both the a6400 and the Sony Zeiss 24mm are not stabilized
but it is only for APS-C cameras and fully manual. Although I do like manual focusing, sometimes (like portrait work) I prefer to autofocus - a bit quicker
@@PavSZ I watched the video you posted,already,but thanks once again.You have new subscriber😎👍🙂.My personal choice is sigma 105 mm,,since I already have sony 85 1.8,similar focal length to sony 90 mm macro.What will be your personal choice,if you don't have and want to buy macro lens now?
Hola yo estaba tomando fotos a mi anillo un set de joyería pero me sale enfocado solamente una parte del anillo me podrías ayudar como puedo hacer que salga enfocado todo el anillo porque por ejemplo tengo un anillo que tiene una perla en el centro y este objetivo de 90 mm me enfoca solamente la perla necesito ayuda 🙏
Tienes que subir la característica de enfoque. Por ejemplo este lente llega a F2.8 (ósea que el fondo del anillo va a ser borroso) si pones a tu cámara a un enfoque de f 8.0 o más va a enfocar todo el anillo. Que tipo de camara tienes?
yes but it would be pretty much any zoom too. This is a macro lens with which you can get super close to your subject with and getting this close you certainly would not see a model anymore
I did say in my video that it is a very versatile lens few times and there is several samples focusing to infinity. It is just a normal 90mm prime lens until you go close with it
@@preformingmonkey I never bough a macro lens before because I couldn't justify the price (whatever the price the lens would be) for occasional close-up use .... I don't know how it works with other macro lenses but this does 'normal' and macro - win win
Most modern macro lenses can focus to infinity check before you buy, however if you are using a bellows or extension tubes, on any lens, you take away the ability to focus to infinity.
preformingmonkey - you may need a larger aperture for lowlight situations hand held or additional bokeh when your main subject is not really close. However, if you use your lenses stopped down all of the time, then macro for everything works (but at some focal lengths they can be expensive).
@@PavSZ I use all three platforms, fuji lenses are usually smaller and lighter. But have compromises.. Was hoping maybe you had some knowledge on both lenses.
@@PavSZ Sorry, I did not see your answer befor now. I have done Macro Photography since 1980, so I do now a little about Macro Photography, first you do not need autofocus for Macro shooting, i fact it is much easier with manual focusing, second the stabilizer in the Sony 90mm makes it more vulnerable and more complex Lens design, so a manual only focus Macro Lens will always be the best choice for me. As far as I know at 1:1 the stabilizer system in the Sony 90mm only gives half a stop !!! So that system are a waste ! If you are lucky you get a good Lens sample, if you are unlucky you may get a bad sample of the Lens which many have tried ! I will not recommend this Lens for serious Photographers for Macro shooting.
Why the silly title. It does not have to be the best prime ever nor that makes it hype. It is a fantastic lens and that is fine. I hate dumb youtube titles
Sorry you don't like it. I don't like it either but as Dan M said we all have to do it. I spend 3-4 days on average to produce a video like this. It takes a lot of time, effort and stress. If I just called it Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro , chances are that significantly smaller amount of people would click on it as there is A LOT of videos about 90mm lens out there already and less people click on it and engage with it, less RUclips recommends it to others and less it is visible in the search results. I need to do this to help grow this channel. It is truly soul destroying when I put heart and soul into making content and then nothing happens. Thanks for watching anyway and once again sorry. Pav
This lens has become my favourite lens of all time very quickly. Have you got one lens you just LOVE? What is it and why is it so special to you?
Picked up the Zeiss 55 1.8 a couple of years ago in this is easily my favourite lens to use. Have been thinking about the this 90mm macro for a while, loved your video.
@@ClassicPolly thanks!
Dude, way ahead of you - I bought this lens in 2016 and it's been my favorite ever since :)
Quickie tip: Diffraction doesn't usually start to kick in until ~f/16-ish, *however* , if you reduce the focusing distance then diffraction starts to get worse much sooner - it can start to mess with image sharpness as soon as f/11. This doesn't mean you can't shoot at those tighter apertures, but if you're looking to squeeze as much sharpness as you can out of the shot and the focusing distance is very close then it's something to remember. About ~f/8 would be as tight as I would want to push very close macro shots if sharpness is a concern. Chasing a bug around a flower? No problems - go for it - f/11 will be fine. Getting super fine detailed shots of a piece of jewelry or something like that? Stick to f/8.
thanks for this info!!
Thanks for the tip!
Bought this last week as my first lens, I struggled with focusing on objects but I can highly see the potential of this brilliant lens!
it is a brilliant lens and the best macro money can buy.
It is however NOT standard lens. You need to learn how to use it. Shooting macro, manual focusing it the best option sometimes (with all macro lenses)
This is the best macro lens that I have ever owned!
I sent your video to the Atomos guys in New York. They were impressed with how you solved the sync issues.
I have used your method with great success.
There is a new sync time code generator box coming out with Atomos. It will calibrate the Atomos via the HDMI to the Sony with a 3.5mm cable.
It will automatically sync other sync boxes or you can buy a smaller sync box to hook up to other devices including your cell phone or Go Pro.
Great videos!
thank you and thank you! I just got a Nikon Z6 to go with my Ninja V and the delay on screen is insane. I rise my hand up and it's not happening on the screen yet!
I will try to get sync time code generator to test it on video. Thank you very much for kind words and for watching my videos!
Wow, thank you!
This was exactly what I needed to see before I buy that lens. You just underlined every thought I had about it :D
I love your content btw, keep it up!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks you!
Amazing video, very informative. Great shots by the way.
Much appreciated! Thank you very much!
This was a very helpful review. In fact is was among the most helpful that I have seen for this lens. Thank you for sharing your experience with this lens.
Thanks!!
I have made another video about it too: ruclips.net/video/37Wmp22Nmxk/видео.html
I bought this lens a few days ago and I just fall in love with it after the first shot!!!
good choice
Thanks for an awesome review! Hooking up as a new follower and hope you’ll get many more 👊🏼
Awesome thank you!
Beautiful lens! Thanks 🙏
This maybe the best product review I have seen on RUclips. Plenty of good example images and info, frank and useful opinions that were informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for this review. Keep up,the great work. I’m off to get this lens it sounds perfect for me.
Wow, thanks!
Thank you for doing these awesome reviews, I've actually found a couple of lenses because of your recommendations. Btw, I absolutely love the lighting you use with the red and greenish (?) tint like at 1:08, it really makes it pop and look super techy
Thanks Dan!!
I use Boltzen Came-TV RGB tube lights for those shots (and all other colour lighting in my videos) I have reviewed them few weeks ago ruclips.net/video/9igzwdJK2fA/видео.html
I don't know about "best" but it is certainly the most SOLID prime in Sony's lineup. Unlike newer G and GM offerings this one is ALL METAL. Also, the push pull snap focal ring is the very definition of solid. I really like the Diamond knurled texturing on it too, way better than the horizontally stripped rubber on the rest of the lineup. Part of me wish that the rest of the G and GMs can be of this all metal construction with its satin finish and finely checkered focus ring... yeah, yeah, it will make everything heavier than they have to be but that feel is to die for. It doesn't have an aperture ring though so you'll need to use the shutter wheels on the body.
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You can pick one up used for $500 give or take. If you have the money, it's one of the most satisfying buys in the realm of FE lens irrespective of price or brand.
Good review. Looks like an exciting lens.
Nice review mate.
Cool Video, really like it! :)
Thanks for the review, I am really considering buying this lens.
Glad it was helpful! It is still a great macro lens
Great video! One of my favorite lens too (along with the sigma 24-70)
Greetings from chile!
mine too! I have reviewed Sigma 24-70 not long ago. Thanks for watching!
Great review, love your style. This lens has been on my wish list for years and…still is. It’s quite a lot of money for something I don’t know I need 😅
Thank you so much!
Check out the other Sony macro nobody talks about: 50mm f2.8 - it's cheaper ruclips.net/video/FPf_1DBqZxw/видео.html
You made this lens look so good, Pav that I wanted to go and caress my own copy! It has a very unique build and stands apart from all the other Sony lenses. It is a toss up between the 90mm and the 24mmGM which one I love handling the most. I got my 90 macro a few months after it was released and went through a bitter snowstorm across town to buy it as it was the only copy left in the city due to being in such high demand. It was my first full frame lens, bought before I had switched over from my a6500. At the time, it was also the most money that I had ever spent on a lens, ha,ha!
This is what we do to get that lens or a camera we WANT!!! I'd go through deep swamp to get this one ... luckily I didn't have to! lol
Great points! Subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
I have a collection of macro lenses & this is one of my favorites as it so versatile - can be used for all kinds of close ups - design+detail work to landscape etc. I used to use it on the a7r2 & nowthe r4 on which the AF has improved & even stabilization has improved so I do a certain amount of handheld work. One of my favorite lenses!
I have fallen in LOVE with it! Can't wait to shoot more with it soon
@@PavSZ Enjoy!!!
Thank you for the review !
Thank you for watching!
I love this lens, too! In combination with A7RIII it provides excellent quality and sharpnes, on the A6500 I can use this lens for small and shy insects or others. Sony, i thank you for this lens 👍
Don’t forget the APS-C mode you can switch to on your RIII to gain the same crop as your 6500!
This is a great review!
thank you!
I like your style as well as your content content.👍
Glad to hear it! Thank you very much!
I love this lens. One of the sharpest and nicest macros out there hands down. But I still hope Sony will give us some longer macro focal lengths like 150 or 180 mm for those times where you really need that bigger distance.
Totally agree but I just got my hands on the 50mm f2.8 macro which I am reviewing next and it is as good as this!
You can try raynox 250 dcr first I suppose. It will fit all lens and make all non macro lens focus very close and can also increase the magnification to 2:1.
7:39 I'm gonna talk aboult the build :)
thanks for the review...
thank you for watching!
BRO! I loved the ants! I thought I was watching a Bug’s Life! You deserve EVERY single view for this one! Beautiful video my friend 🤘🏻
don't get me all emotional now! lol thanks dude!
I never seen it either
I think my video is definitely better then Bugs Life - less emotional for people suffering from depression right now
@@PavSZ you’re right it’s ten times better than bugs life!
Thanks for vid)
Welcome! Thanks for watching!
This lens helps produce so many good quality shots, I love it!
It does!
I have this lense for my new Sony Fx6 and it is awesome 👏
it is
My daughter was amazed on how clear and beautiful her iris looks
Nice!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
What a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
Nice work!!!
Great... FELICITACIONES DESDE ARGENTINA...
thanks
Great review! The 90 is a great investment.
It really is!
Best lens I've ever owned, the 85 is lovely but in no way near how good the optics are in comparison to the 90, Thanks to YOU in helping me making that decision!
Have you seen my Sigma 105mm macro review and comparison to the 90mm?
I’m trying to decide between these two lenses. I’ve seen your Sigma 105 2.8 reviews and the comparison between these two lenses more than once. It does not get easier😄.
Great review, thank! Quick question, is this lens able to zoom or is it a fixed lens?
thanks for watching! This is a prime lens - no zoom
I researched this lens for 2 months before picking it up...Absolutely love it and can tell already it is my favorite lens and I own three Gmasters lenses...Was originally meant for my A9 and A7III but find myself using it more on my 6400. Hands down best lens to buy for your Sony Emount...
Great to hear! It is one of my favourite too. Have you seen my review of NEW Sigma 105mm and the 90mm vs 105mm comparison?
@@PavSZ I haven't! Could you link me, please!?
@@3rebornxd Sigma 105mm Macro ruclips.net/video/FVnpQa7QsdY/видео.html
@@3rebornxd Sony 90mm vs. Sigma 105mm ruclips.net/video/jQ_52MxPC8E/видео.html
Would you recommend this to someone who does food videography?
Thanks!
Welcome!
I just purchased this lenses and I have to agree this lens is awesome I am beautiful bouquet it puts on I said the worlds sharpest lens and I believe it love it and it’s my most favorite
Good choice!
I was about to buy this lens and the lockdown happened 🙂
Very nice review. Your photography is awesome too.
thank you very much! Doing photos is a bit limited right now. I feel like I am taking the same images every week with a different camera or lens. lol
@@PavSZ
Wish you good health and safety Pav. Soon you will be doing greater business and fun.
I’ve ordered this lens about two weeks ago ( during lockdown in San Jose) and it was delivered 3 days ago.
@@adams.555 I got mine to keep on Monday. I love it
@@PavSZ Hello, I finally got it. 😎✨
thanks very much, which tripod do you use?thanks again
Manfrotto with Manfrotto 502 Fluid video Head
What lens were you using while shooting this video?
This sounds like a great lense for product photography
For small products for sure but closer you get shallower the depth of field is
First time to your channel! Great content! I’ve been using this lens for the past few years (A7RIV) and I dipped my toes into the Fuji water with the XT4. I’m wondering if you could offer your opinion on the Sony 90mm 2.8 vs the Fuji 80mm 2.8 macro. Thoughts?
Robert, the Fuji XT4 is a 26 mp APS-C camera, whereas the A7RIV is a 61mp Full frame camera, and the Sony lend I stated by DXO mark as one of the best in the world and will stand up to 61mp, so the Sony wins in terms of image quality (especially blown up ) & tripod mounted. However the Fuji in terms of camera stabilization may be better than the Sony & the lens has fast auto focusing. Perhaps for hand held the Fuji will give you more "keepers" than hand held Sony, but the keepers from Sony will have better IQ. In addition the Sony can be cropped much more. If your only intent is to post online, I doubt the difference will be noticeable to the naked eye by most viewers.
Awesome! Thank you!
Sorry, I have never used Fuji 80mm macro
I have it, bought in November 2018 as one of my first 2 lenses when I switched to Sony (the other one was the Batis 40/2.0). I love it too, only issue with it is when using it to shoot people the eye AF often misses the eyes. Not by much, but it's noticeable. When instead you manage the nail the focus, the sharpness is unbelievable. But yeah if you need to melt away a busy background 2.8 might not be enough. I found that just by being a bit more careful on the background choice it can work very well indeed for portraits.
that;'s the trade off between super blurred background or perfect sharpness on eyes. I shoot people a lot with 50mm f1.4 and 80% of time I have it at f4 - safe
I love this lens. I'm looking for a lens for products photography and the product sizes range from 50mm*50mm to 600mm*600mm, Can you please advise whether this lens is suitable for this? if not, can you please recommend a good lens?
this would work, if you have space to step back or any other lens from 50mm up in my opinion.
2:12 Those bokeh balls are beautiful!!! Are they are produced by Sigma 50mm f1.4?
I think so, it's been awhile since I've made that video but I'm 98% that it was Sigma 50mm f1.4
Build quality is top and pictures are tacksharp. the only downside of this lens is the rather noisy autofocus if you do films.
also a really nice feature is the af/mf "switch". also this is i believe the only focus by wire lens for sony which is linear and not acceleration based (meaning no matter how fast or slow you manually focus, it will always focus to the same distance relative to the position of the focus ring)
For me the bokeh in other than macro use is not great - too busy for my taste. But then again this is a macro lens and for that it's great. Still for me its picture quality is not quit as good as Laowa lenses but the build quality/reliability is better.
Hello! Can I use this lens with Sony a6400 to get good macro photography?
Yes, absolutely
Most dedicated macro lenses are very good (I have the Laowa 100mm macro and Sigma 105mm, currently).. Having used both the Sony and the Sigma I personally think the Sigma 105mm has the edge over this (barely) for FE if you don't need the built in image stabilisation... But both are extremely good lenses..
I haven't tried Laowa lens yet but I do have both Sony and Sigma lenses. Right now I use Sony just a bit more for that manual focus switch
@@PavSZ The Laowa is 2:1 which is nice, but obviously manual only so not good for focus stacking but for single shot macro it's a lovely lens to use and the IQ is superb too.. It's a true APO design so you won't see any bokeh CA..
I have the Laowa 65mm macro (Manual) lens - It may be 2:1, but the Sony 90mm f2.8 images are far superior, albeit it does cost twice as much. The Laowa, however, is tiny and easy to carry about when hiking.
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.
not personally but it might be in lens stabilisation working
THANKS I LIKED YOUR REVIEW MY 1ST VIDEO TO WATCH ON YOUR CHANEL I AM LLOKING FIR VIDEO MACRO LENS
This lens was issued 6 years ago now. is there any chance that Sony is releasing an update (very) soon ?
maybe but does it need an update?
I saw your 50mm macro review. In your opinion, which one is better (only from macro perspectives)? Secondly, what is the minimum distance between the object and the lens from your test? You mentioned in the 50mm review, that it is 5cm.
90mm is a better lens overall - best to google minimum focusing distance for these lenses.
I can only tell you that it is very close to the end of the lens
Sony says that the minimum distance is 28cm and is just a general reference. Some experts (you included) might have tested and found the "best" minimum distance to work with.
hey Pav, i'm making infrared photography with my fullspectrum camera and i'd like to know if this 90mm got some hotspot in this case ? thanks a lot ! =)
sorry but I have no experience in this filed. I wouldn't be able to tell you
@@PavSZ ok, no problem :)
I would disagree the focus can be very fast, I have actually used the 90mm for runway fashion photography with amazing results. It is also amazing portrait lens as well.
There is no issue with focus when u use it on Sony A7iii or similar bodies, which I use. It struggles in low light on A7. I have used it on both bodies and can tell the difference. Still its the sharpest lens I have used and don't regret buying it.
Would this lens be suitable for street photography?…..looking for something that can handle macro and street as those are my main two interests when shooting. Thanks.
yes, I can't see why not. The only thing to watch for is that the auto focus needs to be in the ball park area for it to work quick. It has got very loooooooong way to travel from macro to infinity and it will sometimes hunt if you change the focal plane from super close to far away often.
Check out the other two options for Sony-E as well:
Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro: ruclips.net/video/FVnpQa7QsdY/видео.html
Sony 50mm f2.8 Macro: ruclips.net/video/FPf_1DBqZxw/видео.html
Great video. I take pictures of food. Can I use this lens handheld without a tripod?
Absolutely! - you will always need more light when going macro anyway
@@PavSZ thanks. I usually take these food pictures on a cruise ship in their dining so carrying a tripod and setting up one is not possible
Do you suggest buying a light to attach to my camera or boost up the ISO to possibly somewhere between 800 to 3200?
@@NLMusique I don't think macro lens is the best for generic food photography all together. Great for going in super close to focus on one part of the dish but may be not the best for shooting full plates etc.
It will be ok, just not the most versatile.
I've been shooting food professionally for nearly 20 years with 50mm and only recently with 24-105. With that I can get more of the food in the shot and go super close if I need to.
In regards to lights - I've been using a lot just a single portable LED video light and placing it on the table, next to the food, pointing it up, then using a big white card held just above to bounce the light back.
Pretty much all these were shot like that:
instagram.com/joannesdinner/
@@PavSZ thanks. Yes, I like to see a full plate of food and not zoom all the way in.
I'm using the Sony a6400. Not sure if the 50mm can focus that close
The only lens I can focus very close is my Sony Zeiss 24 mm f1. 8. Focal distance is 6.3 inch
From what you say as you take food photography for over 20 years, it doesn't look like the macro lens would benefits me at all
Maybe if I upgrade from a Sony a6400 to a6600 would benefit me more since the a6600 has IBIS?
Any thoughts?
Both the a6400 and the Sony Zeiss 24mm are not stabilized
@@PavSZ hey Pav, would you now use your Tamron 28-200 instead of the Sony 24-105 for food photography?
and the Lawoa 65 2x1 Macro?
but it is only for APS-C cameras and fully manual. Although I do like manual focusing, sometimes (like portrait work) I prefer to autofocus - a bit quicker
90 mm sony or Sigma 105 mm 2.8?What do you suggest?.Great video.Thumbs up 👍
Both! ruclips.net/video/jQ_52MxPC8E/видео.html
@@PavSZ I watched the video you posted,already,but thanks once again.You have new subscriber😎👍🙂.My personal choice is sigma 105 mm,,since I already have sony 85 1.8,similar focal length to sony 90 mm macro.What will be your personal choice,if you don't have and want to buy macro lens now?
@@RokPodaro I have both and I use Sony more than Sigma. Sigma's quality is just slightly better overall but Sony is nicer to use
looool.. everytime you say "focus" 👀
thanks
just fuck you, nobody else 🖕🏻
Google says that you still live with your mom
I hope it's at least HD, 4k would be better
VHS might not be the best in low light
Is ti better than Canon RF 100/2.8 Macro?
for Sony cameras it is 100% better
Mine had an incredibly loud noise, like a motor inside rumbling that I could hear away from the camera. Distractingly bad. I sent it back.
bad luck. very unusual
is good for unboxing videos?
possibly
Hola yo estaba tomando fotos a mi anillo un set de joyería pero me sale enfocado solamente una parte del anillo me podrías ayudar como puedo hacer que salga enfocado todo el anillo porque por ejemplo tengo un anillo que tiene una perla en el centro y este objetivo de 90 mm me enfoca solamente la perla necesito ayuda 🙏
I'd reply to your comment but I do not speak Spanish, sorry
Tienes que subir la característica de enfoque.
Por ejemplo este lente llega a F2.8 (ósea que el fondo del anillo va a ser borroso) si pones a tu cámara a un enfoque de f 8.0 o más va a enfocar todo el anillo. Que tipo de camara tienes?
@@llaa8149 tengo el Sony apha 6400
@@llaa8149 será que me ayuda esto? Que tú me dices? Ósea será compatible?
I own this lens, is great! I think your camera is much to close to you, your head is out of frame..
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Is this lens good for jewelry model photography?
yes but it would be pretty much any zoom too. This is a macro lens with which you can get super close to your subject with and getting this close you certainly would not see a model anymore
sometimes i hear a bit of arnold schwarzenegger in there :P
wrong country, wrong accent, sorry to disappoint
what's the maximum distance you can focus ? I have read macro lenses can't focus to infinity?
I did say in my video that it is a very versatile lens few times and there is several samples focusing to infinity. It is just a normal 90mm prime lens until you go close with it
@@PavSZ surely there must be some drawbacks though? Otherwise, why not just buy macro lenses for everything??
@@preformingmonkey I never bough a macro lens before because I couldn't justify the price (whatever the price the lens would be) for occasional close-up use .... I don't know how it works with other macro lenses but this does 'normal' and macro - win win
Most modern macro lenses can focus to infinity check before you buy, however if you are using a bellows or extension tubes, on any lens, you take away the ability to focus to infinity.
preformingmonkey - you may need a larger aperture for lowlight situations hand held or additional bokeh when your main subject is not really close. However, if you use your lenses stopped down all of the time, then macro for everything works (but at some focal lengths they can be expensive).
So this lens or Fuji 80mm macro?
This is a Sony-E mount lens for Sony cameras, how can you compare it to Fuji lens?
@@PavSZ I use all three platforms, fuji lenses are usually smaller and lighter. But have compromises.. Was hoping maybe you had some knowledge on both lenses.
@@Las_cacas Sorry, i never had a chance to use Fuji macro lens before
Thanks you to day I'm GO OT bay
have you seen my newer review of this lens? ruclips.net/video/37Wmp22Nmxk/видео.html
Love this damn fuc yous ring ❤️
thanks
@@PavSZ Love you man! thanks for all the great videos!
HYPE ! But the Sony 135mm 1.8 GM may be the best ever prime !
maybe but can you take a macro photo with 135mm? 😉
@@PavSZ Sorry, I did not see your answer befor now. I have done Macro Photography since 1980, so I do now a little about Macro Photography, first you do not need autofocus for Macro shooting, i fact it is much easier with manual focusing, second the stabilizer in the Sony 90mm makes it more vulnerable and more complex Lens design, so a manual only focus Macro Lens will always be the best choice for me. As far as I know at 1:1 the stabilizer system in the Sony 90mm only gives half a stop !!! So that system are a waste ! If you are lucky you get a good Lens sample, if you are unlucky you may get a bad sample of the Lens which many have tried ! I will not recommend this Lens for serious Photographers for Macro shooting.
the way this guy says "foqus" :)
I don't if you know but "this guy" is the first person to see your comment
Why the silly title. It does not have to be the best prime ever nor that makes it hype. It is a fantastic lens and that is fine. I hate dumb youtube titles
It got you to click. That's the whole point. Have to compete with all the trash out there, at least this guy produces good content
Sorry you don't like it. I don't like it either but as Dan M said we all have to do it. I spend 3-4 days on average to produce a video like this. It takes a lot of time, effort and stress. If I just called it Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro , chances are that significantly smaller amount of people would click on it as there is A LOT of videos about 90mm lens out there already and less people click on it and engage with it, less RUclips recommends it to others and less it is visible in the search results.
I need to do this to help grow this channel.
It is truly soul destroying when I put heart and soul into making content and then nothing happens.
Thanks for watching anyway and once again sorry.
Pav
Did anyone else listen to this in Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice?
wrong country, wrong accent. I have nothing to do with Austria and I can't speak German
youve only had it 2 weeks how can you say this?
say what? I have actually bought it during making that video and still shoot with it
where tf is the headspace in ur vids bruh
I don't know.
I thought that looked good then, not anymore
Finally able to buy one now thanks to dogecoin, looking forward to try it
You'll love it!
Fuckus hold button
are you 9 year old?
@@PavSZ I mean you replied so…
too much swearing
I think you should watch it again
What a baby!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
could i use this in my d850 nikon? with some adapter ring? thanks!
I don't think so