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Sony SEL90M28G - telephoto lens - 90 mm

$1,216.99
Mfg # SEL90M28G CDW # 9190544 | UNSPSC 45121603

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  • Telephoto lens
  • f/2.8 G OSS Macro
  • for Cinema Line; a VLOGCAM; a1; a1 II; a6700; a7 IV; a7 V; a7C; a7C II; a7CR; a7R V; a9 III
  • 90 mm
  • Sony E-mount
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The full-frame 90mm medium telephoto macro E-mount lens features built in image stabilization for sharp, clear images at up to 1:1 magnification, even when shooting handheld. Advanced optics and coatings with a 9-blade circular aperture deliver exceptionally smooth bokeh that G Lenses are renowned for. Sharp in-focus rendering is achieved with a floating focus mechanism that suppresses aberration equally at all focusing distances, whether the subject is far away or extremely close. Other advanced technologies, such as the Nano AR Coating and Super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, elevate overall performance to an extremely high standard.
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Sony SEL90M28G - telephoto lens - 90 mm is rated 4.70 out of 5 by 208.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from wow! Ive used many marco lens over the years, but this one is tops!! This lens will not disappoint!!!
Date published: 2019-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great optics, superb design I love this lens! It’s brilliantly designed, with a sleeve on the lens body that slides fractionally back for manual, forward for auto focus. It’s so easy to use and the optics are awesome for macro work. Great for landscapes too! Highly recommend.
Date published: 2020-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from As sharp as a tack I bought this lens at the beginning of the summer with close-ups of plants and use on my copy stand. ninety milometers is a little long for the close up stand but this lens is pin-sharp and proved excellent for flowers and portraiture both formal and informal. It is a joy to use.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great macro lens I bought this lens a couple of months ago and it's opened up a whole new world! I'm not the most technical photographer but I've found it easy to use and have achieved some great results with it. I'm more than happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2025-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good decision Excellent macro option for A6500 upgrade for 30mm macro
Date published: 2021-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tack sharp and lovely to use A very sharp lens with beautiful bokeh, a pleasing colour rendition and no significant aberrations - outstanding optical performance. The 90mm focal length allows for a decent stand off from a macro subject of around 30cm (close to the minimum focusing distance) to allow for any lighting solutions you might want and causes little disturbance to active subjects. A very nice focal length for general photography too and could easily substitute for my 70-200 in many circumstances. On my A6700, the focal length is effectively 135mm, which was a prime I liked very much in my film days. The sliding focusing ring is very clever and works well to switch between AF and MF in a natural way while shooting. AF is fast and quiet and on the A6700, very accurate with spot focus. MF can be a bit touchy for macro but camera movement or a focusing rack is generally easier anyway. The built-in stabilisation is very effective, allowing me to hand-hold when previously I would have needed a support. The lens is not small but handles very nicely and its performance is such that the compromise with portability is easy to make. Well made and marked, this is an obvious choice for anyone interested in great quality macro work.
Date published: 2025-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent sharp lens The 90 f 2.8 lens is excellent. I have used for my macro and food photography. I am extremely pleased
Date published: 2018-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well Done Sony I purchased this lens based on the excellent reviews from the net and other shooters. I think Sony did a great job here. This lens is very sharp and macros look great. The also does a good job for portraits.
Date published: 2018-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens I boght it second hand from seller with one year warranty at 2/3 price. Excellent image quality, great ergonomics, but quality comes with price.
Date published: 2022-07-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lens broke after 4 months. The mount part of the lens came off after very little use and camera in proper bag. Sony agreed to give an exchange lens for three hundred some dollars. However, I feel that is not my fault that the lens broke.
Date published: 2022-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lens is great Apart from being good optically there is also image stabilisation. I also like the Focus button (G) that I have as a focus magnifier. Another neat feature is the ability to easily change from autofocus to manual via the lens ring switch without taking your eye off the shot. A great lens to have for macro nature shots.
Date published: 2023-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really sharp lens Had this lens for copying my slide film collection. Using the lens on a copy stand gives incredible sharp results. This lens is not cheap compared to third party units, but I think it’s well worth the extra money as it works super great with my a7R3.
Date published: 2021-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good macro and potrait lens I've used this lens for about one month and find it to produce sharp images, with accurate and fast autofocus.
Date published: 2019-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sony 90mm macro Excellent product had for 2 weeks image quality is super sharp
Date published: 2024-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I brought this lens about 5 weeks ago and having fun using this Macro lens.
Date published: 2025-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this lens! Relatively new to photography and currently using the a6000 as my start-up camera. This macro G lens was a highly-recommended lens from the LondonCameraExchange guys in Nottingham when I was contemplating whether to go down the telephoto or macro photography route. Have to say, the versality of this lens was exactly what was showcased to me - amazing for macro photography, impressive too for portraits yet somewhat still surprisingly good to use for long-range landscape shots as well. Was thinking of trying out the ‘cheaper’ 2 macro lenses simply for price-sake but really glad I opted for this in the end.
Date published: 2021-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Optics I bought this lens without trying it and am very pleased. I need to look carefully at how I light subjects in full macro. After two weeks I am getting used to settings I need to get the DOF I want. I really like the AF/MF switching by movement of focus barrel back/forward. Much easier than the switch on other lenses.
Date published: 2020-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from i like the balance of the lens the only thing i don't like is the focus switch on the side of lens
Date published: 2019-12-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb macro/short tele lens, great all rounder. This lens is ideal as a macro lens but also lends itself to use as a short telephoto lens for landscapes, portraits and is perfect for product photography.
Date published: 2019-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Optically good but autofocus hunts ++ Sharp and can get better depth of field than I had expected but have only been able to use manual focus as in autofocus mode it hunts and is unusable even when it has a huge target to focus on. Will only be used for macro and not used as portrait prime lens due to focus issues (the other Sony lenses I have snap to focus, so the difference is shocking - it performs worse than my Canon lens with an adapter) - the next question in the review is "would I recommend this product" - well the answer is "it depends" - if you would be happy with a manual focus lens then "yes"
Date published: 2020-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super sharpness Put my Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro lens, plus a couple of Canon items, in PX for this lens. The Tamron was very good but this is even better IMHO. Sharpnes is very good even wide open and improves on stopping down. Well made and with nice features e.g. push/pull collar for AF/MF switching and a focus lock button. Also usable as a portrait or general purpose lens its only downside is slightly slower AF than say the 24-105mm G
Date published: 2019-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Go-To Portrait/Macro Lens This lens is so flexible. I can shoot the sharpest of macro with the creamy bokeh. I use it on my a6500, A7rii and A7riii I am no professional. But this lens can make you feel like one!
Date published: 2018-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great image quality Great image quality and build. However, severe focus breathing and hunting when light is not the best. F/2.8 is of little value when you cannot obtain sharp focus when subject is not fully illuminated. It is a good value for the money when used within its limitations.
Date published: 2024-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding Bought this specifically for macro where it performs perfectly, also using for portrait and landscape work. Overall very pleased with this purchase.
Date published: 2026-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use Only had one opportunity to use it so far, but very pleased with the results.
Date published: 2020-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My First impression, feel, and workmanship How you perceive this lens is very subjective and probably also very dependent on what else you are used to with lenses. Compared to my previous (purely manual) macro lens with a focal length of 100 mm and F2.8, the Sony is more compact, lighter, and much more elegant in terms of the materials used. In terms of processing, it fits seamlessly into the Sony Zeiss series, of which I already use the SEL55F18z and SEL2470z The design is harmonious, modern, and somewhat playful. It also looks very interesting due to its numerous controls. It is completely encased in aluminium, the surface finish is matt and the feel is extremely pleasant. The only downer is the filter thread, which, in contrast to the Sony Zeiss lenses, is unfortunately not made of metal but of plastic. The lens hood can't keep up with the otherwise flawless and high-quality overall appearance either, because it has a simple design and is only made of plastic. I use the lens on an Alpha 7M4 and I find it to be quite harmonious in terms of ergonomics and weight distribution. It is less top-heavy than my previous macro and also a bit shorter and lighter. there is no need to worry about the camera bayonet, it is so robust that it can also withstand significantly heavier lenses on a tripod without damage. Some caution is required with the A7 of the first generation. In my case, even the lighter SEL2470z was enough to wear out the bayonet of my first A7. The SEL90M28G is an excellent macro and portrait lens. Provided you get a flawless copy. Scope of delivery and packaging In addition to the SEL90M28G, the Sony-typical, orange cardboard packaging contains a lens hood, a front and rear cover cap, a synthetic leather pouch, and a folded manual. To optimize autofocus speed, the lens features a three-position focus travel limit switch. The close-up limit is 28 cm (front lens to sensor level). An optical image stabilizer (can be deactivated) is also on board. The focus hold button, which is already familiar with the SEL70200G, is also not missing. I like the SEL90M28G fixed focal length calculated for the full format with 90 mm (or 135 mm on APS-C cameras) and light intensity of f/2.8 which achieves an image scale of 1:1 in macro mode. Thanks to internal focusing, the lenses do not rotate and the overall length does not change. Focusing is either automatic using two ultrasonic motors or manual. Unfortunately, manual focusing is only indirect, which is a bit unusual compared to purely manual and mechanically focusable lenses. The switch between automatic and manual focus is as original as it is practical. The adjustment ring is simply pulled backward and manual focusing can begin. If you push it forward again, you activate the autofocus again. To optimize autofocus speed, the lens features a three-position focus travel limit switch. The close-up limit is 28 cm (front lens to sensor level). An optical image stabilizer (which can be deactivated) is also on board. The focus hold button, which is already familiar with the SEL70200G, is also not missing. Incidentally, the G logo stands for "gold" and only adorns the highest quality Sony lenses (parallel to the Sony Zeiss lenses). The imaging performance of the SEL90M28G even tops that of my other lenses a bit. The sharpness is excellent even with the aperture wide open, and the 42-megapixel sensor of the A7M4 is really being used to the full. The edge drop when the aperture is open is surprisingly low, slightly stopped down the level of resolution is breathtaking across the entire image right into the corners. The speed of the AF seems to be subject to a greater series spread. A MOST HAVE LEN….
Date published: 2022-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Manual focus Excellent piece of kit good picture quality good value for money
Date published: 2021-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Optics I bought this lens without trying it and am very pleased. I need to look carefully at how I light subjects in full macro. After two weeks I am getting used to settings I need to get the DOF I want. I really like the AF/MF switching by movement of focus barrel back/forward. Much easier than the switch on other lenses.
Date published: 2020-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great marco lens Great macro lens, would have loved a 1.8 aperture though.
Date published: 2018-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect lens I dreamt of having this lens for 4 years now. Tested the Sigma 70mm macro art in January, but wasn't that satisfied. Then I tested this one and I knew that I had to have it. It's great, fast and very easy to adjust.
Date published: 2022-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love this lens! Just sharp as you wish I bought it couple months ago and I’m in love with it. So precious and sharp. I recommend it in all aspects.
Date published: 2021-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent quality images I have jumped ship from Canon to Sony. Used the 100 mm Canon macro on a regular basis. The Sony 90mm Macro outperforms the Canon macro in my opinion.
Date published: 2021-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent On a6700 and takes superb pictures. Design of auto/manual switch really good.
Date published: 2023-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Lens One of my favourite lenses, very sharp and great for macro photography. Feels very well made also
Date published: 2021-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens The quality and sharpness is outstanding, and I just love how it’s built, such a pleasure to use! The only down side is the autofocus, not really quick and sometimes uncertain but for the type of lens it didn’t cause me any issue. Love it.
Date published: 2021-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love It! I've used the Nikon 200mm f2.8 before. A Macro was a must as I stepped off into the Sony system. It focuses quickly with a hint of searching if the contrast isn't there. So far, I'm enjoying it to the max!!! It inspired me to shoot some of the flowers that I bought for my wife. The early end result was a very nice Mother's Day wish for her. I love having this capability and a mid-level zoom! Recommend that one adds it to their arsenal!
Date published: 2019-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens I purchased this lens about a month ago and have used it mainly for close up flower portraits. Superb handling, I love the AF/manual Focus clutch ring and the Focus Range switch. Build quality is superb and the whole lens has a great feel to it. At close focusing distances the sharpest apertures appear to be around f9/f13 which is fine and what you would expect. However I have found it difficult to achieve spot-on sharpness when using apertures of f18 and above at close focusing distances. Overall though a great lens.
Date published: 2020-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better Than I Hoped For This was a recent purchase and one that I had put off for quite a few years, having used my 100-400mm or the 70-200mm Macro for close-up shots. I must say that I am glad that I purchased 90mm Macro ok, it has a bit of a steep learning curve, but that is part of the fun of having a hobby like this.Would I recommend it for sure ??
Date published: 2025-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Sharpness is Amazing I have several lenses, both Sony and non-Sony, primes and zooms, all of them pretty good, but this lens is in a class of its own. I read all the glowing reviews before I bought it and I now understand why almost all the reviews were so positive and full of praise. The lens is so good I use it, of course for macro, but for everything where a range of 90mm is suitable.
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super sharp lens I bought this for butterflies and other insects and have been delighted by the quality of pictures I’ve captured. Can be used hand held easily but on a small tripod it’s fantastic. The only let down is it’s a bit plasticy.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from a beast... Hi there let me just say that this lens is a beast! Honestly if you can not produce a beautiful image with this one there is something wrong with you camera. I'm using this lens with a6000 and the results are great. I can only imagine what full frame will do.
Date published: 2017-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great macro performance I got this lens month ago and its great, focus engage is the best mf/af I have ever used :) the only backside is the sound of the af motor :/ for this price it should be silent.
Date published: 2019-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent quality images I have jumped ship from Canon to Sony. Used the 100 mm Canon macro on a regular basis. The Sony 90mm Macro outperforms the Canon macro in my opinion.
Date published: 2021-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dust problems The lens is excellent but my copy is heavily contaminated wit dust between the optical elements. I am returning it for a replacement. Hopefully the replacement won't have the same problem.
Date published: 2018-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely sharp Only had this lens a while, and I am very happy with it, for both macro and portrait and some landscape.
Date published: 2022-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Impressive! Still learning my way around, however, so far absolutely love the quality of images. It is amazing what wonderful macro shots this lens can produce!
Date published: 2021-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very sharp lens I use this lens for video work, close-ups and portraits; perfect lens and very sharp. Focusing is good but not as quick as newer Sony lenses. For quality I highly recommend this 90mm Macro.
Date published: 2023-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Broken Product - No Support My product appears to be defective. I tried contacting support, but the robots keep telling me that they will transfer me to an agent and hang up the phone. The chat bot does the same thing. The non-existent support is worse than the broken product. There isn't even an e-mail address to send a request to. Registering the product doesn't open any other support options.
Date published: 2024-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sony 90 Macro A sharp lens it does the job for me. I am very pleased with the photographs
Date published: 2024-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good lens Limited experience of this lens since buying it, but I could tell from the first few shots that it is very good. This came as a pleasant surprise as my previous experience of Sony's own lenses had not been good. I bought this lens to go with my A7lll and Zeiss 24-70 f4 combination. Whilst happy with the 24-70, I needed a little more length, and a closer focus facility. The 90mm 2.8 G would seem to offer both in one package.The only doubt being, as it is designated a "macro" lens, was it capable of delivering the goods at distance as well? The answer to that is, yes! It most definitely is capable of turning in very sharp pictures at both close and distance focus. At 5.6 it is surprisingly good edge to edge, corner to corner. I have yet to try it at 8. AF is good and accurate, reasonably "snappy" OSS works well. I suspect this lens will be getting a lot of use. Anyone looking for a quality short telephoto with close focus facility for the A7 range at a reasonable price would do well to look at this lens. I have tried to find a shortcoming to rate this lens at 4* but I can't, so, a 5* it is!
Date published: 2018-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing close-ups I purchased this lens about a month ago and I have been very impressed with the clarity and bokeh when shooting close-ups. Very easy to lock focus compared to other macro lenses and is sharp from the center to the edges of the focal plane. Although it also functions as a very sharp portrait lens, the bokeh when capturing portraits is not nearly as smooth as it is for close-ups. The further you get from your subject the more "swirly" the out of focus area gets. Nevertheless, it functions amazingly for its intended purpose as a macro lens. There is virtually no distortion, color fringing or chromatic aberration. It is an excellent product.
Date published: 2018-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautifully made & extremely sharp Bought this lens recently. So far I’ve used it both for macro and as a mid range telescope photo lens. I really like the results. The images are very sharp. Also aesthetically it’s a beautiful looking lens.
Date published: 2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Surprisingly detailed and flexible This lens replaced my old Sigma 105 adapted through the 11 adapter on my Sony a7riii Manual focusing is surprisingly accurate, and there are less chromatic aberrations compared to the Sigma.
Date published: 2020-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Auto focus problems I probably would be great if the autofocus worked which it never has. If I’d understood how it was supposed to work in time maybe I could have got a refund.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Lens! If perfection exists... this is it! After many hours of reviews and videos regarding this lens, decided to pull the trigger and can confirm, no matter how many good reviews this amazing lens gets... is still better when you get your hands-on experience. Here is a sample photo, taken hand-held with low light conditions.
Date published: 2022-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FE 90mm F2.8 Macro Fabulous lens, don't hesitate, buy it if you require top performance from your equipment'
Date published: 2023-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Niely thought out I am very happy with this lens. I like the 'slidein/out' for manual or autofocus. sharpness is excellent and build quality feels very sturdy.
Date published: 2018-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Impressive Steady Shot Ability I am impressed by the lenses ability to eliminate camera shake, with no help from the camera. I can hand-hold exposures of 0.7 seconds with no trace of camera shake when viewed on a computer screen, or even when magnified. The optical quality is excellent.
Date published: 2021-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Image quality beyond belief The best macro lens I have ever had. Such a pleasure to use. Crystal clear and superb colours.
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Sharpest lens I own. I just love this lens, it's a joy to use and it as sharp as you could ever need
Date published: 2023-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens The lens is well made and the auto / manual selected is very well thought. Optically it is great, very sharp with smooth bokeh.
Date published: 2020-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Image quality beyond belief The best macro lens I have ever had. Such a pleasure to use. Crystal clear and superb colours.
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 90mm Maxro Excellent image Quality on My Sony A7iii. No complaints whatsoever
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from the best macro lens i tried even, the best proxy lens i ever tried ! i even been able to film a wasp making his clean-up in a such picture quality, colors et details ! i wouldn't had success this with another device ^^ i like especially the large ring that you can "pull" in a way to "MF" on your own way and "pull" again, AF is back, you have nothing else to do, this lens then is very reactiv et versatyl, you can also make some scene in a certain order of the things, it's really one of my favourite lens, thanks guyz to built it !!! :D
Date published: 2024-07-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superior lens to most i have owned I would love to do an extended review of the lens, but this is a Covid-19 lockdown version. I love it, that would in itself be a fine testament, I have never done much in the way of macro but aim to do more as the results are so much better than with other macro lenses I have had. It's also an outstanding lens for portraits if anything it's too sharp I would have no hesitation to recommend the FE90 macro to anyone.
Date published: 2020-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best 90mm Macro for any Sony Mirrorless camera. I had one I purchased a long time ago when I first bought a Sony E mount camera and it started to developed dust inside. Had the pro support and sent it in for repair, but could not fix it in a timely manner. So I was offered a new one for $700 and took it.
Date published: 2020-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very sharp macro prime lens Have not had this lens very long but it is already a favourite lens for my A7R mk1. It is very sharp and it is great to use a prime lens once again after so many zooms which just make me a lazy photographer. Not over keen on the auto focus as it tends to take too long to hunt the best focus - however the manual focus is excellent and is very easy and quick to use especially for macro work. Not as light as I would like but it does produce excellent results. Rather expensive but worth it.
Date published: 2018-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this Macro lens Purchased this lens for a Macro workshop I signed up for. I have some truly awesome shots.
Date published: 2020-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great optical performance I bought this lens as a macro/portrait lens. So far it has delivered superb results on both counts
Date published: 2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing absolutely incredible. the best lens ive ever used in my life. I am so chuffed with it.
Date published: 2021-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from BEST LENS YET I bought this lens as a novice to try some macro shots. Makes me look like a professional
Date published: 2024-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sony FE 90mm G OSS Macro Lens Fabulous build quality, superb detail pictures. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2022-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Phenomenal Lens I bought this lens just before Christmas and have used it on a number of occasions. Its fast to focus when using autofocus and very crisp. I can't wait to try it as a portrait lens either. Wonderful product.
Date published: 2021-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dust problems The lens is excellent but my copy is heavily contaminated wit dust between the optical elements. I am returning it for a replacement. Hopefully the replacement won't have the same problem.
Date published: 2018-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautifully made & extremely sharp Bought this lens recently. So far I’ve used it both for macro and as a mid range telescope photo lens. I really like the results. The images are very sharp. Also aesthetically it’s a beautiful looking lens.
Date published: 2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stunning Detail and Sharpness I have wanted to buy this lens for a while, not least following the glowing reviews. The sharpness and clarity is exceptional and the overall build quality is excellent. I also love the click back autofocus ring. Cannot recommend it enough for macro photography or portraits.
Date published: 2020-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good but not Great. Pro: Super sharpness, good manual focus ring, good stabilizer Cons: Changing the focus point also changes a little the magnification. Slow autofocus.
Date published: 2018-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from wonderful lens There is a lot of hype about this lens, and it really is as good as the hype. I am really happy with it, the one thing which I had read about which could be a criticism if you were not aware of it is the the autofcous can be quite slow. But better to use manual focus and move yourself. When you get the focus right the end result is amazing - the bokeh is so beautiful too. It is expensive, but I managed to get a cachback deal on a reasonable price (worth hunting around) so ended up reasonable price in my opinion, especially for the quality- I just hope it lasts! :-)
Date published: 2020-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Totally fantastic Purchased as macro but far more capable than expected. Superb as general purpose and macro.
Date published: 2022-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well built and feels nice in the hand . Excellent macro and portraiture lens at about the right focal length.
Date published: 2018-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Early days but looking good My first proper Macro lens and quickly learning that there is more to it than putting the lens close to something. So far I have used it for some new born baby shots and macro and very happy with it in both situations. Would recommend
Date published: 2022-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top Class Lens This lens is so right on so many levels. It produces great images, it is compact for a full frame lens, it is optically stabilised, it has a great way of moving from autofocus to manual focus and it has focus limiter switches. I have used several other macro lenses (Sigma and Tamron included) and, although they were very good, they did not match the class of this lens. (Note - I use this FE lens on E mount (C sensor) Sony cameras.
Date published: 2021-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Sharpness is Amazing I have several lenses, both Sony and non-Sony, primes and zooms, all of them pretty good, but this lens is in a class of its own. I read all the glowing reviews before I bought it and I now understand why almost all the reviews were so positive and full of praise. The lens is so good I use it, of course for macro, but for everything where a range of 90mm is suitable.
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very versatile Bought it for macro which works very well, I have also used it for landscape, very pleased with it
Date published: 2025-09-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp ... but I have only had this a week but my experience so far is as follows :- It is no doubt very sharp but as you would expect with macro photography, you need to stop down to say f8 upwards to get a reasonable depth of field. I am not that impressed with auto focus, even with the distance limiter it hunts a fair bit and is much noisier than my 24-105 lens. Also for me the lens ring which you push/pull to change between the 2 is right where I normally hold a lens so I keep inadvertently changing the focus mode. I should be able to adjust my hold with practise to overcome this. Overall it doesn't significantly improve on images taken with my 24-105mm with a screw in magnifier . This is quite an old lens and would probably benefit from an update as the 70-200 has just had.
Date published: 2022-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from UH MAY ZING i have used this lens to take some of the coolest shots! the macro is breath taking and i feel like im in a whole new world. the only *downside* is the size and weight but its something you get used to. The clutch is pretty awesome!
Date published: 2024-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Lens I have used all macro lenses and I have to say this lens is brilliantly sharp and provides fantastic bokeh. It is not too heavy and balances very will with my A7R IV.
Date published: 2019-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from wow! Ive used many marco lens over the years, but this one is tops!! This lens will not disappoint!!!
Date published: 2019-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Macro madness Added this to my collection and used on my latest shoot
Date published: 2018-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really light and easy to use great image quality. I bought this at Christmas and taken about 50 images so far, the image quality is amazing and its so nice to use.
Date published: 2020-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The sharpest lens period! I purchased this lens around 3 weeks ago mainly for some Macro work and boy does it deliver. I now use this more often than I thought I and also use it for portrait work too. This is a no brainer if you are looking to add this to your collection. 10/10!!!
Date published: 2019-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent ! I bought this last month.I’m going through a good time!
Date published: 2022-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great build quality brought this lens for copying and scanning my old back catalogue of film stock, which it achieves very well.
Date published: 2021-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazingly good!! I only took delivery of this lens a couple of days ago but the shots I'm getting already - all handheld - are nothing short of amazing. Can't recommend the lens highly enough
Date published: 2019-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens Super sharp focus, great for everything from portraits and landscapes not just macro
Date published: 2022-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great! Got 6 4 moths ago. Superb performance on a6500 and 7sII.
Date published: 2018-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Finally found a good example In 2019, I bought two of these brand new which ended up being returned and eventually refunded when the dealer (and Sony) could not find one which was sharp across the entire width of the shot at portrait to landscape distances, even stopped down to f/8. In 2024 I decided to try again with a used lens being offered at a very good price by a main dealer; on testing, it proved to be perfect. And made in 2019! I'm an experienced lens tester and photo magazine technical editor since the mid-1970s so I know my stuff on this. I had been using the Sony SAL A-mount 100mm instead because I found that perfect though not as advanced an optical design. Replaced!
Date published: 2024-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent quality Very expensive ! but this is a great lens with a wide aperture (but for macro work, you'd better not use f2.8 since it gives no depth of field whatsoever). I use this on an A6000 body - which it dwarfs - this is physically a fairly large and heavy lens. But it gives excellent edge-to-edge quality and great contrast. On the A6000 it occasionally hunts and cannot find focus - then you have to start again, but this apart, it focusses quickly and surely. There are 3 focus ranges: Full; 0.5m-infinity and 0.28m-0.5m. For photographing butterflies, I generally operate in a range 0.28m - 1.0m so because this falls across two ranges, I often end up shooting on "Full" so I lose some focus speed.
Date published: 2016-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly good Bought this to replace a Minolta 100mm macro and lea4 combination on an A7 and A7Rm3. Pros: Improved efficiency by tighter system integration. Auto zoom on manual focus seems like a small thing but for product photography its a significant time saver. Fall of towards edges has improved. Lens ‘zooming’ at different focus points is gone. Cons: The lea4 and minolta lens combination has better balance on the tripod, the sony macro could benefit from a built in tripod mount ring. Now probably need to buy an L plate especialy for the overly thin base on the A7. I expected a huge jump in sharpness over the minolta macro, this is not noticeable at the f stops im typically using (f8 to f11) for shooting flat artwork. The minolta 100mm is still an amazing lens. Light transmission variation at different focus points is still an issue. I prefer the precision of the manual focus method in the Minolta lens. The electronicaly controlled manual focus is less precise and takes longer to achieve optimal focus.
Date published: 2020-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a lens! I am so impressed with this lens. Fast focus, fantastic bokeh and ease of use. I am now achieving work that I thought was out of my reach.
Date published: 2019-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from PURCHASED WITH CASHBACK WHEN I RECEIVE MY CASHBACK WHICH IS NOW WELL OVERDUE I WILL COMMENT ON THE LENS
Date published: 2023-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Wonderful Lens I bought this lens two weeks ago, and am delighted with it. Its macro facilities are fabulous, but it's also a great portrait lens
Date published: 2016-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fun lens The macro allows me to see worlds I never imagined. I love it!
Date published: 2021-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Image quality beyond belief The best macro lens I have ever had. Such a pleasure to use. Crystal clear and superb colours.
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Sharp Images This is my First Macro Lens and It's a Great Choice!
Date published: 2018-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of the lenses that will give you the most fun Amazing IQ, good for portraits, landscape and of course macro. It’s a very fun lens that produces amazing pictures... my favorite lens from sony without a doubt.
Date published: 2018-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Magnificent pics but heavy for petite size person It was a gift from my husband, I love the picks and quality, but since I am petite the lent is really heavy and I cant hold for so long the camera hanging on my nec, It will be great if Sony could minimize the weight of the Lents without lose quality, another point is, traveling abroad and with all the restrictions it is hard to carry on board without pay extra because of the size and weight of personal item.
Date published: 2020-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super lens for car photography. Great for people and cars. Beautiful sharp images.
Date published: 2025-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp! I changed my kit about a week ago and I purchased this to replace my outgoing 100mm macro. This is my first Sony lens and I'm seriously impressed with the sharpness of this lens and the image quality.
Date published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent macro lens The manual focus is easy to use and very accurate. Probably a better lens for stills rather than video
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good macro lens, Bokeh could be better. The Sony 90mm Macro lens is extremely sharp with minimal distortion. The build in OSS works well. The camera body is constructed of mostly metal, including the focusing ring. The push/pull AF/MF switch is convenient to use. This macro uses an electronic focus-by-wire system but with a well implimented physical distance indicator on the lens for those who need it. The focusing speed is average, not too fast but not too slow either. It uses a silent wave motor so focusing is very quiet. One thing I wish the lens would have is some more grip texture, as the lens is constructed of the smooth metal surface it gets slippery when your hand gets sweaty.
Date published: 2018-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very sharp lens. I wanted a very sharp macro lens for competition photography and the FE90 has certainly not disappointed. It's early days yet but I am extremely impressed with the results so far. Fast auto focus and the option to switch to manual. Exceptional value with the Jan sales and Sony cashback.
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Lens One of my favourite lenses, very sharp and great for macro photography. Feels very well made also
Date published: 2021-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Crazy sharp This lens is razor-sharp -- just what I need for product photography and portraits in the studio. Minimal optical distortion also helps with the image quality.
Date published: 2020-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazingly good!! I only took delivery of this lens a couple of days ago but the shots I'm getting already - all handheld - are nothing short of amazing. Can't recommend the lens highly enough
Date published: 2019-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not well built Dropped A7 camera with 90mm lens attached from thigh height, about 2.5' (76cm), and the lens snapped off the body. Four plastic parts are all that was holding this heavy glass to the lens mount of the lens. For the price, I'd expect better construction.
Date published: 2025-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not sure I bought this earlier this year thinking it would be so much better than my extension tubes, but I seem to get better results with the tubes…… maybe I just need to persevere. There is also a little bit of movement where it connects to the camera which possibly doesn’t help with getting sharp focus. I will take it back to LCE to check.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good lens Limited experience of this lens since buying it, but I could tell from the first few shots that it is very good. This came as a pleasant surprise as my previous experience of Sony's own lenses had not been good. I bought this lens to go with my A7lll and Zeiss 24-70 f4 combination. Whilst happy with the 24-70, I needed a little more length, and a closer focus facility. The 90mm 2.8 G would seem to offer both in one package.The only doubt being, as it is designated a "macro" lens, was it capable of delivering the goods at distance as well? The answer to that is, yes! It most definitely is capable of turning in very sharp pictures at both close and distance focus. At 5.6 it is surprisingly good edge to edge, corner to corner. I have yet to try it at 8. AF is good and accurate, reasonably "snappy" OSS works well. I suspect this lens will be getting a lot of use. Anyone looking for a quality short telephoto with close focus facility for the A7 range at a reasonable price would do well to look at this lens. I have tried to find a shortcoming to rate this lens at 4* but I can't, so, a 5* it is!
Date published: 2018-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absoloutly fantastic lens. I Have had this Lens for over a month now and have to say, it is fantastic. Pleasing to use, nice size, comfortable in the hand and easily manageable weight. It is extremly sharp! welldone sony.
Date published: 2019-09-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best macro lens ever I own ! The lens is beautiful. If your passion is macro photography this lens your needs. The G line lens of sony is really a top quality lens. From the construction and design, this lens high quality. Made of metal .The focus ring that could be retracted in & out for manual focus is a cleaver design. When doing macro photography and if you don't want to be too close to the subject like butterflies and bees, you can switch your A7 series camera to APC-s capture ON to give you a 135mm focal length and this will give you a minimum focus distance of about 17-18 inches instead of 11 inches. The lens has OSS and moisture resistance. Is not too big (for me)w hen connected to camera body but feels very stable when handling and pricy compare to canon , nikon and fuji . SJfoto
Date published: 2020-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely sharp Only had this lens a while, and I am very happy with it, for both macro and portrait and some landscape.
Date published: 2022-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful piece of glass This is my first full frame mirrorless less , having changed gear from micro four thirds . Not regretting so far . No going back . Loving it . Good features , not heavy .
Date published: 2019-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Macro Lens for a Sony. An excellent macro lens with image stabilization and very sharp images.
Date published: 2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredible So sharp you could cut yourself! Phenominal lens when partnered with my A7iii.
Date published: 2020-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT PORTRAIT/MACRO CAMERA VERY IMPRESSIVE 90MM MACRO WORK AND PORTRAIT CAPABILITIES. COULD BE BEST IN MY BAG!
Date published: 2017-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Macro Absolutely love this lens, always in my bag and take it with me everywhere. Love the control of it, and it’s a lens you can use for street photography and portrait
Date published: 2019-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for Product Photography This lens is a MUST have for commercial product photography ! Insanely sharp. Well built and the focus ring is very usefull to switch between auto and manual focus.
Date published: 2020-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp Macro I brought this primarly for macro and I have to say its one of the sharpest lens you can buy its a fantasticly sharp and with that 1x magniication you get amazing detail also its a fantasic portrait lens with that f2.8 give a beautiful bokeh background and at a fantastic price point for a prime lens of this quaility
Date published: 2024-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from After Five years service the lens just gave up After five years faithful service the lens just packed up unable to focus or change aperture. Then lens show no signs damage and has not been dropped, I have tried cleaning contacts and tried on several current bodies A7RV , A9 and a6600 nothing...
Date published: 2023-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love It! I've used the Nikon 200mm f2.8 before. A Macro was a must as I stepped off into the Sony system. It focuses quickly with a hint of searching if the contrast isn't there. So far, I'm enjoying it to the max!!! It inspired me to shoot some of the flowers that I bought for my wife. The early end result was a very nice Mother's Day wish for her. I love having this capability and a mid-level zoom! Recommend that one adds it to their arsenal!
Date published: 2019-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Favorite So Far I bought this after checking out the DxOMark rating the 90mm F2.8 Macro as the sharpest lens for the Sony E mount full frame system. Compared to other options I rented, it exceeded my expectations. You can really sink into a subject and grab details you wouldn't expect with fantastic bokeh, back up and get a completely different perspective. Subjects are sharp and creamy where you want it. Even banal postcard shots have a depth of detail to them that elevates the image. Despite the size, it's light enough for most handheld situations. The AF/MF ring switch and focusing zone switch is convenient when focusing macro subjects. The stabilization worked great. I want to compare this to the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM for portraits.
Date published: 2017-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely sharp lens. The lens is sharp, easy to use and a nice weight. The ease of sliding the barrel between MF and AF is so simple.
Date published: 2021-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens Have only had a couple of weeks but this is an excellent lens. I have been a Nikon user for some years (previously with Canon) but I am now totally going over to Sony and I am really impressed with the results. Add to that how light the equipment is to carry and this is important these days with reduced in-flight baggage restrictions.
Date published: 2017-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing piece of glass! I bought this lens earlier this year (2019) and used extensively on any occasion. The more I use it, the more am loving it! Photography enthusiast here.
Date published: 2019-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor cashback policy Bought this assuming I would get £100 cashback. It got refused after I purchased it (and after 30 days so I can’t return it) On the grounds that “amazon do not participate in cashback”
Date published: 2020-12-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely sharp lens. The lens is sharp, easy to use and a nice weight. The ease of sliding the barrel between MF and AF is so simple.
Date published: 2021-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT PORTRAIT/MACRO CAMERA VERY IMPRESSIVE 90MM MACRO WORK AND PORTRAIT CAPABILITIES. COULD BE BEST IN MY BAG!
Date published: 2017-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautifully made & extremely sharp Bought this lens recently. So far I’ve used it both for macro and as a mid range telescope photo lens. I really like the results. The images are very sharp. Also aesthetically it’s a beautiful looking lens.
Date published: 2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Capable macro lens When I switched to Sony I wanted to get a macro lens and debated which one to go for. I'm very pleased with this one. It is easy to use. I like the ability to switch between manual and auto focus by pulling/pushing the collar and manual focus feels very intuitive. On my first few outings with it I've been very happy with its results both as a macro lens and as a portrait one.
Date published: 2022-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FE90F28 - very good video lens I bought this lens due to the price v an 85mm prime. Having looked on YouTube for reviews and using it in a local butterfly farm I am totally satisfied with its performance, easy to use, features and quality of build more than meet my demands - an excellent choice!!
Date published: 2019-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lens jewellery - a lovely, lovely thing It is a joy to handle. It has quite an old-school feeling about it, but not too heavy. I have just played aroud with the features so far. The focus limiter swich is a good thing - otherwise it is likely to go a-hunting. I have a product photography job next week for which this lens is ideal.
Date published: 2024-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The perfect macro lens! Excellent lens. I was expecting it to be a very good product, but... it is unbelievable.
Date published: 2023-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Right sharp Bought this lens to strat macro photography and it didn't disappoint. Easy to use lens and very sharp images produced. Also very good portrait lens, just what it said on the tin:)
Date published: 2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best lens I have The first time I owned a Sony I was impressed, even if it was just a Cybershot... Sony gave it to me when they made a commercial about me. I eventually got an NEX 7, followed by an A7 II. I bought the macro lens for portraits and animal photos, here in Hong Kong. I love love love it!
Date published: 2018-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazingly good!! I only took delivery of this lens a couple of days ago but the shots I'm getting already - all handheld - are nothing short of amazing. Can't recommend the lens highly enough
Date published: 2019-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Glass - Amazing, macro results - 1:1 perfection Ive had it for a while and this is the lens i use the most. It is so versatile; i can take portraits and then, oh look a bumblebee and straight in fill the frame with the lil guy. Frankly i cant fault the lens in any way... I dont know what i can say about it thats bad... I wish it was cheaper???
Date published: 2020-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a lens!! Coming over from Canon I was looking to replace my 100mm macro which I thought would be a difficult task. Oh no! The Sony 90mm blows all competition out of the water. It's so so sharp, beautifully made and just a must have lens if your a Sony shooter. This is more than just a macro lens.
Date published: 2020-09-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Image quality beyond belief The best macro lens I have ever had. Such a pleasure to use. Crystal clear and superb colours.
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of the best lens from Sony's lineout. The sharpness is fantastic at Macro and Portraiture. Light weight compared to my Sigma 85mm Art lens Fast focusing Pull back the focus ring to go into Macro is a no brainer Eye focus is spot on Feels quality Optical steady shot Full range of focus area Depth of field at f2.8 Lusssssssssh Best of all, the price of this lens, you get 2 lens in one.
Date published: 2019-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb quality Having purchased a this 90mm macro lens I have been very happy with the results achieved using it hand held in conjunction with my Sony a7riv.
Date published: 2021-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use Solid. Lovelly detail in the images taken with this lens. Took a while to remember the AF/MF is a push/pull affair at the end of the lens rather than a switch on the side.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best macro Have had this lens just a short time. Still learning all the settings but so far it is the best
Date published: 2018-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from two shot in one stone i return my 85F1.8 to purchase this lens , is great for macro and portrait. very happy with my decision.
Date published: 2018-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 90 macro G Master Great lens for Macro photography. Probably the best I’ve ever used for this style. Also it is a good all rounder for Portrait and Landscape photography.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pin sharp every time I got this lens for portraits and messing about with Macro. So impressed. The level of detail and edge to edge sharpness is out of this world.
Date published: 2022-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sony - FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OS Great lens, Macro photography is a breeze, exceptional quality also doubles as a prime lens
Date published: 2025-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens Have only had a couple of weeks but this is an excellent lens. I have been a Nikon user for some years (previously with Canon) but I am now totally going over to Sony and I am really impressed with the results. Add to that how light the equipment is to carry and this is important these days with reduced in-flight baggage restrictions.
Date published: 2017-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good lens,cashback epic fail Cashback procedure is unnecessarily complex making it easy for claim to be rejected
Date published: 2018-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Straight out of the box . just out of the box, and seems to be working. which is nice.
Date published: 2019-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens After reading lots of reviews regarding this lens and not finding anything that worried me with respect to image quality etc I decided to purchase it. I’m not disappointed
Date published: 2023-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FE 90mm F2.8 - WOW & MUST HAVE Sony has got 5 different lenses for Full Frame E- mounts Mirrorless Cameras available when it comes to Macro & Close Ups. If you're really looking to have outstanding images, the Sony FE 90MM F2.8 is the BEST one within the Sony line of Lens for Macro. Please note that this lens can be used as a portrait lens as well, and the results are just as great as macro images. Yes it is very expensive to buy this lens, but I've always said this and will always stand by it. I believe in buying expensive gear, because they will last for a very long time, as long as you take care of it. I've got a huge OCD when it comes to taking care of all my gear, be it musical instruments, video gear & camera gear. They're all in a MINT CONDITION. I am also very grateful that this lens was given to me as a payment for a project that I am currently working on, thank you very much - you know who you are. Bottom line: Would I recommend the Sony FE 90MM F2.8 Macro Lens? YES. Buy it & you won't regret it.
Date published: 2017-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It is said to be the very best macro lens.It is! I bought this lens to fill a gap in thr range that my 7RM3 expensive but worth it
Date published: 2022-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best ever macro lens sharpest lens there is Awesome after lots of reviews. This was the best ever.
Date published: 2020-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp Macro This lens is sharp and a pleasure to use when taking insects and macro work of all kinds. Probably one of the sharpest macro lenses out there for certain.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Image quality beyond belief The best macro lens I have ever had. Such a pleasure to use. Crystal clear and superb colours.
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a lens, wow! WHAT A BEAST!!!! Beautiful crisp clear scenery shots, amazing low light focal capability and it's an easy to use/figure out lens all around. I heard many people complaining about the auto focus noise, but I have not experienced it myself. I find it to be quite silent personally. It is however finicky at times and I found myself using manual focus more often than not. The lens itself has got kind of a fixed distance zoom (if that makes any sense), so be aware of that. Example: The picture of my motorcycle, to get it all in frame was taken from about 30' away at night is very poor almost black lighting. Note that when your shooting close up, the slightest twist on manual focus is the distance between miles in comparison (see pic of dog). Its a touchy lense but I feel its well worth the lessons it teaches you. A delicate touch will make all the difference. My advice: Buy this lens & thank me later..... DO IT!
Date published: 2024-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Sharpness This lens is amazing, sharp, fast, the colours are great. Beautiful bokeh.
Date published: 2019-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 90mm F2.8 I'm using this lens for create artwork-reproduction. It performs very well.
Date published: 2023-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What a lens, wow! WHAT A BEAST!!!! Beautiful crisp clear scenery shots, amazing low light focal capability and it's an easy to use/figure out lens all around. I heard many people complaining about the auto focus noise, but I have not experienced it myself. I find it to be quite silent personally. It is however finicky at times and I found myself using manual focus more often than not. The lens itself has got kind of a fixed distance zoom (if that makes any sense), so be aware of that. Example: The picture of my motorcycle, to get it all in frame was taken from about 30' away at night is very poor almost black lighting. Note that when your shooting close up, the slightest twist on manual focus is the distance between miles in comparison (see pic of dog). Its a touchy lense but I feel its well worth the lessons it teaches you. A delicate touch will make all the difference. My advice: Buy this lens & thank me later..... DO IT!
Date published: 2024-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My first G master dedicated lens Coupled with my five year dream camera the constantly updated A7 series body I now have the camera that should see out my days. The world getting smaller I decided that my portrait history was needing my smaller challenged world to come to the fore. Updated my computer two years ago to cope with the memory to cope with 42Mega pixels and the result has in just 24 shots been astounding. The speed of the focus has no lag which the A6 did along with the first A7 and my wait is well served in cost and quality. I bought a wide telephoto Sigma as a stopgap butthe weight alone will have me saving for another G Master compatibles. You get what you pay for in life and this lens does not disappoint except the people who are surprised at the minutae and ask me to delete their false vanity. Exceptional............
Date published: 2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful piece of glass This is my first full frame mirrorless less , having changed gear from micro four thirds . Not regretting so far . No going back . Loving it . Good features , not heavy .
Date published: 2019-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from May be the sharpest lens I've ever seen In the last 5 years I have grown to love macro photography. I came from another system with strong macro lens choices. I bought this to go with my A7RV specifically to play with the focus bracketing features and it has not disappointed. The lens feels very nice and the push/pull focus ring is brilliant! Optical steady shot, focus hold and range limiter are just some of the things that showed that Sony took Macro shooters seriously. There really isnt a more feature-loaded macro lens out there from anyone else.
Date published: 2024-07-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this lens I have wanting this lens for about 12 months, put off by the price plus other people's feelings about their own (competitor) macro lenses. I needn't have worried. I can finally attempt the sort of macro shots I have been trying for (flowers/bees/bokeh effects). I love this lens, its sharp, easy to move from autofocus to manual focus, good solid feel to it, as have my other Sony lenses. I have used it also as a general 90mm lens and again am happy with the results. More practise needed but that's me, not the lens!
Date published: 2016-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amateur Enthusiast Currently shooting with A6500, and just thrilled with overall performance. Mainly using for Macro and it doesn't disappoint. Love the manual focus
Date published: 2017-08-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent sharp results This lens was a replacemnt for a larger 105mm macro which I had used with my previous alpha series cameras. Having moved to the E mount system I needed a suitable lens. This had excellent reviews and has performed bery well so far.
Date published: 2017-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb Optics Macro F2.8 90mm Lens Amazing Prime Telephoto (Macro) 90mm lenses I have ever used. The Optics are in a class of there own. Limitless possibilities with one of the very best Camera bodies in its class
Date published: 2016-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Wonderful Lens I bought this lens two weeks ago, and am delighted with it. Its macro facilities are fabulous, but it's also a great portrait lens
Date published: 2016-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent quality Very expensive ! but this is a great lens with a wide aperture (but for macro work, you'd better not use f2.8 since it gives no depth of field whatsoever). I use this on an A6000 body - which it dwarfs - this is physically a fairly large and heavy lens. But it gives excellent edge-to-edge quality and great contrast. On the A6000 it occasionally hunts and cannot find focus - then you have to start again, but this apart, it focusses quickly and surely. There are 3 focus ranges: Full; 0.5m-infinity and 0.28m-0.5m. For photographing butterflies, I generally operate in a range 0.28m - 1.0m so because this falls across two ranges, I often end up shooting on "Full" so I lose some focus speed.
Date published: 2016-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic lens I really love this lens. The build is solid, easy to use. The optics produce clear sharp excellent photos. I also have the 50mm macro. The 90 mm is my preference by far!
Date published: 2017-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the lens, can't show files, too large :-( Crisp and clear, used on from wide open to fully stopped down, can't fault.
Date published: 2016-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from High quality construction & precise focusing I bought this from a camera store in Euston London and was given some pretty convincing advise why I should have it. I have used it to take about 150 or so shots and notice that a great deal of precision is required in setting up the scene to get near perfect results which slowly I am getting now. I use a Sony Alfa 7RMII which is quite a new purchase. It is large compared to my go to lens Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8 but walking around London for a day with it wasn't too much hardship it is quite long but but balanced with the camera. The images from the top of the Tate Modern over London and inside the museum were very interesting as were the ones of family. It focuses very quickly and silently but be sure to set the focus limiter on the left side correctly otherwise the lens hunts to focus to much. The manual focus is an excellent benefit and really allows you to focus right in deep by magnifying your subject then fire your shot for very precise results.The steady-shot switch is a help when the wind was blowing although the focus hold I have not used much at this stage. I am still getting used to it but I am pleased with the purchase and I know it will lift my game further. Try it and you might get hooked.
Date published: 2017-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb lens a must buy! I bought this to partner the A7R II and after using it for a few weeks cannot fault the IQ and it's versatility as obviously a macro lens, but also a general walkabout lens!
Date published: 2015-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An Excellent Macro Lens A good sharp macro lens with useful features, MF and focus freeze, OSS is a real help when slow shutter speeds are needed. A bit pricey, but overall it`s worth it.
Date published: 2017-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely lens... I bought this lens mainly for macro and the quality of both the lens and the images is impressive. It's quite chunky on an a7rii, but not unmanageably so. Regarless of where you buy it, there's no hiding the fact that competitors lenses are still cheaper, which is the only downside, otherwise I'd give it 5 stars.
Date published: 2016-08-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lense Fantastic lense, very crisp even at the edges. Manual focus very easy and with nicely placed fix focus button on the side. Use as Macro or 90mm - Highly recommend. Shame about the cost but you do get what you pay for.
Date published: 2016-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great macro lens. Love it! I love this lens. I've been using it exclusively since I got it on my A6000. Macros are fun and portraits are nice and sharp. Decent bokeh with the aperture. AF is decent with it, but would probably be faster on A7's.
Date published: 2015-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Promising item Pleased with the macro image quality, once the focus is established. In low light the MF collar is useful. Yet to be 100% proficient with the lens but will be an ideal replacement for a Zeiss Makro-Planar 60mm f2.8 used with a E-mount to C/Y adaptor.
Date published: 2017-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The perfect lens for Macro Photography. I bought the a6300 a few weeks ago. I wasn't happy with the kit lens' image quality, so I decided to make an investment on a high-end lens and bought this one. After a few days of playing with the settings in my camera, I managed to get some amazing shots. I am not a professional, just an amateur. I don't know much about photography, but with this babe I feel like one. I am still learning how to shoot in manual. But using the auto mode still produces beautiful images especially when shooting in natural daylight. I am attaching a few photos. Hopefully they can be uploaded in high resolution.
Date published: 2017-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The FE90 Macro does it all This is the macro lens that I have been waiting for for years. It has 1 to 1 magnification without an extension tube and internal focusing. Imaging quality is equal to the best competition and ease of use in fantastic. It also will double as an excellent portrait lens.
Date published: 2017-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic lens Although bought to do macro work it has doubled up as a fantastic portrait lens. As a Macro is has great sharpness and clarity and even hand held can take great pictures with its OSS. The surprise has been as a portrait lens and it focuses quickly and quietly. Although very much a personal taste issue I am preferring it to the 85mm G Master! Only worries are about potential warranty concerns and Sony doesn't have a great record on that aspect of customer service
Date published: 2016-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens for both macro and general work. Before I bought this, I used a Leicaflex R 100mm Macro Elmar for my macro and close-up work. This lens is very sharp and has a lovely bokeh, but of course lacked stabilisation, auto-focus and exposure links with my Sony A7. The FE 2.8 90mm from Sony is equally sharp and also has a super bokeh. In addition, it has all the features that the Leica lacked - Steadyshot (which gives at least 2 extra stops), autofocus (that can be easily switched to manual for fine adjustment by simply sliding the focus ring, and a focus hold button. In all it is a splendid lens, and although somewhat heavy and quite costly it certainly delivers.
Date published: 2015-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All the features and more of this lens type It's in the same class as the 85GM Bokeh not as ball like, it is a good lens for portraiture and macro and usable for street photography.
Date published: 2017-03-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing the quality of this item is just amazing , both build and results are amazing
Date published: 2026-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Sharp Lens I've had this lens for several months and I am very pleased with its performance. The lens is extremely sharp and can be used for most scenarios. Coupled with my new A7 IV the results are outstanding
Date published: 2022-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quality photos, but beware it After 13 months of buying this lens, when I changed the battery of my camera, it stopped focusing. They told me that it has a scratch and is not covered by the guarantee. Although it has some superficial scrape, the failure must be due to another cause... However, I asked for a budget to solve it. - Two months later I received a big budget. Between the price (close to a new) and the reason (literally it only has a scratch), I decided to reject it. After several conversations and mails without getting solutions, they returned it to me with three months of delay. - In the last two years I have invested a lot in photography gear of that brand (three cameras and 12 lens) and I am surprised what is happening at the first issue with a lens under warranty. - After talking with several people of this brand (conversations, whatsapp, mails) and taking another three months without any proper action on their part, they end up telling me they had no solution for my case. It has been more than six months since I started this adventure and, to help future potential buyers, these are my conclusions: 1.- Buy electronics or photography on line - With the same failure, they would have returned a new lens. In addition, they ask for "apologies for the inconvenience caused by the failure". 2.- Be aware of this lens, which gave me many joys (attached two photographs), but a great headache and grief due to this problem.
Date published: 2019-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautifully made & extremely sharp Bought this lens recently. So far I’ve used it both for macro and as a mid range telescope photo lens. I really like the results. The images are very sharp. Also aesthetically it’s a beautiful looking lens.
Date published: 2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great overall Bought it about half a year ago and very happy with it, sharpness-image quality-mechanical clutch option and OSS simple unbeatable and non existent yet in another brands, my other option was Sigma 105mm macro F2.8 but clutch and OSS were impossible to resist!
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Investment! Love everything about this lens. Very nice build quality, and light weight. I find myself using this lens more for portraits /headshots than macro uses. Extremely sharp but with a pleasant rendering.
Date published: 2019-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Image quality beyond belief The best macro lens I have ever had. Such a pleasure to use. Crystal clear and superb colours.
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing!! The one lens you need if your looking to get into commercial photography and videography. I wasted so much money on so many lenses, but this one fits all the studio needs.
Date published: 2024-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Lens - for macro and more I've been using the lens for 2 months now. I have used it as a macro lens (why I bought it), a portrait lens (an ideal focal length) and for landscapes (incredibly sharp prime). It is great value.
Date published: 2023-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Go-To Portrait/Macro Lens This lens is so flexible. I can shoot the sharpest of macro with the creamy bokeh. I use it on my a6500, A7rii and A7riii I am no professional. But this lens can make you feel like one!
Date published: 2018-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sony's most versatile lens I bought this lens a couple of weeks ago and I'm very happy with my purchase. I have used this lens for stills and video on a Sony A7RII and it's overall quality and sharpness is incredible. I can use this lens in various situations such as for food, macro or portrait photography with its telephoto focal length a F/2.8 aperture. This lens also has a really creamy
Date published: 2018-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The sharpest lens I have ever touched I can't say enough about this lens. The more I use it, the more I fall in love with it. I use it on an a6500 so a 135mm FF equivalent focal length. It's an incredible macro lens and an equally impressive portrait lens. The AF isn't very quick but that's because of obvious reasons. This lens is sharper than anything I have ever used. Sharper than Sony's 85mm f1.4.
Date published: 2018-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best ever on top of market.HIGHE REZ SONY LENS.. I buy week age and surprised by the Best ever on top of market.HIGHE REZ SONY LENS, it's catch picture which show up any thing naked eyes can't see! So glad of Sony product, and high tech from Sony. ALWAYS WAS THE BEST..
Date published: 2016-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Quality Lens I bought this lens to do some close ups. Early attempts look promising but I've not yet had opportunity to give it a rigorous trial.
Date published: 2016-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this lens I have wanting this lens for about 12 months, put off by the price plus other people's feelings about their own (competitor) macro lenses. I needn't have worried. I can finally attempt the sort of macro shots I have been trying for (flowers/bees/bokeh effects). I love this lens, its sharp, easy to move from autofocus to manual focus, good solid feel to it, as have my other Sony lenses. I have used it also as a general 90mm lens and again am happy with the results. More practise needed but that's me, not the lens!
Date published: 2016-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Sharp Lens I've had this lens for several months and I am very pleased with its performance. The lens is extremely sharp and can be used for most scenarios. Coupled with my new A7 IV the results are outstanding
Date published: 2022-05-20T00:00:00-04:00

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