Used Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G E-mount NEX Camera Lens

2025-05-26T20:00:00

Great for people and cars. Beautiful sharp images.

AlStu

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2025-04-14T20:00:00

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 ??

Wee M.

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2025-01-30T19:00:00

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.

SonyDoubter

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2025-01-18T19:00:00

Great lens, Macro photography is a breeze, exceptional quality also doubles as a prime lens

Dav12

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2025-01-17T19:00:00

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.

Dilettante

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2024-12-13T19:00:00

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!

DaveinKelso

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2024-11-30T19:00:00

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.

zzforrest

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2024-11-24T19:00:00

Bought this to embark on a macro journey. So far satisfactory results but really need a flash set up to maximise its potential. Here are some sample pictures taken without flash.

Scml1961

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2024-11-07T19:00:00

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

tazdog p.

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2024-09-27T20:00:00

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!

Fastindirt

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2024-09-27T20:00:00

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!

fastindirt69

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2024-09-17T20:00:00

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.

Liza s.

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2024-09-01T20:00:00

Excellent product had for 2 weeks image quality is super sharp

Karlos g.

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2024-08-23T20:00:00

A sharp lens it does the job for me. I am very pleased with the photographs

Andy O.

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2024-08-13T20:00:00

I bought this lens as a novice to try some macro shots. Makes me look like a professional

a7rvbeginner

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2024-07-30T20:00:00

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

lapinuage

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2024-07-13T20:00:00

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.

Paper_boats

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2024-06-09T20:00:00

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.

benking

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2024-05-28T16:47:06

I've been dabbling in macro and product photography and have found this to be a nice lens. Images are sharp with nice background bokeh.

AMANDA S.

2024-04-26T20:00:00

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!

olliemakes3

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2024-03-26T20:00:00

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.

Will5291

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2023-11-28T19:00:00

Very happy with the sharpness of this lenses for my food photography. However, find it a bit difficult and slow to use manual focus on my RV as well as on the lenses. Need to improve my depth of field as well.

Derek89

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2023-10-19T20:00:00

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.

GrahamMCreative

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2023-10-19T20:00:00

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.

Gra M.

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2023-09-20T20:00:00

On a6700 and takes superb pictures. Design of auto/manual switch really good.

Rockbyter

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2023-09-10T20:00:00

Sharp, powerful and versatile macro lens. 90mm is fantastic for general nature photography.

Necronox

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2023-08-07T20:00:00

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...

Supra P.

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2023-08-06T20:00:00

An excellent macro lens with image stabilization and very sharp images.

Cod F.

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2023-07-29T20:00:00

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.

Blackcatmum

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2023-07-19T20:00:00

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.

dd2023

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