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The choice of macro lenses to match full-frame Sony Alpha cameras is not exactly broad. Although these cameras can mount virtually all legacy macro lenses via adapters, all except Canon lenses and legacy Sony lenses for DSLRs provide autofocus and automatic aperture, with significant limitations of performance. A focal length of 90 mm is a minimum for a macro lens usable in the field on full frame. This particular model has been designed to provide a sharp image on a 42 Mpixel sensor, which is not true of many legacy lenses. At this focal length, it is also useful as a short tele for portraits or general use. This is not a small or lightweight lens, however. Because of the long focus throw, a macro lens cannot be expected to provide a fast autofocus, or a precise autofocus in low light. This lens is better than others I have tried in the past on other cameras, but still hunts back and forth in low light, even with the focus limiter engaged. In my opinion it is a fair compromise for its excellent optical quality and high but not excessive price, and considering the lack of real alternatives it is a must-have for macrophotography with Alpha cameras. The coming Tamron 90 mm macro could be a lower-cost alternative, smaller-sized, and most likely will provide a good image quality (just like the earlier Tamron 90 mm macros, which are all good). Only tests will show whether there are any significant differences in image quality and autofocus speed between the Sony and the Tamron 90 mm macros.Read full review
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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.
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FE 90mm f2.8 G OSS lens is INCREDIBLY SHARP!! It's not the fastest focusing lens, but I bought this for Macro work anyway and so most of the time it's in Manual Focus mode. Don't get me wrong, the auto-focusing isn't bad - it's just when compared to some other top-shelf lenses that I have. This porttrait/macro lens is just a dream - and is rated the best Macro lens in the world by DX0MARK.
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This is well worth adding to the collection. Although macro, quite versatile for other types of photography. Beautifully sharp images, fantastic build quality also. I am very happy with this purchase and highly recommend every Sony user to at least consider it.
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