Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
Optical Image Stabilization |
Weather-sealed |
Autofocus |
Distance Scale |
Full-time Manual Focusing |
Focus Distance Limiter |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
High Max Magnification ratio of 0.92x |
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch |
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Lens Mount
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a maximum diameter of 79mm and total length of 131mm. It weighs 602g / 21.2 oz.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS and Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS and the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro Size and Weight
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS:
Focal Range
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a fixed focal length of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 135mm.
Weather Sealings
The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Focusing Mechanism of the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.92x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.92x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Optical Formula
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 11 groups .
Optical Construction of the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Body Colour
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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Top Alternatives of Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens
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