Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is a full-frame macro prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on 4 March 2015.

Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony 90mm Macro attached to a Sony α7II
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Part numberSEL-90M28G (VX9118)
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus drivedual-motor linear drive piezo-electric (DDSSM)
Focal length90mm
Image format35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 (22)[1]
Close focus distance0.28 metres (0.92 ft)[1]
Max. magnification1:1 (1×)[1]
Diaphragm blades9 blades, circular[1]
Construction15[1] elements in 11[1] groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
Unique featuresG series, internal focusing with double floating elements, dedicated macro lens
Applicationportrait, macro
Physical
Min. length130.5 millimetres (5.14 in)[1]
Max. length130.5 millimetres (5.14 in)[1]
Diameter79 millimetres (3.1 in)[1]
Weight602 grams (1.327 lb)[1]
Filter diameter62mm[1]
Colorblack
Software
Lens ID32802[2][3]
Lens spec"FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS"[2]
Accessories
Lens hoodbayonet, round (ALC-SH138[4])[1]
Casepouch
History
Introduction2015
Retail info
MSRP$1100 USD (as of 2015)

As of June 2017, the 90mm Macro lens is one of only 3 E-mount lenses manufactured by Sony that are specifically designed for macro photography, with the others being the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro lenses. Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, this lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, producing a field-of-view equivalent on full frame of 135mm.

Build quality

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The lens features a weather resistant plastic exterior with a matte black finish. The lens is currently the only Sony E-mount lens to feature an external focusing ring, which can be pulled up or down relative to the lens body to switch quickly between manual and autofocus. On the side of the lens are a pair of external switches controlling the lens' focusing range and image stabilization.

The lens' autofocus motor is fast and accurate on all Sony E-mount cameras, with only mild hunting when shooting at its closest focusing distance in low-light situations.

Image quality

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The lens has exceptional sharpness straight from its maximum aperture of f/2.8,[5][6] with very little chromatic aberration, distortion, and vignetting.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Hohner, Michael (2015). "Minolta/Konica Minolta/Sony Alpha lens data: Lens tech data for Sony FE 90/2.8 Macro G OSS". Archived from the original on 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
  2. ^ a b Paul, Matthias R. (2015-04-22) [2014]. "E-Bajonett-Objektiv-IDs: Welches E-Bajonett-Objektiv hat welche ID?" [E-Mount Lens IDs: Which lens reports which lens ID?] (in German). Archived from the original on 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
  3. ^ Harvey, Phil (2015-06-26). "Exif, Sony MakerNotes, Sony LensType2 Values". Archived from the original on 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  4. ^ Paul, Matthias R. (2015-05-20) [2012]. "Übersicht Sony-Gegenlichtblenden für Objektive" [Overview of Sony lens shades for A- and E-mount lenses] (in German). Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
  5. ^ "Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Review". www.kenrockwell.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  6. ^ "Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS review". Amateur Photographer. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
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