MORE THAN MACRO - SONY 90 MM F2.8

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Who else loves this lens??! Also PIZZA.

[@chefandrewchung]

I use mine a lot, it's currently living on my A7III

[@connolly3000]

I picked this up a couple of months ago, fantastic festures, nice creamy background, excellent bokeh. I bought this instead of a cheaper macro and the 85mm 1.8 by Sony to cover portrait and macro! I wouldn't use it for video personally as the focus travel even when limiting is too long. I agree with sharpness though 👌🏼 My IG account is sc_photography_2020 All macro shots taken on this lens!

[@illrolla222]

Great lens love mine!

[@ralphtime]

Just pizza.

[@maritimemetaldoc6812]

@@chefandrewchung Same here. its on my A7III 90% of the time. I use for everything from street photography to "scanning" film negatives.

[@Alexander0189]

Just ordered this for my A6400' cannot wait! Macro is my absolute favourite type of photography! Great video ☺

[@aravindgopinathan6371]

The 90 is a phenomenal lens. Paired with my a6000 it yields an effective focal length of 135mm and that is terrific for portraits. To be honest, I've used the 90 more for portraiture than macro work on both the a9 and my original a6000. Never regretted getting it over the 85 1.8.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

there you go! another happy portrait user!

[@mhouslay7281]

Aravind Gopinathan Great to hear that you like using this with your A6000. I am thinking of buying it for my new A6400 but haven’t been able to see any reviews using it on a crop sensor sony camera. Any experience of macro work with it and the A6000?

[@nsnoesuarez]

I'm into Portraiture , Thanks for posting, now I'm planning to get this lens instead of the 85mm.

[@patkeen8668]

Bought this lens recently primarily for marcro and have been watching many KZbin reviews. Your review hits all the question points I had and is the best by far. Thanks!

[@mariuxxxx1]

I got these for my first lense with my first camera sony a7iii overall setup was pretty expensive but i think it was definitely worth it i have so much fun with it macro photography is my favorite thing to do i love it so much thank you for reviewing these lenses

[@vertigev]

Dude, great video. Organized, informative, clear, and no fluff. Subbed! Also, that lens looks amazing 👍

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Thankyou!! Welcome 🙏🏼

[@HeartsContentFarmhouse]

I just almost sent my lens in to be repaired bc I couldn’t get it to autofocus!! Didn’t know about the clutch! Thank you so much 😊

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Happy to help!

[@svfishy6]

Im a full time outdoor photo/video shooter that is not the easiest on their gear but do take care of it. I "put" this lens back in my bag with a small toss of about 6 inches into soft cleaning cloths and the lens motors broke... Currently getting repaired at Sony, waiting on a price. Just be careful heard this is slightly common.

[@evanmargol3408]

Oi. Could you keep us updated on how this all works out for you?

[@svfishy6]

@@evanmargol3408 Absolutely... Currently on its way to Precision Cameras, Sony's Repair department. U.S

[@svfishy6]

@@StefanHeisu 600 bucks and 2 months later it was fixed by sony repair. Right after it was sold and bought the sigma 105mm and it has been kicking strong for 2 1/2 years. I still use it daily.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Nice review. Those are not different speed settings on the lens. Those are the range of distance that you have to set according to your project needs, so that they lens does not hunt for focus from infinity to macro at every press. For e.g. The 0.5 to infinity settings will skip all the macro area, which saves time. If your sessions are macro, then the 0.5 to 0.28 setting will focus only in the macro area, and skip the further distance to save full range hunting time. But there are focus speed settings in the camera body, which are especially for videos.

[@therigobertodelgado1275]

Love this review. So many examples and experiences over just specs.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

That’s how I try to cover things 🤙🏻

[@copasetic04]

Thanks for not talking just to hear yourself talk. Very well done video.

[@tombuck]

I’m a year late, but I have to compliment your Palm Springs shirt. My hometown! 🙌

[@luispaxtor2680]

Really good that you showed the different focus settings, makes a huge difference depending on what you are trying to focus on.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Makes a huge difference (if you care about speed, haha)

[@KROMAprd]

Shooting with one of these for the first time, this friday for a product shoot! This was a nice, clean, concise breakdown and you've got me super psyched to get started now! Subscribed!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

great to hear!

[@jstumpenhorst]

I have been using this lens for a year or so and I love it. It is a fantastic lens!!

[@francoismarc3]

Soooo, I forgot about this lens. I was gonna pick up the Sigma 85 1.4, but I think I rather get this one instead. I'm mainly a photographer here in Korea, but I'm starting to do videos more and more. This lens is great for both. EXTREMELY well-made video. Thanks.

[@okogenetics7314]

i been trying to buy these lens for Months ! it finally came in stock at BH and it’s arriving at my door this saturday !

[@chrisbrockhurst]

boom!!!! exciting

[@lightchild]

How do you like it and what do you use it for ? Photo / Video ?

[@okogenetics7314]

lightchild it’s super sharp ! i use it for straight photo. AF is great and pretty fast. i still trying to grasp the macro aspect of it. def need great lighting and a tripod for that. i tried one outside and did some focus stacking with it and it looks great on the computer

[@NiitLifeCreative]

Nice, simple and on point - nice breeze on KZbin. Thank you!

[@kurtisca]

Awesome video, great info from start to finish!

[@thisisourchannel3589]

I just bought this lens and your video is so helpful. Thank you!

[@premiumhyder1574]

The most useful review for sony 90mm macro lens

[@Gmakamian]

This was the second lens I bought when I moved to sony e-mount back in 2015 and I still use it almost everyday. I shoot a lot of food/drinks and this is the lens for all of that. I tried shooting people with this as well, but honestly I would recommend the 85 1.8 over this for people.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

How come?

[@Gmakamian]

@@chrisbrockhurst Hey Chris, I find the focus a little on the slow side for events/weddings, and 1.8 gets more light in low lit places. The 85 is just a much faster and easier lens to work with for run and gun. But yes, the 90 is a much sharper lens with a much better image. The 85 can look very flat.

[@davidalangraham]

Got an open box return for a steal. Love this lens!

[@alexs.8220]

I liked soooooo much this video! Great job, Thanks dude! :)

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Thankyou!

[@Paulus449]

Bought this lens the other day for my a7iii. Haven't had time to use it yet but will do tomorrow

[@Jaibytes]

Can you compare this with new Sigma Art 105mm DG DN Sony Mount

[@nicoles.6694]

🙏🙏🙏

[@yufeima8323]

I just bought this lens today and it is great in terms of macro photography. I expect that I will use it for portrait as well

[@martindennis9531]

Great review. I've been eyeballing this lens for a while. Maybe soon I'll get one. One thing that I find very helpful for macro is an off camera flash or on camera with the right defuser. Makes all the difference when a tripod isn't practical.

[@krisztiankovacs3577]

Great Lens, and nice popping at 15:01...🧐🤫👌✋👏

[@JoshGudgeon]

What a man. Need to get one as I’m setting some luxury watches soon 🥸Cheers my friend 🙏

[@benpearce2044]

The 90mm is fantastic and definitely one of my favourite lens!

[@javierthebarber3104]

Buen video güero gabasho! Gracias! Este es el lente q andaba buscando

[@Akkadvlogs]

Thank you so much great video and i wanted to add it’s great for product photos

[@RaC09]

Great one. Thanks One issue I'm facing - is with A7 IV, once this lens is put on, the camera says with this lens (90mm macro), tracking selection is not allowed. Also, 200 shutter speed shows "Flicker" on the viewfinder and the photo is not sharp in 5 -15 feet distance, lowering the shutter speed to 60 makes a shot blurry ...very confused about how to use this lens. I updated the A7 IV to the latest software v4. Can you use AF-C and face tracking with Sony body and 90mm macro. Also, can you make a video of how to set this lens for portrait, street, and macro photography with face tracking with AF-C. Thanks !

[@carboncarbonx43]

This is a particularly valuable review for me because I am planning on shooting video with a Sony A 7Siii. I may purchase a primary still Sony later. For my video shooting, it's this and the GM 28-70. Much thanks for your hard work.

[@luispaxtor2680]

It's a great lens, I really enjoy using it for macro photography. I have not used it for portraits yet but look forward to it.

[@bokbokeh]

Been waiting for this for quite a while!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

made it just for you :)

[@hankfink5412]

13:05 that a deadcat/windscreen for a microphone? awesome video, loved it

[@chrisbrockhurst]

BOOM winner. DM me on IG and ill get you the presets. Honestly didn't think anyone would get it, good work haha.

[@hankfink5412]

Haha thank you so much! Looked kinda similar to the one right in front of me so I figured I'd give it a go 😂

[@hankfink5412]

also pizza 😂🍕

[@amapro_life]

Great lens. Worth every penny :)

[@chrisbrockhurst]

agreed!!

[@connolly3000]

Even better when Sony price matched the cheapest UK retailer then give you £100 cashback too 😋 £750 in total for a brand new lens with extended warranty! Super impressed

[@petedownham9571]

Fantastic review Chris thanks very much

[@1skydiving]

Finally, thank you for explaining the settings from full to the closest setting… thank for an awesome video. Question. Why does the lens, when doing macro, does it focus super close and when you take the actual photo it is much further away?

[@matsonmedina916]

15:01 yo was that a fart? 😂

[@legallyharmless]

@13:06 - looks like human hair.. Btw thank for review. My interest is macro and portrait photography. Loved the details of lens. Plus I also like to get into street photography.. Is it good for street photography as well?

[@harry.hartanto]

12:52 the iris photo, is it cropped or straight out of the camera?

[@jusdimaapi]

Came across your video. Been torn between 90mm and 85mm. Your video gave me an answer. Thank you so much! I did subscribe! ✌🏼

[@chrisbrockhurst]

I’m guessing you went 90 in that case!?

[@jusdimaapi]

@@chrisbrockhurst i will! Thanks to you!

[@jusdimaapi]

I bought the lens last week. It was 100 dollars off. Thank you again for helping me decide. The lens is awesome. Haven’t tried it fully yet. Looking forward to take awesome macros and portraits with it. 🤟🏼

[@shiowhui6568]

Great content to share, love it so much♥️♥️👍

[@christianmarriott2983]

Excellent review and good sound design skills - must be from the UK

[@chrisbrockhurst]

UK born, Canada since 10 years ago :)

[@Paleoish]

Awesome video my man!

[@Las_cacas]

So across the camera platform... Sony, canon, fuji... I think this is the best macro lens. Haven't shot with the fuji 80mm, but I can't imagine it beating this one.

[@adam.uw.8]

Awesome video! Thank you very much😊

[@tgchism]

Nice review as always!

[@NLMusique]

Great videos. Thanks for the tips on macro

[@chrisbrockhurst]

My pleasure!

[@dustybyng]

Do you experience any ‘movement’ in the lens? Particularly at close focus in manual? A slight clunk… not always there and disappears when OIS is switched off.

[@Tsebish]

Hey Chris, do you think sony will update this lens anytime soon or its gonna be a long time and we should just buy it now? Thanks for a great video! Have a good one

[@UCTeeth]

Would this lens work for product b-roll of whiskey bottles?

[@Antoine2592]

Looks like a beautiful lense ! Great video Chris. What was that sound at 15:01 :) ?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

A little wind haha

[@victorrcn]

I was looking for that comment! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stuartswindell2835]

How close can you get on the eye in video without cropping on full frame ? Can you get like the eye only ?

[@Soldier828]

Amazing lens! Thx for your video.

[@modernmusicstudio303]

This was a great video!

[@linken_lp]

There is some weird shake at 11:58 . From where is it coming ?

[@talonsix]

Nice work! The AF/MF focus clutch is also on the E-PZ 18-110 G OSS lens.

[@CameraNomadic]

Very sneaky with the preset offer. I hereby declare it to be a deadcat / microphone windscreen. Excellent video and very timely for me. I bought the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 three days ago on your recommendation but I might return it and get the 90mm. The 85 is an excellent value for portraits but the 90 looks like it will do everything the 85 will do and more. The 90 is almost three times the price but given the versatility, it will pay for itself very quickly. There's only so much room in my bag so I'm leaning towards the 90. Thoughts? Your videos are excellent for my camera bag and terrible for my wallet. Much love for PIZZA.

[@Lucamitm]

Thanks for going to the point right away

[@nihaldevkar3832]

Hi, I m a dentist & a beginner in photography. Have got Sony 6100 with G90mm Macro lens but not able to use it convincingly for intraoral Or extraoral photos. Can u plz help in sharing d settings.

[@stonevalleyfilms3651]

How has this been for weddings? I just picked this up in hopes to use it for the weddings I have coming up this summer.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

because of the OSS and the fact I like to shoot handheld, amazing!

[@stonevalleyfilms3651]

@@chrisbrockhurst cool. Mine comes in today. I’ve hoped that it would double as a macro/portrait for my wedding footage, but I’m a little nervous about the autofocus speed. We will see! 😊

[@foces1000]

I really like the videos that you post but this one crack me up at the minute 15:01 when you said: a little wind and there is a fart sound. So I was wondering if you did this on purpose.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Haha yep, added in!

[@foces1000]

In fact, I make the move to get this lens today after seeing your criticism. I spent time watching other videos, but you ended up convincing me

[@DiraPictures]

15:00 did you fart there? 🤔😂

[@brandonunknown7396]

I know I heard that too lol I rewinded it 6 times because I thought I was hearing things, nope its a fart sound!

[@bcgandrewej8]

Great review Chris. Do you feel there’s a need to own this as well as an 85mm prime 1.8 for video?

[@alfnazr]

The Easter egg fart was a nice touch (LOL)

[@chrisbrockhurst]

yesssss!! haha

[@iskandartaib]

Interesting. I've got the Tamron equivalent (90mm f2.8 Macro) and a lot of the stuff covered in this video should apply. It's also got a reputation for being very sharp. Maybe I should take it out of the house now and then and see how useful it is for things other than macro photography.

[@joseluisjimenez5882]

Amazing lens! I have it too for my a7iii. I use it often for portraits and the sharpness is just crazy. The photo is a death cat maybe??? 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️

[@perloid]

Any suggestions for filters to slap on when shooting portraits? Tiffen BPM 1/4? 1/8? Tiffen Soft Fx? Any suggestions?

[@jamesdicicco7926]

Hey Chris did you ever do a comparison of the 90mm vs 85mm? I'm thinking i might swap my 85mm 1.8 out for the 90mm as it just seems like a more versatile lens

[@wildlifehouse]

Anyone know if the Sony 90mm can be used with the Sony FX30 for macro videography? Thanks!

[@RICHARDVINCSNIPERV]

Hi, great vid. Would you pick up the 85mm batis or the Sony 90mm to film with the A7SIII? Cheers from Qc, Canada

[@highwayman1224]

Nice shirt! I was born in Palm Springs 56 years ago.

[@estevanzamora]

Just picked up a used one form B&H rated as 10/10 for $870! Fingers crossed the guy rating them knew what he was doing. I was wondering, do you have some videos planned for product videography?

[@stonevalleyfilms3651]

Just got mine today. Does yours have a loud autofocus motor? It’s not the OSS because when I turn it off it’s still making a noise, but when I put it into manual focus, the noise stops.

[@benleong2008]

If shooting for video, is gimbal good too compared to using a tripod?

[@blossomout5463]

Thank you for the video!!

[@perloid]

This lens or 85 1.4 for video on the a7 iv and 24mm 1.4 ?

[@MrsCap2]

Thanks ! good review again ;)

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Thanks for watching!

[@DannyKim5859]

As a B roll lens do you prefer 85mm f1.8 or 90mm f.2.8?

[@naveensidhardh6603]

I wish I skipped my 85mm 1.8 & bought this macro, I'm not aware of it. 😐 How's this lens for portraits?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

just lovely.

[@allahofgaming7651]

Buying this bad boy

[@andysmith8031]

I was very tempted to trade in or sell my 85mm 1.8 to get one of these. I’d want to use it for portraits with the added bonus or macro and detail..

[@blAckevans]

I’m gonna save up for these lens

[@chrisbrockhurst]

its worth it!

[@DarrellDucharme]

Another great Macro is the Sigma 70mm 2.8. Super sharp, affordable and the great Sigma look.

[@THELIFEOFCB]

is this lens full frame

[@DarrellDucharme]

@@THELIFEOFCB yes, it is.

[@TheUtopianWanderer]

Looks like a great lens indeed! But I wanted to know if you think it's a softer look than the 85mm 1.8? Because I know most people I'd shoot portraits with don't necessarily want that super sharp image and prefer to look softer usually.

[@von_Hagen]

I'd say you're better off with sharp images that you could "soften up" in post. Save a dedicated preset in Lightroom for just that if you want to cut down on editing time. Always better to have headroom, be able to tone down rather than have to artificially add sharpness!

[@thesud7]

i think this is the best review on this lens i came across so far. still considering whether i should buy. loooking to replace me 85FE ... to make things more difficult sigma threw in a reeeeeally good 85 1.4 which is t he other candidate i am considering. i love the macro capabilities thzen again i like to have t he option to compensate for low light situations using lower apertures

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Thankyou!!!

[@abhinavashishaind]

Well explained. Anyone this lens has a lot of focus breathing?

[@TheShivam204]

Will it be a good buy over sony 85 1.8 for indian Weddings? Where you need fast autofocus and beautiful images Kindly advise

[@deviprasadchand]

I have tried both. 90mm f2.8 is great. But man for weddings you need to edit your shots a lot with this lens. This is super sharp and captures all the unnecessary details. It is 2.8f so needs really good lighting. 85mm is better in AF, no dispute in that. Given a choice I would still pick 90mm for its versatility and colours. I am not a professional so don’t do much editing. If you are a professional, I would say stick with portrait lens. The one thing that impressed me the most about 90mm is that clutch for AF-MF. The best I have ever seen in any lens in my life.

[@gabinofotografia1677]

What does the lens look like with a sony 6400?

[@domesticaveman]

A microphone wind buffer! 13:05

[@GastronomyAndFitness]

Im having trouble taking the actual photo, it zooms out when i take it and then i dont get the macro shot

[@antoniof1719]

This is not a zoom lens haha. You are probably talking about magnification for helping with the focusing and you can turn off that setting if you dont know how to frame shots

[@krm_sar]

Thinking about to trade my 85 1.4 GM and get this beauty, because it‘s cheaper, sharper, and i can use it for macro and my portraits also! What do you think about it? Worth it?

[@GaryJahman]

Still need to pick this lens up. Nobody is talking negative about this. Sharpness goodness

[@noheadlights]

How can a lens with a ring showing the exact focus distance be focus by wire?

[@tiagogomes4114]

13:04 is this a carpet?

[@mohammedalsane66]

Thoughts on the sigma DC DN 45mm?