Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro Review: It Does It All

[@melissarzabo]

I am thinking of buying this lens and the Sony A7iii. So excited!

[@hjones451]

In my experience this lens works just as well with Sony camera bodies costing a third of the price (ie: a Sony 6000)

[@luisrequena8182]

I think you have the lens in full mode that why the focus hunting, the lens going to infinity to macro, when shooting portraits set the lens on ♾-0.5m it will performed better

[@DanboxingPH]

Dude, this video is very helpful. You helped me big time. Plus, want to take this time to appreciate your talking head segment. Very aesthetically pleasing. 🔥

[@hjones451]

Great review, Marc - I've had my Sony 90mm f2.8 for more than six years - It takes somes beating!

[@vedetopuro4910]

Can I use this lense for wedding photography and groups? Please respond.

[@MarcTaraz]

I personally would not use this lens for wedding photography. I'd prefer the 85mm instead of this. You can make any lens work for anything, but I don't know any wedding photographers that use this on wedding day

[@halimrahman]

I finally got my 90mm lens today. My question is, how do i replicate your technique to get close photoshoot of eyes like the one on your video thumbnail image? I mean in terms of distance, aperture and speed 😁🤔

[@MarcTaraz]

I think I was within a couple centimeters of her eye, wide open, and probably iso bumped up quite a bit due to how much light you need when you’re that close

[@sneakyghostfilms]

The minimum working focal distance is a little over 5 inches with this...not quite right up to the lens, but, some cheap extension tubes definitely let you do that. Then your depth of field becomes even more crazy shallow though. I'm thinking of getting a macro focusing rack for this and have been procrastinating.

[@rajajinnah6749]

I watched the video and assumed that u must have 200K+ subs. I am sure u will reach there with such quality. Subbed ❤️

[@remusmoise8836]

why?? 12 minutes of bla, bla, bla....Oh my God!!

[@NwEditions]

Hello when I put it in manual mode, I zoom perfectly from a distance, but when I shoot the zoom it disappears and the photo is seen from afar, what could it be?

[@MarcTaraz]

My only guess is that you're seeing the manual focus helper, which punches in on the images to make sure your focus is right. That's not actually what your image framing looks like

[@NwEditions]

@@MarcTaraz So the zoom could only be done in post-production?

[@MarcTaraz]

Yes you can crop in post. This is a prime lens. It cannot zoom

[@RobertoTaylor]

Great review Marc! I just rented this lens from Tempe Camera last weekend to test out before I bought it, and it's the perfect lens for beauty portraits. Now I'm just waiting for Amazon to get it stock so I can order it...lol

[@MarcTaraz]

It is quite literally the perfect lens for beauty. You're going to love it

[@RobertoTaylor]

@@MarcTaraz , I ended up ordering to get in line, they estimated delivery at the end of July, but I just received it last Sunday. Very excited to start shooting with it as soon as this second Covid wave dies down here in AZ.

[@bobditty]

Great review man! Trying to decide between the 85mm 1.8 and this lens. I think im sold on the macro. More versatility and I already own the sigma 135mm 1.8 for the creamy bokeh shots. Subscribed

[@MelonAMango]

How is the 135mm focal length going for you?

[@asymptotee]

I have Sony A7SII and I'll buy this lens for food photography/videography.. Thanks for the awesome review!

[@simplyyycheyenne]

What are your thoughts on using this lens for eye photography?

[@MarcTaraz]

The best lens for eye photography 🔥

[@controversyV4S]

I know this is an older video but what do you think of the Sony FE100mm

[@MarcTaraz]

I did a whole video on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTEqoipptCXqck

[@ItsPinecone_911]

Im looking at getting a Sony A7R iii or maybe waiting for the A7R iv to come out but am definitly gonna get this lens for the camera along with Sony G 70mm-300mm lens

[@MarcTaraz]

Its a great lens! Definitely a Swiss army knife

[@sic04250f]

I just got the A7III with a kit lens 28-70, 18mm batis, 90mm macro and the 70-300mm. Next up I definitely want the 24mm 1.4 GM then maybe the 24-105 for travel.

[@jj.talbott]

Great review. I'm taking this big boy underwater. Macro life and nature photography is where it's at with this lens. I prefer my 85 for portraits.

[@benreed5575]

awesome.. what housing would you get?

[@allanjunior9198]

i know it is kinda off topic but do anyone know a good site to stream newly released movies online ?

[@edenlevi8494]

@Allan Junior flixportal =)

[@allanjunior9198]

@Eden Levi thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it !

[@edenlevi8494]

@Allan Junior Happy to help :)

[@JohnCDodde-kz7qe]

Lovely review and I’m to buy this one! Thank you so much and looking forward to your next video.

[@pablosol2279]

I have this lense and love it. I only have a 35mm and this 90mm and with those 2 I can do almost everything I want. With this lens I've made beautifull landscapes and sunset.. Portrets and macro. 👌🏽

[@timinator83]

Hi Pablo i have the 85 1.8 but really enjoy taking macro too, shall i return my 85 and get this 90 macro so i can do portraits and macro 2 for price of 1... i also have the 24mm 1.4 gmaster which is awesome for those wider shots and good for astro and street stuff. Itd be nice just to own two decent lenses that cover near enough everything i want

[@pablosol2279]

@@timinator83 wouldn't be a bad idea. It's such a versatile lens. 👌🏽

[@ChannaEdirisinghe]

​@@timinator83 I also have the 24mm 1.4 Gmaster. Now struggling to decide whether I should go for 85mm 1.8 or 90mm 2.8 macro. Did you go for it? @Douv

[@timinator83]

@@ChannaEdirisinghe if you take a lot of portraits,weddings etc the 85 1.8 is awesome, but if not id go for the other. I tend to use the wider 24mm than anything else

[@timinator83]

As for the macro, not taken the plunge yet.

[@J_bui]

Any other lens you recommend for product photography?

[@MarcTaraz]

The 90mm is really great for those detail shots of products, but it depends on what kind of product work you're looking to do! I've really been liking my 35mm for product work too!

[@J_bui]

Marc Taraz Steiner Definitely! You’re getting a much wider view with the 35 mm so probably great for theme shots with the products and lifestyle. We’re wanting to get shots of shears so will probably need a macro lens to get up close & personal.

[@mrz1342]

Very important points! So, for best portraiture handheld shooting, shall i invest for GM 85, 1,4 or 1.8 or?

[@MarcTaraz]

Thats really up to you and how YOU shoot, as well as your budget! For me I absolutely LOVE the 85 1.8. I'm not usually doing super macro work that requires the 90, and I like having the wider apeture on the 1.8. It's smaller and lighter too, and more affordable. But that's just me and how I shoot!

[@Skelly6752]

I currently have the Canon 100mm f2.8 L but having just bought the a7iii I'm going to change to the Sony and go Native.

[@gabrielenzelberger6295]

Stupid question, does it do astro?

[@maryamka9262]

great video thanks! Please give me some advice Which lens is better for portrait photography and why? Sony FE 85mm F/1.8. sony 90mm macro .85mm sigma art. i like macro it has very high sharpness and actually you can use it for portrait and prodoct and macro photography but the 90 macro will be slower and heavier Aperture blades don’t fully retract and bokeh highlights show aperture blade shap

[@directordyce8549]

definitely coppin' this.... thank u big time for the detailed REVIEW!! Greatly Appreciated

[@jessegenao3290]

Very well made video, beautiful color grading on the video as well!

[@premiumhyder1574]

I just order it .. waiting for it :D

[@FrancesCappetta]

Looking to buy. thanks understanding it more now

[@CREATIVIZOR]

Greatest review on this lens Marc. Really helped a lot. Would you recommend this lens for over the head and tilted food videography as well?

[@MarcTaraz]

I'm glad you liked it! Do you mean like a birds eye view top down angle?

[@CREATIVIZOR]

Sorry! I mean over the top looking right into the Pan/Casserole while the food is cooking. Like the Tasty (food channel) videos.

[@CREATIVIZOR]

@@MarcTaraz For this kind of videos : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17LnnR_f6-ZqZo

[@CREATIVIZOR]

Would this lens be good for this kind of videos : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3a3eICNZc6Xa6M ?

[@MarcTaraz]

You're gonna want a wide lens for those kinds of vids, Id say probably a focal length between 16 and 35 full frame equivilant. The 90 is a lil tight for that kind of stuff

[@giuseppeamoruso7220]

Hi, I just bought this lens . I heard a noise ( kind of squeaking) and also I noticed that it focus alone in en out several times. It is normal ? Thanks

[@MarcTaraz]

I do not think that is normal. If get your lens checked.

[@melvz87]

Thank you for a very detailed review

[@MarcTaraz]

You are most welcome!

[@yasinimamverdiyev8]

10:48 lens which lens?

[@piero.massera]

can you use this lense on a lumix gh5s and stabilize it with the ronin sc?

[@MarcTaraz]

Not that I'm aware of.... I don't think there are any sony to m43rds adapters and it is a lil long to properly balance on the SC

[@daisukevideo]

Macro lens is very interesting! I also have one. I enjoy shooting every day ♬ Thank you for the video! With love from Japan :)

[@MarcTaraz]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@daisukevideo]

@@MarcTaraz It was very interesting! I subscribed to the channel! Please come visit me on my channel :)

[@williamcoles6119]

It’s one of fav lenses ever

[@MarcTaraz]

Its a great freaking lens

[@NickPolak]

Thanks man, great review

[@schoeferfilm]

I have this lense too for my fx6 😉👍🏻🎥 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@MarcTaraz]

Can't go wrong with this one! And hello! 😊

[@lupe103344522]

Amazing review!!! Def gonna get this now. Love the comparisons between the other two companies producing similar products too.

[@MarcTaraz]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@sadenb]

I will get this lens only but after a few years. I know this is a highly specialized lens and I need some standard lens before that.

[@KhoiNguyens]

super informative. you really know your stuff. good work!

[@CookieThug]

just got one!

[@GiuseppeM]

6:30 that's because Sony has stabilization in the body and not the lens like Canon or Nikon

[@yaacovsarshalom6066]

Thanks!

[@larrypatterson2096]

Great video.

[@MarcTaraz]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@aperez4198]

You pointed out that optical stabilization in this lens is a great advantage. But if you're using a Sony camera, the camera body already has optical stabilization, and I saw a video test by an expert who found that an optically stabilized lens does not add any extra stabilization to the already stabilized Sony camera. Very good review overall though.

[@lomarvgc1580]

Good thing it's not a gm because it would cost twist as much

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you! Great vid! :)

[@ytano5782]

I bought this lens for 750€ "used" (nearly new) for nature macros and use it also for pet photography. For human Portraits it is a little bit too sharp in my opinion. But this lens is amazing for all the details in fur and close ups for eyes, wow.

[@wzk921109]

I’d say this lens is mostly purchased by dentist, cause I have one.

[@pablosol2279]

Just curious.. U use this lens to photograph teeth?

[@wzk921109]

Pablo Sol yes

[@lomarvgc1580]

Not to mention this is like the 3rd sharpest lens in the world

[@suphanathadirek-udomrat1424]

8:01 kawaii eye!!!!!!

[@ARQUIROCKER]

7:10

[@marcelouribe8631]

ojasos de Rachel i love it

[@gamingchannel-gh2wh]

You talk to much and basically show nothing of how the lense work.. Show more footage and way less talking.

[@casionerd]

"You talk to much." - gaming channel Is there someone in the video named much? Must've missed that part.

[@aLittlePal]

getting this with A7R IV.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Such a successful man. 🥹