Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens

         

One of the most widely appreciated niche lenses in Sony’s lineup, the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS is Sony’s take on the classic short-telephoto macro prime. It offers life-size 1:1 maximum magnification and 11" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects, along with a purpose-built form that includes focusing and magnification scales on the lens barrel. Optically, it uses aspherical and low-dispersion elements to cut aberrations and color fringing and a Nano AR coating that suppresses flare. The Direct Drive SSM offers precise AF performance and OSS helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens

Applications: Considering “Macro” is in the lens’s name, it’s clear this lens is intended for close-up, high magnification shooting with its 1:1 reproduction ratio and short minimum focusing distance. In a pinch, the 90mm focal length will also work for portraiture and other applications requiring a short-tele look.

Perks

Drawbacks

+ Life-size 1:1 maximum magnification for true macro use
+ OSS for stability
+ Intuitive manual focus control and printed focusing distance/magnification scale

- Maximum f/2.8 design
- Slower autofocus performance

Specs

Focal Length 90mm
Aperture Range f/2.8 to f/22
Optical Layout 15 elements, 11 groups
(1 aspherical element, 1 Super ED element, 1 extra-low dispersion element)
Coating Nano AR
Minimum Focusing Distance 11" / 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 1.0x
Diaphragm Blades 9
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Size 62mm
Dimensions 3.1 x 5.1" / 79 x 130.5mm
Weight 1.3 lb / 602 g