It's far less efficient at macro distances. And if there is the tiniest bit of wind, images will be blurry anyway - no matter, if you have oss or not. I'll trade in my Sony 90mm for the Sigma because of the better correction of chromatic aberrations and because of the imho much nicer bokeh of the Sigma (at non-macro distances).
Great review! Also like your portraits. This lens seems to have a great bokeh too. Something I wasn't too happy about with the Sony 90mm (at least at non-macro distances).
It may be a great lens for Product and commercial photography. I would love to see a direct image comparison with Sony 90mm macro, Tokina, laowa and samyang 100mm...
A very nice review. Comparing to the Sony 90 macro lens, which one would you choose for car/car details photography? Is the 90’s AF system so much of a value comparing to the 105’s price, focal length and weather sealing?
I have compared them both side by side in another video. I wouldn't use macro lens for car detail photography - you'd be better with a good 50mm or a decent zoom like 24-70 for that. Macro will do it but the af on any macro lens is never going to be brilliant
Really?! I have been using both of these lenses for awhile now and Sigma beats Sony by mile in every day AF usage. I'm not talking about macro - they both suck at AF at macro magnifications but every other scenario, especially portrait
Is it one to one magnification? Is focusing internal or does it extend? Lack of OSS is a negative for me, as I do some work with APS-C bodies without IBIS. The ease of switching between manual and AF on the Sony is fantastic. The Sigma extra reach is nice.
1:1 magnification and it does not extend. Lack of OSS could be a problem on a camera without build in IBIS. Although going proper close for macro shots ideally would need smaller apertures and a lot more light - depth of field is crazy shallow - so tripod would be a must anyway. I love 90mm's auto/manual push pull switch but with Sigma's being a standard switch is not an issue at all.
I wonder if it's just my copy, but mine will sit there and vibrate with the focus motor even when I'm not actively focusing. Vibrates the whole camera (I don't think anything is broken, though)
I recently bought it, it still does not arrive, you think that having this lens for photography of jewelry with photostacking, and portrait of a model being 2.8F, it would also be worth buying a batis 85 1.8F for portrait. Because from my point of view for portraiture, this sigma would only work in studio because of its 2.8F but a batis with 1.8 would give me a better bokeh outdoors, what do you think?
The #1 thing the Sony has over this lens, isn't the stabilization but the linear focus control. It's frustrating to do hand-held focus stacking on a fly by wire lens.
I have compared them both side bu side in this video: th-cam.com/video/jQ_52MxPC8E/w-d-xo.html I prefer Sony for video because of the manual focus ring being mechanical with hard stops
yes and no. Great focal length for street photography but the auto focus might hunt sometimes, especially if you change the focusing from something close to something further away. Normal with macro lenses
Is your video footage handheld? Did you stabilize in post using software? It looks very stable, lack of lens image stabilization doesn't appear to be an issue.
I'm torn between this and the Sony. The only thing making me doubt this lense is the FBW system. Did you find the latency (vs the instant mechanical focus ring) to be troublesome when manually focusing to shoot very close macro shots? I just saw your Sony 90mm review and your macro pictures were mind blowing. Particularly the one of your cat's nose. There was so much detail there on the hairs and such. Did you capture that handheld?! Or was it on a tripod? Your feedback would be very much appreciated, I'm just getting back to photography and wanna order my first lens, as before that I only had a point and shoot.
I don't think there is any latency with focusing on Sigma lens. I didn't notice any difference with it at all, even when doing macro adjustments. Yes, the cat nose and cat's eye in the 90mm review were shot hand held. Saying that all macro shots in this Sigma review were shot hand held too. If I didn't have the Sony lens already, I'd personally buy Sigma now. Check out my side by side comparison video. Thank you for watching. Let me know which one you are going to go for.
I thought that it really was much better than on Sony own macro lens on Sony camera
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@@PavSZ oh okay hmmm that is both good and bad :D that means i have no need to buy another lens but that also mean i can not buy another lens to improve that :D thanks a lot for the info :)
You've just made me put my Canon 100mm L Macro up for sale. I was using it with the MC-11 on my a7 IV, but this new Sigma is too good! You continue to shrink my wallet! Ordered and arriving in two days. Can't wait! Now just waiting for the Tamron 35-150 to be in stock...and 'maybe' the new Sigma 20mm f/2.0 DG DN. I need to block your TH-cam page so I don't have to file for bankruptcy!! 🤣😂
I just put an order on the 90mm Sony which is not on stock, do you recommend canceling and pre ordering this lens? I just purchased the A6600 about two months ago.
I already own 90mm and I love it, it is very good lens (I have reviewed it awhile ago) but this is just a tiny bit better. It's a newer technology. I think it is pre-order only right now. I am not sure when Sigma will be shipping it yet
Good video, but as an owner of the 90mm Sony, I see nothing I can't do with my Sony lens, plus the fact that it has OSS build-in. I bought it secondhand for 400 EUR and it was hardly used. The portret pictures on top of it all are not really convincing for me. Just my thoughts.
I am also an owner of 90mm. In my opinion bokeh is much nicer from Sigma. Sony is great, don't get me wrong, one of the sharpest lenses of all time but the bokeh it produces is very harsh in comparison. I will be doing a side by side comparison video in a couple of weeks. Thanks for watching
Great video! In my opinion, buy the Sony for your E-mount. Nothing like the native lens experience. Also, think long term. Native lenses have a higher resale value when you want to trade. Sony has after service shops everywhere if the lens needs to be repaired for whatever the reason. Can't go wrong with the 90mm...
The lens aperture adjustment takes me away from other more important duties. Not knocking this lens, I only have two hands and one brain. I prefer a dial aperture with my thumb or forefinger.
it's no different than any other lens with huge difference between closest (macro) focusing and the infinity. Once you have it focused on a person, any standard focusing in that focal range is instant. If you try to get a full body shot and then macro of an eye, it might struggle a bit.
800 баксов, и зажали лепестков в диафрагму и стабилизатор. Надеюсь тамрон или самьянг выпустит аналог баксов за 500. Там тоже как обычно ничего не будет, но хоть цену не станут мб задирать.
do you use macro lens for just macro photography or treat it like a regular lens that can focus really close?
I have the older canon version of this lens and I use it for portre also.
I have always used macro lenses for studio shoots as well with sharp results.
Great review. Need a macro for my A7iv and this may be the one. Cheers!
Thank you!
It is a solid choice when it comes to macro and quality but you should also look into Sony's own 90mm
Got mine on preorder was going to buy the Sony 90 mm but I’m good with this.
Excellent video! It's very complete. You got some pretty nice shots in this, well done 😏
Thanks a lot Martin!
Again great work! Please keep up the great content and humble character!
thank you so much!!
honestly, LOVE this lens!!! I use it every chance I get!
me too!
I just bought the sony 90mm like two weeks ago.
And I have to say it I LOVE IT. Stabilize is a most in macro.
It's far less efficient at macro distances. And if there is the tiniest bit of wind, images will be blurry anyway - no matter, if you have oss or not. I'll trade in my Sony 90mm for the Sigma because of the better correction of chromatic aberrations and because of the imho much nicer bokeh of the Sigma (at non-macro distances).
@Gap Yes, image stabilization won't really help and this is what I wanted to say.
@Gap 👍👍
Thank you! I love all your videos!❤️
Thank you for watching!
Great review! Also like your portraits. This lens seems to have a great bokeh too. Something I wasn't too happy about with the Sony 90mm (at least at non-macro distances).
Thank you for all the information Pav :)
Macro lens is very interesting! I also have one. I enjoy shooting every day ♬ Thank you for the video! With love from Japan :)
thank you for watching!
@@PavSZ It was very interesting! I subscribed to the channel! Please come visit me on my channel :)
It may be a great lens for Product and commercial photography. I would love to see a direct image comparison with Sony 90mm macro, Tokina, laowa and samyang 100mm...
I will be doing side by side comparison to Sony 90mm soon
This is a very helpful video, thank you friend!
Glad it was helpful!
A very nice review. Comparing to the Sony 90 macro lens, which one would you choose for car/car details photography? Is the 90’s AF system so much of a value comparing to the 105’s price, focal length and weather sealing?
I have compared them both side by side in another video.
I wouldn't use macro lens for car detail photography - you'd be better with a good 50mm or a decent zoom like 24-70 for that. Macro will do it but the af on any macro lens is never going to be brilliant
Great video!
Thanks!
Nice review overall. First time I've heard someone saying it has better AF than the Sony 90 G, too.
Really?! I have been using both of these lenses for awhile now and Sigma beats Sony by mile in every day AF usage. I'm not talking about macro - they both suck at AF at macro magnifications but every other scenario, especially portrait
Is it one to one magnification? Is focusing internal or does it extend? Lack of OSS is a negative for me, as I do some work with APS-C bodies without IBIS. The ease of switching between manual and AF on the Sony is fantastic. The Sigma extra reach is nice.
1:1 magnification and it does not extend. Lack of OSS could be a problem on a camera without build in IBIS. Although going proper close for macro shots ideally would need smaller apertures and a lot more light - depth of field is crazy shallow - so tripod would be a must anyway.
I love 90mm's auto/manual push pull switch but with Sigma's being a standard switch is not an issue at all.
Thank You Paw.
I wonder if it's just my copy, but mine will sit there and vibrate with the focus motor even when I'm not actively focusing. Vibrates the whole camera (I don't think anything is broken, though)
strange. Have you got your camera in AF-C mode?
I recently bought it, it still does not arrive, you think that having this lens for photography of jewelry with photostacking, and portrait of a model being 2.8F, it would also be worth buying a batis 85 1.8F for portrait. Because from my point of view for portraiture, this sigma would only work in studio because of its 2.8F but a batis with 1.8 would give me a better bokeh outdoors, what do you think?
I was just looking to buy the 90mm macro but this made me doubt
The #1 thing the Sony has over this lens, isn't the stabilization but the linear focus control. It's frustrating to do hand-held focus stacking on a fly by wire lens.
Why didnt you have any side by sides from the sony 90mm?
i did th-cam.com/video/jQ_52MxPC8E/w-d-xo.html
@@PavSZ thanks
Nice Video !!! Between this lens and Sony 90mm f2.8 macro, which one do you recommend for video ?
I have compared them both side bu side in this video: th-cam.com/video/jQ_52MxPC8E/w-d-xo.html
I prefer Sony for video because of the manual focus ring being mechanical with hard stops
Would you recommend this lens for street photography…
yes and no.
Great focal length for street photography but the auto focus might hunt sometimes, especially if you change the focusing from something close to something further away. Normal with macro lenses
Is your video footage handheld? Did you stabilize in post using software? It looks very stable, lack of lens image stabilization doesn't appear to be an issue.
steady hands ;)
Puedo usarlo en una Nikon d5300 con adaptador?
I'd love to reply to your comment but I only speak English or Polish
@@PavSZ Can I use this lens on a Nikon D5300 with an adapter?
@@marcossotobriones2042 no, this lens comes only in Sony-E and L-mounts, I'm not sure if there is any adapter to mount it to Nikon F camera with
@@PavSZ thank you!
Can u use ist on APS-C (Sony a6400)?
yes, absolutely but this lens or a6400 don't have build in stabilisation. You'll need steady hands for macro work .... or a tripod
Thank You - very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm torn between this and the Sony. The only thing making me doubt this lense is the FBW system. Did you find the latency (vs the instant mechanical focus ring) to be troublesome when manually focusing to shoot very close macro shots? I just saw your Sony 90mm review and your macro pictures were mind blowing. Particularly the one of your cat's nose. There was so much detail there on the hairs and such. Did you capture that handheld?! Or was it on a tripod? Your feedback would be very much appreciated, I'm just getting back to photography and wanna order my first lens, as before that I only had a point and shoot.
I don't think there is any latency with focusing on Sigma lens. I didn't notice any difference with it at all, even when doing macro adjustments.
Yes, the cat nose and cat's eye in the 90mm review were shot hand held. Saying that all macro shots in this Sigma review were shot hand held too.
If I didn't have the Sony lens already, I'd personally buy Sigma now. Check out my side by side comparison video.
Thank you for watching. Let me know which one you are going to go for.
@@PavSZ Thank you for the feedback!!! Yes I saw the video right after I commented this :) I’m sold on the Sigma.
Which lens was used for this footage? 7:08
I think it was Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM
i just bought it and i really like the performace but the autofocus is pretty bad imo ... is the sony better in this regard ? maybe i have to switch
I thought that it really was much better than on Sony own macro lens on Sony camera
@@PavSZ oh okay hmmm that is both good and bad :D that means i have no need to buy another lens but that also mean i can not buy another lens to improve that :D thanks a lot for the info :)
You've just made me put my Canon 100mm L Macro up for sale. I was using it with the MC-11 on my a7 IV, but this new Sigma is too good! You continue to shrink my wallet! Ordered and arriving in two days. Can't wait! Now just waiting for the Tamron 35-150 to be in stock...and 'maybe' the new Sigma 20mm f/2.0 DG DN. I need to block your TH-cam page so I don't have to file for bankruptcy!! 🤣😂
Good choice!
Haha - thanks! don't block me!
I just put an order on the 90mm Sony which is not on stock, do you recommend canceling and pre ordering this lens? I just purchased the A6600 about two months ago.
I already own 90mm and I love it, it is very good lens (I have reviewed it awhile ago) but this is just a tiny bit better. It's a newer technology. I think it is pre-order only right now. I am not sure when Sigma will be shipping it yet
@@PavSZ yes I just added this to my pre order from B and H for 719 straight!!!
@@PavSZ great Video ill follow you!
Must have lens.Wow,that sharpness.good job Sigma 👍
Thanks for this review. I'm interristing by this lens for my Lumix S5. 🙏👍
Good video, but as an owner of the 90mm Sony, I see nothing I can't do with my Sony lens, plus the fact that it has OSS build-in. I bought it secondhand for 400 EUR and it was hardly used. The portret pictures on top of it all are not really convincing for me. Just my thoughts.
I am also an owner of 90mm. In my opinion bokeh is much nicer from Sigma. Sony is great, don't get me wrong, one of the sharpest lenses of all time but the bokeh it produces is very harsh in comparison.
I will be doing a side by side comparison video in a couple of weeks. Thanks for watching
Great video! In my opinion, buy the Sony for your E-mount. Nothing like the native lens experience. Also, think long term. Native lenses have a higher resale value when you want to trade. Sony has after service shops everywhere if the lens needs to be repaired for whatever the reason. Can't go wrong with the 90mm...
I have compared both side by side - check out this: th-cam.com/video/jQ_52MxPC8E/w-d-xo.html
I can say that pretty much in every photographer community, there's a mini sony circle in it.
Good video. Subbed.
Thanks for the sub!
I'm the one saying thank you, my dude. Seems like great content.
it works with sony a7 MIII ?
all the samples in my video were shot with a7III
Is it good for video?
yes, there are video samples in my review
The lens aperture adjustment takes me away from other more important duties. Not knocking this lens, I only have two hands and one brain. I prefer a dial aperture with my thumb or forefinger.
I Literally have no idea what you are talking about. The aperture adjustment is on the camera, not on this lens
Is this better than the Sony???
maybe th-cam.com/video/jQ_52MxPC8E/w-d-xo.html
As portrait lens is too slow AF :(
it's no different than any other lens with huge difference between closest (macro) focusing and the infinity.
Once you have it focused on a person, any standard focusing in that focal range is instant. If you try to get a full body shot and then macro of an eye, it might struggle a bit.
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Thank you very much!!
Huh... Clitheroe?
yes
800 баксов, и зажали лепестков в диафрагму и стабилизатор. Надеюсь тамрон или самьянг выпустит аналог баксов за 500. Там тоже как обычно ничего не будет, но хоть цену не станут мб задирать.
I'd happily comment on your comment if I could understand it
The Bokeh looks too busy for a prime lens.
I don't know what primes you use but any high quality prime I know and any good vintage ones have bokeh very similar to this