![]() There are many other scientific application macro lenses that are also superb including other of the macro-nikkors, some of the Zeiss Luminars, and the APO lanthar plus zeiss and Leitz macro APO lenses. From a sharpness perspective the sharpest macro lenses I have used are the Nikon 105/4.5 UV-Micro Nikkor and the Macro-Nikkor 65mm F4.5 multiphot lens. My all time favorite is the Nikon 200/4 AF-D Micro Nikkor and it is excellent on the Sony A7Rii as well as on my D810.Īs for 60-65mm macros in my opinion they are only good for 2 things in the macro arena - 1) copy/reproduction work and 2) magnifications from 1:1 and HIGHER. I have the wonderful Sony FE90 macro lens with an added rotating tripod collar but am selling it as I find that 150-200mm macro lenses are the right focal length for the images I want. As a macro photographer I find that even 90mm is not long enough focal length to give me the perspective, background, and subject isolation that I need and working distance is also critical for my work. Hey, Woody, you want to go all the way to 1:1?Īs others have stated image quality depends on many factors besides sharpness and bokeh including subject isolation and background. i like extension tubes, tho, which i would guess shouldn't affect the pq? So will that resolution testing on the 65/2 hold up at 1:1? i don't see how, if close-up lenses are used. He also said for macro use only, but he didn't mention what magnification he'd be using. I'm looking to decide based solely on image quality. But I based my recommendation on this from the OP: it's basically a lot more practical to use, than a mf 1:2 lens. Not sure what glass you already have? since the fe90 has af, it can also do double duty as an event lens, if you are o.k. it's 1:1, so it's easier to use for real macro work, without having to resort to extension tubes and close-up lenses as often. I have literally dozens of manual focus lenses, i really like to use mf on sony mirrorless, but in this case i'd go with the fe90. In addition, any other comments about the 65 vs 90 IQ? I think I've eliminated the 50mm now, and am considering the 65 since it is a native mount. I take it that with this app I would have to use either the 50mm or 90mm since they have autofocus capabilities? ![]() ![]() that being said, I did find a focus app mentioned here. Interesting - I meant to add that i'm only interested in e-mount lenses, and was unaware of that one. I have the Apo-Lanthar and the Sony 90/2.8 macro, but not the Sony 50. It does not have AF, but I never use AF at macro range. If IQ at macro range is your sole criterion, it's - IMHO - a better choice. ![]() Those don't mean as much to me as the end result, the quality of the image - I realize that can be measured in different ways (bokeh, sharpness, etc.) - those are exactly the issues I'm weighing for my decision.įor about the same money as the 90 mm f/2.8 Sony FE lens, you can get the Voigtlander 65 mm f/2 Apo-Lanthar E mount lens. I understand the other differences - cost, size, weight, oss, working distance, etc. I'm looking to decide based soley on image quality. I'm trying to decide whether to keep my 50mm macro or get the 90mm macro for macro use only. I searched and found some info on this, but am going to ask again as the answers didn't seem to address my specific question. The bokeh produced by this lens is smooth at its closest focusing distance.Okay. Distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration are all well controlled. The lens is exceptionally sharp from its maximum aperture of f/2.8 across the frame. Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16 1:1 Magnification Ratio One ED Element & One Aspherical Element. The lens' autofocus motor is slow yet accurate on older Sony E-mount cameras and performs much better on newer cameras such as the Sony α6500 and Sony α9. There is also a programmable focus-hold button for maintaining focus on a subject in motion. On the side of the lens are a pair of external switches controlling the lens' focusing range and autofocus-manual focus control. The lens features a weather resistant plastic exterior with a matte black finish. 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 75mm. Īs of June 2017, the 50mm 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 E 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lenses. The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is a full-frame macro prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on August 30, 2016. Dedicated macro lens, extra-low dispersion glass
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