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Who owns (or has owned) Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

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richj20 Forum Pro • Posts: 10,181
Re: Who owns (or has owned) Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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grsnovi wrote:

It seems there are a lot of these available in "Like New" condition for around $800. I'm wondering why?

One reason might be the users didn't care for the size/weight.

That was one consideration in getting the FE 2.8/50 Macro. I walk a lot with the macro lens mounted. Especially on trips to the Sierras in California.

Weight:

  • 50mm - 11oz/311 g
  • 90mm - 21 oz/ 602 g)

Size:

  • 50mm - 2.79 x 2.8" / 70.8 x 71 mm
  • 90mm - 3.11 x 5.14" / 79 x 130.5 mm

Another consideration for me is the lens serves as my "normal" lens for everyday use. In my film days I used Nikon's Micro-NIKKOR 55mm.

90mm is too long for that use. Thus I'm prepared for both closeup and wider framing when necessary w/o having to switch lenses.

Not enough room to back up to frame this with 90mm

I can't think of other reasons for giving up the 90mm - it's certainly a fine performing lens, as DNSJR demonstrates.

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