The Sony 90mm in 2026: Still a Portrait Monster? #portraitphotography #photography #philippines

Is the Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS still worth using in 2026 for portrait photography? In this video, I put the legendary Sony 90mm to the test in a real studio environment using the Sony A1 and Godox lighting while photographing a mixed race Filipina model for beauty portraits. Although this lens is over 10 years old, many photographers still consider it one of Sony’s sharpest portrait and macro lenses ever made. But does it still hold up against modern Sony GM lenses in 2026? In this video we discuss: • Real world portrait performance • Beauty photography results • Autofocus performance on the Sony A1 • Sharpness and skin detail • Pros and cons of the Sony 90mm • Current price in 2026 • Whether this lens still makes sense for portrait photographers today Camera Gear Used: Sony A1 Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Godox Lighting Home Studio Setup If you enjoy portrait photography, off camera flash, Sony camera content, and studio lighting tutorials, subscribe and join the channel. #Sony90mm #SonyA1 #PortraitPhotography #SonyAlpha #GodoxLighting #BeautyPhotography #SonyLensReview #StudioPhotography #MacroLens #SonyPortraitLens SUBSCRIBE to my channel: / @quanlsmithphotography Website: https://www.quanlsmithphotography.com/ my instagram 📸: / quanlsmithphotography instagram for travel: / aroundtheworld_qlsphotographymy tiktok / quanlsmithphotography facebook: / quanlsmithphotography pinterest: / quanlsmithphotography business inquiries: quanlsmithphotography@gmail.com 》》 🎒 Buy the Gear I Use You can support the channel by purchasing the gear I use through my affiliate links below. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Gears used: Sony A1: https://amzn.to/4iHM2i9 Sigma 24-70MM f2.8: https://amzn.to/41DR9cb 50mm F 1.2 DG DN for Sony E: https://amzn.to/4ij9eDB DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/41IqYBd Sony Alpha a7 III: https://amzn.to/4iLUPjp Not ready to buy gear? You can still support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/qlsphotography ☕ Thanks for supporting the journey.