Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro GM vs 90mm G & Tamron ๐ธ
In-depth review of Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro GM compared to Sony 90mm G and Tamron 90mm F2.8. Find out which lens suits you best!

Stefan Malloch
5.2K views โข Oct 12, 2025

About this video
Checking out the incredible Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro GM in depth vs the OG Sony 90mm F2.8 G and Tamron 90mm F2.8.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro @ Specs
0:40 Overview and Sample Shots
3:13 Focus Stacking
4:12 Autofocus
5:57 Image Quality
11:19 Image Stabilization
11:49 Build & Features
13:49 Final Thoughts
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USE DISCOUNT CODE "SM10" for a discount!
Timestamps
0:00 Intro @ Specs
0:40 Overview and Sample Shots
3:13 Focus Stacking
4:12 Autofocus
5:57 Image Quality
11:19 Image Stabilization
11:49 Build & Features
13:49 Final Thoughts
Become a Member to get access to exclusive perks:
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See all links for my gear below.
Social Media
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https://www.facebook.com/hypnotikcamera/
Business Contact
www.hypnotikphotography.com
info@hypnotikphotography.com
Below are affiliate links. If you want to buy these items or services through the following links, I will get a small kick back and it doesn't cost you anything. Thanks!
My Gear & Tools:
Amazon.com /.ca /.eu / B&H
Camera & Lenses:
Sony A7iii - https://amzn.to/2VZqO5M (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3GWC1Ot (B&H)
Sony A7iv - https://amzn.to/3Tm2NU1 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3VJ2svg (B&H)
Sony A6600 - https://amzn.to/2T02P76 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3B2WRI3 (B&H)
Sony 1.4X Teleconverter - https://amzn.to/303UMcL (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3XMXE9N (B&H)
Sony 14mm F1.8 GM - https://amzn.to/3njm11s (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3NtK3S0 (B&H)
Sony 50mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/2K0kkzb (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3VE4a0L (B&H)
Samyang 85mm F1.4 - https://amzn.to/36J8wLf (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3Vil4Ci (B&H)
Samyang 135mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3gJ4eNX (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3uccV6w (B&H)
Sony 90mm F2.8 Macro - https://amzn.to/2oWUYe8 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3OPiEsi (B&H)
Laowa 25mm Ultra Macro - https://amzn.to/3fCflb4 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3AYGEDG (B&H)
Sony FE 16-35 F4 - https://amzn.to/2VU2Ybs (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3gNvavV (B&H)
Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3WvygF3 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3iqJZFc (B&H)
Tamron 70-180mm G2 - https://amzn.to/3SIxkgH (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3Ukcnd7 (B&H)
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 - https://amzn.to/3CgsGee (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3AYaKaq (B&H)
Tamron 50-400mm - https://amzn.to/3GUUf2O (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3uc6QXR (B&H)
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3ZwWHUA (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3t7z6xx (B&H)
Sony 100-400mm GM - https://amzn.to/2Gufk3O (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3UhdGpn (B&H)
Spare 3rd Party Batteries for A7iii/A7IV - https://amzn.to/2RLytWH
Godox Flash - https://amzn.to/2WeDOo7 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3H3RUCD (B&H)
Flash Reciever - https://amzn.to/2Tah7Q1 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3Vimn4a (B&H)
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Drones
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The ONLY Camera Straps I use:
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Peak Design Slide Light - https://amzn.to/2r9GVCE (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3XQg1dV (B&H)
Tripods & Monopods
Freewell Travel Tripod - https://amzn.to/3vSD2Dw (Amazon)
Peak Design Tripod - https://amzn.to/399Hj8d (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3OY4vJx (B&H)
Vanguard Alta 263AT - https://amzn.to/2O0oLwc (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3OSymTD (B&H)
Slypod Pro - https://amzn.to/3g0iVfh (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3GUWl2G (B&H)
Slypod E - https://amzn.to/3Eu2fWL (Amazon)
ND Filters
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Freewell VND Mist - https://amzn.to/3qmfm28 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3Uoxl6Z (B&H)
B&W 10 Stop - https://amzn.to/2XuaOd3 (Amazon)
Camera Bag
Tenba Solstice 10L Bag - https://amzn.to/3pSUosy (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3ipvy4f (B&H)
Case Logic SLRC-206 - https://amzn.to/2CUNX0O (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3gJrz2d (B&H)
Youtube Gear & Essentials
Voice Over Mic - https://amzn.to/3ilje4Y (Amazon)
Rode Wireless Go 2 - https://amzn.to/3XXMwHo (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3OS9xXP (B&H)
Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/37wADx0 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3gQdgsG (B&H)
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Software
Adobe Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom..) - https://bit.ly/2UO17a3
Topaz Labs Photo AI - https://topazlabs.com/ref/1676/
Luminar AI - https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1987721/880106/3255
Tube Buddy - (Free!) - https://www.tubebuddy.com/SMBUDDY
Music: https://www.bensound.com
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Published
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