The 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master lens is here (Buy Now) and macro, travel and outdoor photographer Erin Sullivan (@erinoutdoors) has quickly incorporated the new lens into her craft. “I’ve had a chance to play with it over the last few days and I’m so impressed,” says the Alpha Ambassador. “I started by playing with some water, olive oil, and flowers, then serendipitously found a praying mantis in the garden. I love these greens and natural shapes.”
Photo by Erin Sullivan. Alpha 1. 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master. 1/80-sec., f/4.5, ISO 10000
Photo by Erin Sullivan. Alpha 1. 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master. 1/500-sec., f/22, ISO 3200
Massive Improvements
What stood out right away? The way the lens feels fast, sharp, and super dependable – whether you’re in the studio or wandering outside. Sullivan loved how easy it was to get the look she imagined, from dreamy background blur to crisp details on tiny subjects. “Massive improvements in autofocus and optics, and the ability to use it with Teleconverters for greater magnification are my favorite updates so far.”
Photo by Erin Sullivan. Alpha 1. 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master. 1/100-sec., f/8, ISO 10000
Photo by Erin Sullivan. Alpha 1. 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master. 1/160-sec., f/5.6, ISO 10000
Making Macro Magic With The 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master
Her top shots so far came from simple at-home experiments. “My favorite images are the olive oil and water images with the perfect circles. I just found them so mesmerizing to work with and was able to create images exactly how I imagined them!”
Photo by Erin Sullivan. Alpha 1. 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master. 1/400-sec., f/16, ISO 1600
Photo by Erin Sullivan. Alpha 1. 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master. 1/250-sec., f/16, ISO 1600
100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master: Sharp Details, Buttery Bokeh
As for the the results, you get both smooth and sharp in all the right ways.“My favorite feature is probably the updated optics, it’s sooo sharp and the bokeh is buttery smooth. Then there is the massively improved autofocus.”
Photo by Erin Sullivan. Alpha 1. 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master. 1/500-sec., f/22, ISO 3200
Bottom line for Sullivan: “Safe to say this is a new staple lens for me!”
See more of Erin Sullivan’s work on Instagram @erinoutdoors.
Add the latest and greatest macro to your kit, purchase the 100mm f/2.8 Macro G Master.
