Ticks all the boxes for a mid-telephoto macro lens. Most manufacturers do well in this segment and Sony is no exception.

Image stabilised and with a large focus ring, the lens is a pleasure to use hand-held, but it’s the ingenious AF/MF clutch that makes us happy every time.

Ideal for close-ups where you can’t get too close to the subject, such as insect photography.

Surprisingly, used a lot for b-roll and detail shots in video recording, as well as portrait photography.