Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is lighter by 464g.
- Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro goes wider (30mm vs 90mm).
- Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS reaches further (90mm vs 30mm).
- Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is the newer design (2015 vs 2011).
| Spec | E 30mm F3.5 Macro | FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 30mm (wider) | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 138.0 (lighter) | 602.0 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 62 |
| Length mm | 55.5 | 130.5 |
| Diameter mm | 62.0 | 79.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.095 (closer focusing) | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact APS-C macro for E-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.095 m. It weighs about 138 g and uses a 49mm filter.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Very light at 138 g
- Compact 49mm filter size
- Compact
Cons
- No stabilization
- Short working distance
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame E-mount with Optical SteadyShot. At 90mm it doubles as a medium-telephoto portrait lens.
Pros
- True 1:1 reproduction
- Optical SteadyShot
- Close focus to 0.28 m
Cons
- f/2.8 aperture is modest for portraits
- Slower and less advanced than the newer FE 100mm Macro GM