Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II 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 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is lighter by 192g.
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II goes wider (70mm vs 90mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II reaches further (200mm vs 90mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is the newer design (2023 vs 2015).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-200mm (wider) | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 794.0 | 602.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 62 |
| Length mm | 149.0 | 130.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 82.2 | 79.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.26 (closer focusing) | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 1.0 |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount that focuses as close as 0.5x magnification. It keeps an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot.
Pros
- Close focusing for a telephoto zoom (about 0.26 m)
- Internal zoom and stabilization
- Smaller than f/2.8 alternatives
Cons
- Maximum aperture is f/4
- Magnification stops short of 1:1
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
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