Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL
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.
| Spec | FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS | APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 90mm | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2015 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 602.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Length mm | 130.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
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
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL
A 90mm f/3.5 short-telephoto prime lens, the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with apochromatic correction. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.