Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS vs Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
Both are Sony E macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO does not
- Our notes say it suits: Macro, product photography, portraits
Pick the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.21 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 1× maximum magnification
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS | Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Laowa
|
| Weight |
602 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
130.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
79 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.21 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
1×
|
2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Macro both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
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