Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS vs Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO
Both are Sony E lenses. 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 Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.74 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Macro, product photography, portraits
Pick the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.2 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 282 g lighter (320 g vs 602 g)
- You want a compact lens: 76 mm vs 130.5 mm long
Spec differences
15 differences| Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS | Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2.2
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
602 g
|
320 g
lighter
|
| Length |
130.5 mm
|
76 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
79 mm
|
69 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.74 m
|
| Max magnification |
1×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 90mm 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
Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO
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