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Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 is 307 g lighter. Sony 90mm f/2.8 focuses 22 cm closer.

Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN is a 90mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is a 90mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN better than the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS?

  • 307 g lighter (295 g vs 602 g)
  • 50 mm shorter (61.7 mm vs 112 mm long)
  • Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 62 mm)
  • Newer design (2021 vs 2015)

Why is the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS better than the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN?

  • Focuses 22 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.5 m)
  • Has optical image stabilization
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN has the edge: it is 307 g lighter to carry.
  • macro For macro photography, the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.28 m.
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Specification

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SpecificationSigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DNSony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Focal length90mm 90mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8 f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22 f/22
Lens typePrime lens Telephoto macro prime lens
FormatFull frame Full Frame
Weight295 g ◆602 g (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions64 x 61.7 mm 78 mm (diameter) x 112 mm (length)
Minimum focusing distance0.50 m 0.28 m (11 inches) ◆
Maximum magnification—1x (1:1)
Image stabilizationNo Yes (Optical SteadyShot) ◆
Weather sealing—Yes
Aperture ringNo No
Aperture blades9 9 (rounded)
Optical construction11 elements / 10 groups 15 elements in 11 groups
Filter size55 mm ◆62 mm
Lens mountSony E, L-Mount Sony E
Released2021 2015
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · Sigma
  • B · Sony
  • 61.7 × 64 mm
  • 112 × 78 mm

The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is 50 mm longer and 307 g heavier than the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN

RV_00096
RV_00096 by mihael_turina
Moon over the Alhambra
Moon over the Alhambra by Jonathan_in_Madrid
Gibraltar monkey
Gibraltar monkey by Jonathan_in_Madrid
Fred Yurichuk - Neon Bloom
Fred Yurichuk - Neon Bloom by sevres-babylone

Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

Ringlet Butterfly
Ringlet Butterfly by pstenzel71
Annual Fleabane
Annual Fleabane by pstenzel71
Untitled
Untitled by Soul Labyrinth (Chipvn)
Woodsorrel
Woodsorrel by pstenzel71
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
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Video thumbnail for Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS review 1
Video thumbnail for Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS review 2
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Questions

Which is lighter, the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS?
The Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN weighs 295 g, 307 g less than the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS (602 g).
Which focuses closer, the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS?
The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.5 m for the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN.
Do the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS have image stabilization?
Only the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has optical image stabilization.
Is the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS better for portrait photography?
For portrait photography, the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN has the edge: it is 307 g lighter to carry.
Is the Sigma C 90 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS better for macro photography?
For macro photography, the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.28 m.
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