Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS vs Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD
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Key differences
- Aperture blades: 12 on the 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD, against 9 on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
- Closest focus: 0.23 m on the 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD, against 0.28 m on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS, against No on the 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD.
- Weight: 602 g on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS, against 630 g on the 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD.
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| Lowest price today | $999.99 new $595 used | Not priced in US yet |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 90mm | 90mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 90mm (full frame) | 90mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 15 / 11 | 15 / 12 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 12 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.28 m | 0.23 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 1× | 1× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (DDSSM) | Yes (VXD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes (best) | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 602 g (best) | 630 g |
| Diameter × length | 79 × 130.5 mm | 79.2 × 126.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
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