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Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

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Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE

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Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE
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Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

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Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE is a Standard Prime lens with a 75mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.8 whereas Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is a Macro Prime lens with a 90mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE Key Specs

  • 75mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 230g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 69mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.69m
  • Max Magnification:0.13x

Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Key Specs

  • 90mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format:
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 602g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 131mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.92x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE with a length of 69mm is 62mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE's 65mm diameter.

Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.

Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Size and Weight

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, which means it is 372g (161%) lighter than the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS which has a weight of 602g.


Lens Mounts

Both Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Focal Range

Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112.5mm.
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 135mm.

Reasons to choose Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE over Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

Focal Length - Wide 75mm vs 90mm 15mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.8 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.8 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Weight 230g vs 602g 372g lighter
Diameter 65mm vs 79mm 14mm smaller in diameter
Length 69mm vs 131mm 62mm shorter
Filter Thread 58mm vs 62mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Reasons to choose Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS over Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Focal Length - Tele 90mm vs 75mm 15mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization Yes vs No Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.28m vs 0.69m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.92x vs 0.13x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing



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Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Brand Samyang Sony
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 75mm 90mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F22 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 10 15
Optical Groups 9 11
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.69m 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.13X 0.92X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Piezoelectric
Full Time Manual No Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter No Yes
Physical Specs
Weight 230g 602g
Diameter 65mm 79mm
Length 69mm 131mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 58mm 62mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Unknown
Hood Code Unknown ALC-SH138
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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