The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 134mm. The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS with a length of 131mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS weighs 602g, 15% (113g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's weight of 715g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
157.5mm .
On the other hand, the 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 a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 135mm .
