The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS and the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH 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. Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH with a length of 78mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH's 64mm diameter.
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. Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH weighs 500g, 16% (102g) lighter than the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS's weight of 602g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
90mm but while Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
