The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC 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. Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro with a length of 117mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 79mm.
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, 1% (7g) lighter than the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro's weight of 609g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC 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
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
90mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
