The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 70-200mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 175mm. The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E with a length of 76mm, is 99mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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. Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E weighs 320g, which means it is 520g (61%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G which has a weight of 840g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm .