Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E vs Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E vs Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
When comparing Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E which weighs 602 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM which weighs 900 g.
Winner: Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 28 cm for Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E.
Winner: Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM:
| Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Weight | 602 g | 900 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 90 mm | 24 - 70 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 21 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | 62 | 82 |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |