When comparing Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E and Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E, which one is better?
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 Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E which weighs 1100 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.
Full specifications table of Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E and Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E:
Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E | Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E | |
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Brand | Sony | Irix |
Weight | 602 g | 1100 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 90 mm | 45 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.5 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | Missing |
Type | Prime | Missing |
Filter Thread | 62 | 86 |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 95 mm |
Stabilization | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |