When comparing Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount) 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 Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 1200 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.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 28 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount).
Winner: Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E
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).
Full specifications table of Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E and Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount):
Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E | Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) | |
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Brand | Sony | Sigma |
Weight | 602 g | 1200 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 90 mm | 40 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 40 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 62 | 82 |
Stabilization | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |