Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony
Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony
When comparing Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony 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 Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony which weighs 740 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, 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 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony.
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).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony:
| Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E | Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Weight | 602 g | 740 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 90 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 40 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 62 | 72 |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |