Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E

Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

When comparing Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II:

Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony ESony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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BrandSonySony
Weight602 g695 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length90 mm24 - 70 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance28 cm21 cm
TypePrimeZoom
Filter Thread6282
StabilizationYesNo
ParfocalMissingNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)Missing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II was last updated on August 14, 2025.