Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 vs Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E
Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 vs Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E
When comparing Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E and Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2.8 compared to the 4 aperture of Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
2. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 or Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
3. Stabilization Comparison
Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E features built-in image stabilization and Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 does not. Depending on your shooting style, this may be a heavy factor to choose Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E instead of Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4.
Winner: Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E
Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.
4. Autofocus Comparison
In regards to autofocus, the winner is Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E since the other lens in this comparison, the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 does not have autofocus at all — it is a manual focus lens.
Winner: Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
5. Macro Comparison
BothPos
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding macro: Macro lenses can focus much closer to your subjects and might be suitable when photographing flowers, insects, wildlife and nature.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 and Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E:
| Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 | Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Leica | Sony |
| Weight | Missing | 602 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 4 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 28 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread Diameter | Missing | 62 |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | Hayır | Evet |
| Macro | Yes | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |