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Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS — Prime/zoom
Sony

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,098
VS
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art wins by 2
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sigma

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g

90
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lands at 88 and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art at 90. That puts Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if…

  • ✓Great optics for half the price of GM
  • ✓Dual HLA motors
  • ✓Solid sealing
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on af (90 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS 88
vs
90 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Score breakdown

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90
sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS versus Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mount
—
Sony E, L-Mount
Aperture
—
f/2.8
Weight
—
745 g

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Pros
  • +Great optics for half the price of GM
  • +Dual HLA motors
  • +Solid sealing
Cons
  • −Slightly slower AF than GM II
  • −Heavier than GM II
  • −Focus breathing present

FAQ: Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Which is better, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS worth the price? +

At $1,098, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Is Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art worth the price? +

At $1,199, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in value.

Does Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on af (90 vs 84). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.