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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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins by 4
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN 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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ahead by 4 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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

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

Build

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Compared on the build sub-score

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 90).

Sharpness

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).

Autofocus

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on af (91 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
92 Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Score breakdown

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS versus Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Which is better, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $1,199, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.

Does Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN 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 build, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.