Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G vs Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.19x).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better length (84.5mm vs 130.5mm).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better weight (394g (13.9 oz) vs 602g (1.33 lb)).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
Product
Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G
Sony
$1,099
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm90mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1415
Optical Groups1111
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearDDSSM
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance25 cm28 cm
Max Magnification0.19x1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,099$1,099
Filter Size72mm62mm
Diameter78.5mm79mm
Length84.5mm130.5mm
Weight394g (13.9 oz)602g (1.33 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo