Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsSony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
90mm / F2.8
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
50-150mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight1045g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 50-150mm F2 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-150mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary61.7mm long × 64mm diameter
- FE 50-150mm F2 GM200mm long × 102.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 90mm | 50mm | +40mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 90mm | 150mm | −60mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 40cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.20× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 295g | 1.34kg | −1045g |
| Length | 61.7mm | 200mm | −138.3mm |
| Diameter | 64mm | 102.8mm | −38.8mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 95mm | −40mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary relative to FE 50-150mm F2 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
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