Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS IIvsTamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
70-200mm / F4
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90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD
90mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight164g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 23cm
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
- FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II149mm long × 82.2mm diameter
- 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD126.5mm long × 79.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 90mm | −20mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 90mm | +110mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 26cm | 23cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 1.00× | −0.50x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 12blades | −3blades |
| Weight | 794g | 630g | +164g |
| Length | 149mm | 126.5mm | +22.5mm |
| Diameter | 82.2mm | 79.2mm | +3mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II relative to 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD
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