Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro and Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS score essentially the same (4.8 vs 4.8). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The FE 100mm is the new Sony pick — replaces the venerable 90mm with 1.4x magnification.
The FE 90mm G is the Sony pick — long-running G-series macro with proven sharpness.
1.4x mag. Replaces FE 90mm. Newer platform.
Sony E-mount flagship. OSS. 1:1 macro.
| Spec | Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro | Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Mag | 1.4x (2.8x w/teleconverter) | 1:1 |
| Mount | Sony FE | Sony FE |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Generation | New | — |
| Stabilization | — | OSS |