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Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Compared to the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Nikkor Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens | Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Nikkor Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2015 | 2006 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/11 | 14/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 27° | 23°20' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 21.3 oz (602g) | 27.9 oz (790g) |
| Actual Weight | 21.2 oz (600g) | 26.5 oz (750g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.6 oz (45g) | 2.1 oz (60g) |
| In-Use Weight | 22.8 oz (645g) | 28.6 oz (810g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.11 x 5.14” (79 x 130.5mm) | 3.27 x 4.57” (83 x 116mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.08 x 5.33” (78 x 135.5mm) | 3.32 x 4.87” (84.4 x 123.6mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.33” (135.5mm) | 4.87” (123.6mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.68 x 2.19” (93.4 x 55.7mm) | 3.72 x 3.07” (94.4 x 78.1mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.33 - 7.33” (186.2 - 186.2mm) | 7.76 - 7.76” (197 - 197mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.15” (29.3mm) | 1.41” (35.9mm) |
| Filter Size | 62mm UV ► CP ► | 62mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | SSM | SWM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 165° | 254° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 1.64' (0.5m) - ∞ 0.9'- 1.64' (0.28m - 0.5m) |
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| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.02” (280mm) | 12.01” (305mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 10.75” (273mm) | 12.05” / 12.05” (306mm / 306mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1.00x | 1.00x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | / | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH138 Buy ► | Y / HB-38 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / | Y / CL-1020 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 90mm = 10.53' | 105mm = 11.88' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 90mm = 3211mm | 105mm = 3621mm |
| Review | Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens | Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Nikkor Lens |
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