Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS vs Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO
Both are Sony E mount primes for portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS | Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 90mm | 75mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO (75mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (90mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSSSee price on Amazon
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PROSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS and the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO?
The Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS is 90mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO is 75mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO?
The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS and Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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