Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS vs Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E
Both are Sony E mount primes for macro and 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 | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 90mm | 65mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E (65mm) 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 is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSSSee price on Amazon
Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro ESee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS and the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E?
The Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS is 90mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E is 65mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS or the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E — its f/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 Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E 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).
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