Canon
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM — 24mm f/1.8 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Sony
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony E Mount
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS — 90mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Wins
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Weight (270 g vs 602 g)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Length (63.1 mm vs 134 mm)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 28 cm)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.5 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀74 × 63 mm
270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
⌀81 × 134 mm
602 g (1.33 lb / 21.23 oz)
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 71mm shorter and 7mm narrower than FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 332 g lighter than FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 UD
- ✓
Weight
270 g vs 602 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
63.1 mm vs 134 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
74.4 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.5 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS supports it
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS supports it
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Canon RF mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS at major authorized retailers.
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.