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
Tamron
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Sony E Mount
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD — 70–180mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased May 2020
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Wins
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
- AFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
- AFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Weight (602 g vs 815 g)
- AFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Length (134 mm vs 164 mm)
Key specs at a glance
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 FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
602 g vs 815 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
134 mm vs 164 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
No major spec wins compared to FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 81 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.