NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR Svs FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Macro, portrait & nature photography View NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
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Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (2015) Starting from £899 new Best for Macro, portrait & nature photography View FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Macro, Portrait & Nature Photography — NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (2021): The macro lens most Nikon Z shooters will end up with — S-line quality, built-in VR, and a flattering focal length that doubles as an outstanding portrait prime.

Macro, Portrait & Nature Photography — FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (2015): The complete macro lens for Sony shooters — OSS, weather sealing, and a 90mm working distance that makes it equally excellent for portraits.

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Who should buy what

Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (2021)FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (2015)
Price £899 £899
Sensor f/2.8 (max aperture) f/2.8 (max aperture)
Video 29cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) 28cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro at 28cm)
Autofocus STM stepping motor — smooth and quiet; less reliable at extreme macro distances Linear actuator — fast, quiet, and accurate for close-up AF
Stabilisation 4.5-stop VR (effective at all distances including macro) 4.5-stop OSS (gyro-based, works at all distances including macro)
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 630g 602g
Dimensions 85mm diameter × 140mm length 79mm diameter × 130.5mm length
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Nikon Z-mount Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR SFE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Macro
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
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