HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limitedvs FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Pentax
HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Macro, everyday photography & street
View HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited
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, Everyday Photography & Street — HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006): The quintessential Pentax prime — compact, beautifully made, and capable of true 1:1 macro. A Limited series lens you keep forever.
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.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The hd da 35mm f/2.8 macro limited is the most affordable; only the fe 90mm f/2.8 macro g oss is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (2006) | FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | f/2.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 13.8cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) | 28cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro at 28cm) |
| Autofocus | SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — quiet focusing | Linear actuator — fast, quiet, and accurate for close-up AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body SR/IBIS) | 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 | 215g | 602g |
| Dimensions | 63mm diameter × 45mm length | 79mm diameter × 130.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited | FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — |
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