Sigma Contemporary 90mm f/2.8 DG 90mm
Weighing just 295g with an all-metal, dust- and splash-resistant I Series build, this full-frame 90mm f/2.8 prime stands out for its exceptional portability and tactile knurled aperture ring. Its fast internal focus system and 9-blade diaphragm deliver smooth, quiet autofocus and pleasing bokeh in a remarkably compact package. This lens is best for Sony E-mount portrait and street photographers who prioritize lightweight, discreet handling without sacrificing premium build quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 10 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 90mm f/2.8 DG 90mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 90mm f/2.8 DG 90mm | 54.8 | 86.4 | 71.8 | 51 | 43.6 | 84 | 63.6 | 34.1 | 36.4 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.4 | 54.8 | 22.9 | 95.9 | 84 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |
Price
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