Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS vs Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.26 m on the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS, against 0.57 m on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
- Max magnification: 1.40× on the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS, against 0.25× on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
- Weight: 646 g on the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS, against 700 g on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS or FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS: which should you buy?
Choose the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On published specs the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS leads the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS nowhere; buy it for its price, its handling or the lenses you already own.
On paper the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS wins more rows (3 to 0); if the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $1,419.99 new $1,308 used | $1,699.99 new $1,124.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 100mm (full frame) | 100mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/20 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 13 | 13 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 11 |
| Closest focus | 0.26 m (best) | 0.57 m |
| Max magnification | 1.40× (best) | 0.25× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (XD Linear) | Yes (DDSSM) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 646 g (best) | 700 g |
| Diameter × length | 81.4 × 147.9 mm | 85.2 × 118.1 mm |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.