Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 11 on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS, against 9 on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
- Closest focus: 0.28 m on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS, against 0.57 m on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
- Max magnification: 1× on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS, against 0.25× on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS, against No on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
- Weight: 602 g on the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS, against 700 g on the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS or FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS: which should you buy?
Choose the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS for its aperture blades and aperture ring.
Choose the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On paper the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS wins more rows (3 to 2); 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 | $1,699.99 new $1,124.99 used | $948 new $750.95 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 100mm | 90mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 100mm (full frame) | 90mm (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/20 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 10 | 15 / 11 |
| Aperture blades | 11 (best) | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.57 m | 0.28 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 1× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (DDSSM) | Yes (DDSSM) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (best) | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 700 g | 602 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 85.2 × 118.1 mm | 79 × 130.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 62 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.