Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro and Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
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Product |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Name | Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro | Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL100M28 | SEL100F28GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2017-02-17 |
| MSRP | 799 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 1498 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Piezoelectric |
| Focus Method | No information | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 57 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,25 |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No |
Aperture |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Construction | 8 elements / 8 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | ED and aspherical elements, Nano AR coating |
Focal Length |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Focal Length | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4.5 stops |
Physical |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Length | 99 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight | 505 gr | 700 gr |
Other |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | Sony ALC-SH0007 | ALC-SH174 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Features Smooth Trans Focus (STF) technology, which uses an apodization filter to realize notably smooth bokeh with rounded out-of-focus highlights in both the foreground and background. And, has a Macro Mode. Not an actual Macro lens. |
