Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS vs Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS has a better max magnification (1.4x vs 0.14x).
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS has a better min focus distance (26 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS has a better length (118.5mm vs 134mm).
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS has a better weight (646g (1.42 lb) vs 700g (1.54 lb)).
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS has a better price (msrp) ($1,498 vs $1,500).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100mm100mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1715
Optical Groups1312
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View24° – 24°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearDDSSM
Focus LimiterYesNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance26 cm85 cm
Max Magnification1.4x0.14x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,500$1,498
Filter Size67mm72mm
Diameter79mm80.5mm
Length134mm118.5mm
Weight646g (1.42 lb)700g (1.54 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo