Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS vs Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS has a better max magnification (1.4x vs 0.31x).
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS has a better min focus distance (26 cm vs 38 cm).
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
  • Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS has a better length (113.3mm vs 134mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100mm24-105mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1717
Optical Groups1314
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View24° – 24°84° – 23.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearDDSSM
Focus LimiterYesNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance26 cm38 cm
Max Magnification1.4x0.31x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,500$1,399
Filter Size67mm77mm
Diameter79mm83.4mm
Length134mm113.3mm
Weight646g (1.42 lb)663g (1.46 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo