Lens Comparison
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS vs Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Key Differences
- Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS has a better min focus distance (38 cm vs 85 cm).
- Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
- Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
- Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS has a better max magnification (0.31x vs 0.14x).
- Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS has a better price (msrp) ($1,399 vs $1,498).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100mm | 24-105mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 84° – 23.5° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 85 cm | 38 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.31x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,498 | $1,399 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 80.5mm | 83.4mm |
| Length | 118.5mm | 113.3mm |
| Weight | 700g (1.54 lb) | 663g (1.46 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






