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 Length100mm24-105mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1517
Optical Groups1214
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View84° – 23.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDDSSMDDSSM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance85 cm38 cm
Max Magnification0.14x0.31x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,498$1,399
Filter Size72mm77mm
Diameter80.5mm83.4mm
Length118.5mm113.3mm
Weight700g (1.54 lb)663g (1.46 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo