The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S and the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM with a length of 118mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 85mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S and Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S and the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S weighs 630g, which means it is 70g (9%) lighter than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM which has a weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
157.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm .
