The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM with a length of 118mm, is 30mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 646g, which means it is 54g (7%) lighter than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM which has a weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
