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 STF GM and the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro 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 STF GM is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 99mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro's 75mm diameter.
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 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 505g, 27% (195g) lighter than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM's weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
