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 FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 144mm. The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM with a length of 118mm, is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 STF GM weighs 700g, which means it is 154g (18%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 which has a weight of 854g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 have the same Filter thread size of 72mm .
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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
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 .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 450mm .
