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 Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE 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. Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM with a length of 118mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro's 74mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro weighs 570g, 18% (130g) 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 Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE 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 Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.