The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 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. TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 165mm. The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM with a length of 118mm, is 47mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro's 77mm 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 FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM weighs 700g, 6% (48g) lighter than the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro's weight of 748g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 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 TTArtisan 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 TTArtisan 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.
TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is also available in the Nikon Z , Canon RF, Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
