Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 6 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is a member of Sony's GM series of lenses. GM stands for G Master and represents the top of the line lenses on the Sony E mount line-up. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Sony GM Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
1.4x
0.28m / 11.0 inch
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 81mm and a total length of 148mm . It weighs 646g / 22.8 oz .
Check the size of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro when attached to E Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Size and Weight
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has a fixed focal length of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm .
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro changes below:
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro Optical Image Stabilization
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro
Focusing Mechanism of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1.4x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m .
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 100mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
2 XA 2 ED Nano AR Coating II
Optical Construction of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro
Lens Hood
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro comes with a removable cylindrical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH173 .
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro:
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Lens (Sony E) Sony ALC-SH173 Lens Hood Sony ALC-F67S 67mm Front Lens Cap Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap Lens Case Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is available in Black color.
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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