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Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS E Mount Review

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS

Main Features

  • 100mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 700g / 1.54 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 85mm x 118mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.57m
  • Max Magnification: 0.25x
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Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Overview


Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto 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 STF GM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitVery Good
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroAverage

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Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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.

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35mm FF 524gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 847gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction with Supported Cameras
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Pricey


Lens Mount

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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 A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Sony A7C Mark II with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Lens Size
Sony A7C Mark II with the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Lens
Sony A7CR with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Lens Size
Sony A7CR with the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Lens
Sony A6700 with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Lens Size
Sony A6700 with the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a maximum diameter of 85mm and total length of 118mm. It weighs 700g / 24.7 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Size and Weight

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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.



Weather Sealings

The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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 STF GM with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Lens Breathing Correction Compatibility

The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM is compatible with Sony cameras that features Breathing Compensation/Correction. This feature adjusts the size of the frame dynamically in-camera during video recording by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize change in framing.

Sony cameras that has the Breathing Compensation/Correction feature are:

  • Sony Alpha A7C Mark II
  • Sony Alpha A7CR
  • Sony Alpha a6700
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony Alpha A7R V

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.25x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.57m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.25x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.


Aperture

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F20.

Optical Formula

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • ED
  • aspherical elements
  • Nano AR coating

Lens Hood

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH174.

Body Colour

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 100mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F20
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 11
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements ED and aspherical elements, Nano AR coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.57m
Max Magnification 0.25X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Piezoelectric
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 700g
Diameter 85mm
Length 118mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH174
Tripod Collar No
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