Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM vs Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS is lighter by 694g.
- Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM goes wider (50mm vs 100mm).
- Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM reaches further (150mm vs 100mm).
| Spec | FE 50-150mm F2 GM | FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 50-150mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 1340.0 | 646.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 95 | 67 |
| Length mm | 200.0 | 147.9 |
| Diameter mm | 102.8 | 81.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.26 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
A telephoto zoom with a constant f/2 aperture for full-frame E-mount covering 50-150mm. It is aimed at portrait and event work.
Pros
- f/2 aperture across the range
- Strong subject separation
- Linear motors for fast autofocus
Cons
- Large and heavy at about 1,340 g
- Uses a 95mm filter thread
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
A G Master macro lens for full-frame E-mount reaching 1.4x magnification, with Optical SteadyShot. Sony lists 2.8x with the 2x teleconverter.
Pros
- Up to 1.4x magnification
- Optical SteadyShot
- Close focus to 0.26 m
Cons
- Heavier than the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- Larger than a basic 1:1 macro