Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Both are Sony E macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO does not
- Our notes say it suits: Macro, product photography, portraits
Pick the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO if
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 1.4× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, insects and jewellery, product close-ups
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS | Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Laowa
|
| Weight |
646 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
147.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
81.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.26 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
1.4×
|
2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Macro both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
A manual-focus 2:1 macro lens for full-frame cameras that magnifies subjects to twice life-size. It has an APO design for low colour fringing and a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- 2:1 magnification
- APO optical design
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.247 m
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large
- No stabilization
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