Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS vs Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
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 need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.26 m vs 0.31 m
- Our notes say it suits: Macro, product photography, portraits
Pick the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS | Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/3.1
|
| Weight |
646 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
147.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
81.4 mm
|
81.6 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.26 m
closer
|
0.31 m
|
| Max magnification |
1.4×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Macro both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100mm 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
Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
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