Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 700.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 118.1 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 85.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.57 | 0.247 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 2.0 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 12 |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
A specialty portrait lens for E-mount using Smooth Trans Focus apodization for very smooth out-of-focus areas. It offers f/2.8 with an effective T5.6 transmission.
Pros
- Unusually smooth bokeh
- Optical SteadyShot
- Autofocus remains available
Cons
- Apodization element reduces light transmission (T5.6)
- Not a macro lens
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