Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Rokinon
100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
| Spec | FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Rokinon |
| 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 | n/a |
| 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 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
| Groups | n/a | 12 |
| Elements | n/a | 15 |
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
Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Rokinon fits Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.