Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Zeiss |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 700.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 118.1 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 85.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.57 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
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
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE
This 100mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.