Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS is lighter by 253g.
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS goes wider (100mm vs 135mm).
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM reaches further (135mm vs 100mm).
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is the newer design (2019 vs 2017).
| Spec | FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm (wider) | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 700.0 (lighter) | 953.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 82 |
| Length mm | 118.1 | 127.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 85.2 | 89.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.57 (closer focusing) | 0.7 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.25 |
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
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Telephoto portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It delivers strong subject separation from a longer working distance.
Pros
- Strong subject isolation
- Low aberrations
- Linear-motor autofocus
Cons
- Heavy at about 953 g
- Needs plenty of working distance