Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2017

FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS

f/2.8700 g

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TTArtisan

100mm f/2.8 Macro

f/2.8MF

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Pick the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS if

You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro does not
Our notes say it suits: Portraits with smooth backgrounds, studio work, still life

Pick the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.57 m

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro
	Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS	TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand	Sony	TTArtisan
Type	Prime	Macro
Weight	700 g	not listed
Length	118.1 mm	not listed
Diameter	85.2 mm	not listed
Filter thread	72 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.57 m	0.25 m closer
Max magnification	0.25×	not listed
Aperture blades	not listed	12
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2017	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 100mm both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

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.