Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 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

Full specs

Tokina

FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO

f/2.8570 g

Full specs

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 Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO does not
Our notes say it suits: Portraits with smooth backgrounds, studio work, still life

Pick the Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 130 g lighter (570 g vs 700 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.57 m
You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.25× maximum magnification

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and the Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO
	Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS	Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO
Brand	Sony	Tokina
Type	Prime	Macro
Weight	700 g	570 g lighter
Length	118.1 mm shorter	123 mm
Diameter	85.2 mm	74 mm slimmer
Filter thread	72 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.57 m	0.3 m closer
Max magnification	0.25×	1× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	9 elements / 8 groups
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.