Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro

Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2017

FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS

f/2.8700 g

Full specs

Laowa

100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro

f/2.8

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 Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro does not
Our notes say it suits: Portraits with smooth backgrounds, studio work, still life

Pick the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.32 m vs 0.57 m

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro
	Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS	Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro
Brand	Sony	Laowa
Type	Prime	Tilt-Shift
Format	Full frame	not listed
Weight	700 g	not listed
Length	118.1 mm	not listed
Diameter	85.2 mm	not listed
Filter thread	72 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.57 m	0.32 m closer
Max magnification	0.25×	not listed
Aperture blades	not listed	15
Optical design	not listed	13 elements / 10 groups
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2017	not listed

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

Mount: Sony E 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.