Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Full-Frame Lens (2017)
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Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS is a short telephoto prime lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2017, it has 14 elements in 10 groups.
For incremental weathers, Sony is kind enough to include weather sealing. On the lens barrel, one can find a physical aperture ring. Those who wish to focus manually can have the best of both worlds (with the usual caveats).
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS is specifically designed for portrait photography. Built-in image stabilization makes the lens easier to use handheld, and can be quite valuable for handheld works. It is needed, because the f/2.8 lens only transmits like a f/5.6 one due to STF.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- The smoothest bokeh
- Optically stabilized
- Weather-sealed
- Declickable aperture ring
- Superb autofocus
Cons
- Low light transmission
- STF appeals only to bokeh addicts
What external reviewers found***
External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras and APS-C sensor formats
- Very fast and quiet
- Dust and moisture-resistant design
- Bokeh and background blur are the smoothest I have ever seen, while sharpness is excellent Color rendition ...
Cons
- Relatively high price tag
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
11 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Short Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Focus limiter
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Motor
Piezoelectric
Optical Formula | Elements
14 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
10 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
ED and aspherical elements, Nano AR coating groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
72 mm / 2.83 in
Size | Diameter
85 mm / 3.35 in
Size | Length
118 mm / 4.65 in
Weight
700 g / 24.73 oz
Function
Angle Of View
24.4° Diagonal | 20.4° Horizontal | 13.7° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/20
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
100 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Max Magnification
0.25x
Min Focus Distance
570 mm / 22.44 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ALC-SH174 (supplied)
Debut
2017-02-07
Model Name
SEL100F28GM
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sonyalpha[1]
Reviewer score 89%The Sony FE 100mm STF is without a doubt the best portrait lens available whatever brand, the bokeh is marvelous with a lot of smoothness Compared to a F1.4 lens you get even more blurry background while having much more depth of field for you subject in focus thanks to the F2.8 aperture. This give a stronger 3D pop up effect. But it requires enormous light, the apodization filter is eating enormous light : ISO are climbing very fast.
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Pros
- Bokeh and background blur are the smoothest I have ever seen, while sharpness is excellent Color rendition is also excellent
- Very fast and quiet
- AF of the Sony is a key plus for portrait shooting, eye AF will work so a much better accuracy proxyphotogr...
Cons
- The Sony has a lower T-stop (T5.6 instead of T3.2 for the Laowa) which requires to have much more light than the Deowa and force to increase ISO the price :The Sony is costing 2x the 2 STF available on E mount
digitalpicture[2]
Reviewer score 76%The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras, including both full frame and APS-C sensor format models. A subject measuring approximately 5.7 x 3.8" (145 x 97mm) will fill the frame at the minimum focus distance. The lens' build quality feels nice with all rings and switches having a precision feel to them.
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Pros
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras and APS-C sensor formats
- Excellent build quality
- Dust and moisture-resistant design
Cons
- Relatively high price tag
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References
- ^ Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS. [sonyalpha]. https://sonyalpha.blog/2018/03/22/fe-100mm-f2-8-stf-gm-oss-test-portrait-indoor-interieur/. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-100mm-f-2.8-STF-GM-OSS-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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