Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSSvsSony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
100mm / F2.8
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
50-150mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS suits you better
- Weight640g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 50-150mm F2 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-150mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS118.1mm long × 85.2mm diameter
- FE 50-150mm F2 GM200mm long × 102.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 50mm | +50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 150mm | −50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F20 | F22 | −2.0 |
| Min focus distance | 57cm | 40cm | +0.17m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.20× | +0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 700g | 1.34kg | −640g |
| Length | 118.1mm | 200mm | −81.9mm |
| Diameter | 85.2mm | 102.8mm | −17.6mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 95mm | −23mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | −8year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS relative to FE 50-150mm F2 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
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