Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSSvsSony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
100mm / F2.8
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FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
70-200mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight148g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm 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 Macro GM OSS147.9mm long × 81.4mm diameter
- FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II149mm long × 82.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 70mm | +30mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 200mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 26cm | 26cm | — |
| Max magnification | 1.40× | 0.50× | +0.90x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 646g | 794g | −148g |
| Length | 147.9mm | 149mm | −1.1mm |
| Diameter | 81.4mm | 82.2mm | −0.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS relative to FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
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FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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