Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G.
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Product |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Name | Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL100F28GM | SEL1655G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2017-02-17 | 2019-08-28 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1498 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Piezoelectric | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 57 cm | 33 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,2 |
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | ED and aspherical elements, Nano AR coating | Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element. |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Focal Length | 100 mm | 16-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
39 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4.5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Length | 118 mm | 100 mm |
| Weight | 700 gr | 494 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH174 | ALC-SH161 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Features Smooth Trans Focus (STF) technology, which uses an apodization filter to realize notably smooth bokeh with rounded out-of-focus highlights in both the foreground and background. And, has a Macro Mode. Not an actual Macro lens. |