Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS vs Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS and Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.

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Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Name Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SELP28135G SEL100F28GM
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Release Year 2014 2017
Release Date 2014-09-12 2017-02-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2498 USD 1498 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Piezoelectric
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 57 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 0,25
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 11
Optics
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Construction 18 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information ED and aspherical elements, Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Focal Length 28-135 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 107 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4.5 stops
Physical
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 105 mm 85 mm
Length 163 mm 118 mm
Weight 1215 gr 700 gr
Other
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH135 ALC-SH174
Tripod Collar Included 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.