Name: 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand: Sony
SKU: 749
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

3.7

based on all reviews

Focus handling options are very good
faster and easier this way
wide smooth focus ring that is very smooth and says quality

The front element does not rotate during focus operations
There is no infrared index marker
Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 8
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 100 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Macro, Normal, Telephoto

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Pros & Cons

Focus handling options are very good
faster and easier this way
wide smooth focus ring that is very smooth and says quality
detailed
sharp images are beyond impressive
build quality of the Sony lens is good without being stellar
Feels great in the hand to boot
optically superior with significantly better CA correction and better sharpness
sharpness figures at infinity are very good
very smooth bokeh and excellent sharpness
and it is sharp with very pleasant bokeh
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The front element does not rotate during focus operations
There is no infrared index marker
Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens
focus is not affected
light falloff is inconsequential
as cramped as it is inside the windows of other lenses
the lens lacks an internal focusing system
the lens won't focus further than around 55cm away
the focus ring is decoupled from the focus gear
No STF lenses are meant to be speed lenses - simply
STF effect is not as strong AND it's manual focus only
Sony FE 100mm F2
the light loss the less pretty the bokeh
Somewhat slow
noisy screw-drive autofocus
the front element is recessed quite a bit
Shooting at narrower apertures is not advisable
often slow when used with autofocus
it has become rather expensive
Macro lenses are usually slower to focus
there is no detail review of mentioned lenses
lacking AF speed made me usually switch to manual focus
lack of AF for pure macro and some occasional portraits

Sony - Video Reviews (2)

Sony 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens Review | John Sison

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens review SAL-100M28

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Full Specifications

Lens type	Macro Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony A

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	8
Groups	8

Weight	17.81 oz
Diameter	2.95 in
Length	3.88 in
Filter size	2.17 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 100
Maximum magnification	1.0 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Closest focusing distance	0.35
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes

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Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.0

Based on 6 reviews

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro Review

PCMAG

Published: 03.02.2012

Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro Review

3.0

Sony's 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is a sharp optic that captures objects at full life-size, but it's often slow when used with autofocus.

phillipreeve.net

Published: 06.07.2019

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OpticalLimits - Lens reviews and beyond!

TechRadar

Published: 26.10.2011

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro review

3.0

Life-size magnification and a handy auto clutch mechanism on this lens

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro SAL-100M28 Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 11.07.2006

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro SAL-100M28 Review

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Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review: Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS

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Published: 16.02.2017

Lens Review: Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS

Sony's FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS lens is the fourth lens in Sony's G Master line-up boasting a revolutionary lens design offering the smoothest bokeh ever!