Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS § 03 Head to head
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro
Sony 100mm f/2.8 is 5 mm shorter. Tokina 100mm f/2.8 is 130 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS is a 100mm f/2.8 (T5.6) prime, and the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro is a 100mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS 
Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS better than the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro?
- 5 mm shorter (118.1 mm vs 123 mm long)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Is weather sealed
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
Why is the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro better than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS?
- 130 g lighter (570 g vs 700 g)
- Focuses 27 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.57 m)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.3 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 (T5.6) | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/20 (T22) | f/32 |
| Lens type | Mid-telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 700 g (24.7 oz) | 570 g (20.11 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 85.2 mm (diameter) x 118.1 mm (length) | 123 x 74 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.57 m (1.87 ft) | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Optical SteadyShot) ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 (circular) ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups, including an apodization element for smooth bokeh | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · Tokina
- 118.1 × 85.2 mm
- 123 × 74 mm
The Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro is 5 mm longer and 130 g lighter than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
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Sample frames
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS or the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro?
- The Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro weighs 570 g, 130 g less than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS (700 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS or the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro?
- The Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.57 m for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
- Do the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro have image stabilization?
- Only the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS or the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS or the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Tokina Firin 100 mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.3 m.
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