Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS § 03 Head to head
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro
Sony 100mm f/2.8 is 145 g lighter. TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 focuses 32 cm closer.
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 TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro is a 100mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 4 advantages each.
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS 
TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS better than the TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro?
- 145 g lighter (700 g vs 845 g)
- 33 mm shorter (118.1 mm vs 151 mm long)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro better than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS?
- Focuses 32 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.57 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS has the edge: it is 145 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.25 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 (T5.6) | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/20 (T22) | f/22 |
| Lens type | Mid-telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 700 g (24.7 oz) ◆ | 845 g |
| Dimensions | 85.2 mm (diameter) x 118.1 mm (length) | 151 x 72 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.57 m (1.87 ft) | 0.25 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Optical SteadyShot) ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 (circular) | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups, including an apodization element for smooth bokeh | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $389 list price |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · TTartisan
- 118.1 × 85.2 mm
- 151 × 72 mm
The TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro is 33 mm longer and 145 g heavier than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS.
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Sample frames
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
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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 TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro?
- The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS weighs 700 g, 145 g less than the TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro (845 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS or the TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro?
- The TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro focuses down to 0.25 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 TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x 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 TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS has the edge: it is 145 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS or the TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.25 m.
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