Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony Mar 2017
Sony Full Frame

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 100 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8 (T5.6). It weighs 700 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2017. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a unique mid-telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. It features Smooth Trans Focus (STF) technology, utilizing an apodization element to achieve exceptionally smooth and pleasing bokeh, making it particularly well-suited for portrait photography. The lens offers a maximum aperture of f/2.8 with a T-stop of 5.6 due to the apodization filter, requiring good lighting conditions or higher ISO settings. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization enhances handheld shooting capabilities. With a close focusing distance and 0.25x magnification, it also serves well for close-up photography. The lens's weather-sealed construction ensures reliability in various shooting environments.

f/2.8 (T5.6)
Aperture
100mm
Focal
700 g
Weight
Mar 2017
Released
Sony site

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Good for portrait
Macro
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Mid-telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
100 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (Optical SteadyShot)
Lens mount
Sony E
Maximum aperture
f/2.8 (T5.6)
Minimum aperture
f/20 (T22)
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
11 (circular)
Optical construction
13 elements in 10 groups, including an apodization element for smooth bokeh
Minimum focusing distance
0.57 m (1.87 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.25x
Filter size
72 mm
Dimensions
85.2 mm (diameter) x 118.1 mm (length)
Weight
700 g (24.7 oz)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
portrait, macro

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 5.2% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Jerusalem
01 Jerusalem by Hemo Kerem
Cigale, La Ciotat
02 Cigale, La Ciotat by Bernard Ddd
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03 20250621-7RV00147 by mvc.programmer
20250621-7RV00102-2
04 20250621-7RV00102-2 by mvc.programmer
yerbera 2
05 yerbera 2 by M.García.
yerbera
06 yerbera by M.García.
Phoon!
07 Phoon! by richiedrisc
Marbled White
08 Marbled White by richiedrisc
Pink Perspective
09 Pink Perspective by richiedrisc
Woodland Visitor
10 Woodland Visitor by richiedrisc
Israel
11 Israel by Hemo Kerem
desert
12 desert by hahaya8k
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13 2024-12-31-9 by kwe67
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14 2024-12-31-12 by kwe67
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15 2024-12-31-21 by kwe67
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16 2024-12-31-22 by kwe67
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17 DSC00343 by Damir Govorcin Photography
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18 _DSC0676pts1 by Phạm Lê Minh Mẫn
Jerusalem
19 Jerusalem by Hemo Kerem
Kyoto, Japan
20 Kyoto, Japan by Hemo Kerem
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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