Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS

Sony

FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS

Released October 2025

A full-frame E-mount macro prime with 1.4× native magnification, optical stabilisation and a sliding manual-focus ring.

Mount
Sony E
Focal length
100 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Stabilisation
Yes
Weight
646 g

What reviewers say

Both praise sharp results, fast autofocus, pleasing blur and extensive macro controls. Photography Blog finds manual focusing intuitive; Amateur Photographer warns that the two manual-focus options may confuse. Both note the high price. Photography Blog dislikes pinched highlights near the edges, while Amateur Photographer notes the short working distance at maximum magnification.

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Optics

Lens type
Prime
Focal length
100 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Macro lens
Yes
Optical construction
17 elements in 13 groups
Special elements
Two XA extreme-aspherical and two ED glass elements
Coatings
Nano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front element
Diaphragm
11 rounded blades
Angle of view
24° full frame; 16° APS-C

Mount and compatibility

Mounts
Sony E
Image circle
Full frame
Image circle detail
Full-frame coverage; 150 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter support
Compatible with SEL14TC and SEL20TC; maximum magnification increases to 2.8× with SEL20TC

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus
Yes
Minimum focus distance
0.26 m
Maximum magnification
1.4×
Optical stabilisation
Yes
Autofocus detail
Four XD linear motors with floating focus; Alpha 9 III up to 120 fps AF tracking and 4K 120p tracking depend on compatible body and shooting conditions
Focus distance detail
Sliding focus ring selects FULL MF with distance and magnification scales; full-time DMF works even during AF-C; Linear Response MF
Magnification detail
Maximum native magnification 1.4× at 0.26 m minimum focus measured from the sensor plane; working distance from the hood is shorter
Stabilisation detail
Lens optical stabilisation compensates angular yaw/pitch, X/Y shift and front/back Z movement; Sony qualifies the new front/back correction for still photographs only and publishes no stop rating

Design

Dust and moisture resistant
Yes
Filter diameter
67 mm
Maximum diameter
81.4 mm
Length
147.9 mm
Weight
646 g
Controls
Aperture ring with click on/off and iris lock, AF/MF switch, full-time DMF switch, OSS on/off switch, two customisable focus-hold buttons and FULL / infinity–0.5 m / 0.7–0.26 m focus limiter
Weather resistance
Dust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Weight detail
Approximately 646 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hood
ALC-SH173 round bayonet hood
In the box
ALC-SH173 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft case
Release detail
Sony announced on 30 September 2025. Sony Germany specified availability from late October 2025; UK and North American releases specified November 2025, and Japan specified 21 November 2025. Month precision records the earlier German window; no exact German first-sale day published

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 1.4× native maximum magnification
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Compatible with 1.4× and 2× teleconverters

Cons

  • 646 g lens weight
  • Close subjects can sit near the lens hood

Closest rivals

Model
MountFocal lengthMax apertureStabilisationWeightReleased
Sony E100 mmf/2.8Yes700 gMar 2017
Sony E90 mmf/2.8Yes602 gJun 2015
Sony E85 mmf/1.4No642 gSept 2024

Sources

  1. sony.jp/ichigan/products/SEL100M28GM/spec.html
  2. sony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-unveils-sony-fe-100mm-f28-macro-gm-oss-redefining-m…
  3. sony.jp/ichigan/products/SEL100M28GM/feature_1.html
  4. sony.de/presscentre/sony-stellt-das-sony-fe-100mm-f28-macro-gm-oss-objektiv-vor…
  5. sony.mediaroom.com/2025-09-30-Sony-Electronics-Expands-the-G-Master-Series-with…
  6. sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202509/25-0930
  7. amateurphotographer.com/review/sony-fe-100mm-f2-8-macro-gm-oss-sonys-best-macro…
  8. photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_fe_100mm_f2_8_macro_gm_oss_review

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