Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS - Lens review and specs

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100mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

646 g

Weight

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▲ 100mm

Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Constant Aperture

Aperturef/2.8

f/2.8f/22

Near focus17' 0"

Far focus18' 7"

Total DOF1' 6"

Hyperfocal406' 7"

Subject distance17' 9"

Focal length100 mm

Aperturef/2.8

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

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Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 11

Optics

Optical construction: 17 elements in 13 groups
Special elements: 2 XA, 2 ED
Coatings: Nano AR Coating II, fluorine front coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 26 cm
Max magnification: 1.4×
AF motor: Four XD linear motors

Physical

Weight: 646 g
Dimensions: ⌀81mm × 148mm
Filter thread: 67 mm
Hood included: ALC-SH173
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Focus Limiter: Yes
Distance Scale: Yes
Custom Buttons: 2

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Macro, Portraits, Weddings

Release year: 2025
Announced: Sep 30, 2025
Approx price: $1500 USD
Optical correction & RAW development: NDPix Photo Editor

The best

G Master macro with native 1.4x reproduction

Also

OSS, four XD motors and dedicated macro controls

Summary

The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS is a full-frame G Master macro prime for Sony E-mount photographers who need more than ordinary 1:1 close-up capability. Its 100mm focal length gives comfortable working distance for flowers, insects, product details and small natural subjects, while the native 1.4x maximum magnification goes beyond life size without accessories. With compatible Sony teleconverters it can reach up to 2.8x, turning it into a flexible native system lens for serious macro work rather than just a conventional short telephoto.

The specification is built around high-end optical correction and handheld close-up control. A f/2.8 maximum aperture, Optical SteadyShot tuned for macro shooting, a 17 elements in 13 groups design with two XA and two ED elements, an 11-blade circular diaphragm and Nano AR Coating II all point to a lens made for both resolution and smooth rendering. The 0.26m minimum focus distance, 67mm filter thread, 646g weight and roughly 81 x 148mm body make it more substantial than small casual primes, but still practical for field work, studio tabletop setups and portrait sessions.

In practice, the appeal is how much macro-specific handling Sony has built into the barrel. Four XD linear motors drive autofocus, the sliding focus ring gives full manual control with distance and magnification scales, and the dedicated switches for AF/MF, focus limiting, Full-time DMF, OSS, iris lock and aperture de-clicking reduce menu dependence. It is expensive and more specialized than a general portrait lens, but for macro, product photography, close nature subjects, reproduction work and detail-rich portraits it is one of the most capable native Sony E lenses available.