Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Lens (Sony E)

Quick Overview

• Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
• 1.4x Magnification G Master Macro Prime
• Four XD Linear AF Motors, Internal Focus
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• Sliding Focus Ring for AF/MF Selection
• Focus Range Limiter & Focus Hold Buttons
• Aperture Ring with De-Click Switch
• Nano AR Coating II and Fluorine Coating
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Compatible with 1.4x & 2x Teleconverters
• Filter Size - 67mm (Front)

Product Description

Go Beyond Macro
The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Lens marks the first true macro addition to Sony’s prestigious G Master lineup, delivering exceptional image quality, a greater-than-life-size 1.4x maximum magnification, and a full suite of intuitive physical controls. While engineered for close-up excellence, this medium-telephoto prime is equally versatile for portraits, weddings, and general-purpose photography. Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization ensures sharp results for both handheld location shooting and controlled studio setups.

Advanced Close-Up Shooting

Designed for extreme detail, this lens pushes macro capabilities even further.

• Achieves 1.4x maximum magnification with a minimum focusing distance of 10.2" and a 3.5" working distance.

• Quick-shift focus ring lets you slide between manual and autofocus modes instantly.

• Printed focus distance and magnification scales aid in precise, technical shooting.

• Focus range limiter optimizes AF performance with three selectable ranges (10.2–27.6", 19.7"–infinity, or full).

• Compatible with optional Sony teleconverters, increasing magnification up to 2.8x.

G Master Optical Quality

As a G Master lens, it integrates Sony’s most advanced optics for exceptional sharpness and smooth bokeh.

• 17 elements in 13 groups, including two XA (Extreme Aspherical) and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, minimize aberrations.

• Nano AR Coating II reduces flare and ghosting for higher contrast.

• Floating focus design maintains a compact form factor and sharpness across the range.

• Internal focusing keeps lens size consistent.

• 11-blade circular diaphragm produces beautifully rounded bokeh.

Autofocus & Image Stabilization

The FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM delivers speed, accuracy, and stability.

• Four XD linear motors provide near-silent AF, up to 1.9x faster than the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS.

• Fully compatible with Sony a9 III’s 120 fps burst and 4K 120p video modes.

• Floating focus minimizes aberrations at close distances.

• Advanced Optical SteadyShot optimized for macro shooting.

• Works with camera body-lens coordinated stabilization for maximum shake reduction.

Professional Controls & Ergonomics

Engineered with photographers and filmmakers in mind, the lens provides extensive external controls:

• Focus range limiter for faster AF.

• Quick-shift manual focus ring with printed scales.

• Physical aperture ring with a de-click switch for smooth video transitions.

• Iris lock prevents accidental aperture changes.

• Full-time DMF switch for direct manual focus.

• SteadyShot switch for enabling/disabling stabilization.

• Two customizable focus hold buttons for holding focus or assigning custom functions.

• Focus mode switch to toggle AF/MF from the lens body.

• Dust- and moisture-resistant build with fluorine coating for durability and easy cleaning.

• Includes ALC-SH173 lens hood to minimize flare.

Teleconverter Compatibility

The lens is fully compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for added reach and magnification:

• 1.4x Teleconverter → Effective focal length: 140mm, Max magnification: 2x, Max aperture: f/4.

• 2x Teleconverter → Effective focal length: 200mm, Max magnification: 2.8x, Max aperture: f/5.6.

Teleconverters not only increase magnification but also provide greater working distances—helpful for managing lighting setups with small subjects or photographing skittish wildlife without disturbing them.