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Sony Announces FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens
30 September 2025
Sony has announced its FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS, a new medium telephoto macro lens in the G Master series, compatible with Alpha E-mount cameras, that features 1.4x magnification, advanced stabilization and intuitive handling.
"We're on a constant mission to expand creative possibilities for visual storytellers and the FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS fulfills that by going beyond traditional macro photography," said Yang Cheng, Sony vice president of imaging solutions. "With its world-class optical quality, it enables not only macro photographers, but also portrait and wedding photographers, to take their craft to a new level. We're thrilled to offer the FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS as part of our acclaimed G Master series, maintaining a standard of peak performance Sony creators have become accustomed to."
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new prime include:
- Full-frame format
- Apertures: f2.8 to f22
- 1.4x magnification
- Four XD linear AF motors
- Internal docus
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- Sliding focus ring for AF/MF Sselection
- 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
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the macro include:
SONY FE 100mm f2.8 MACRO GM OSS LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Sony E Focal Length 100mm Aperture f2.8 to f22
11 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 24° Minimum Focus 10.2 inches Magnification 1.4:1 Macro Reproduction Ratio
1.4x MagnificationOptical Design 17 Elements in 13 Groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.2 x 5.8 inches Weight 1.4 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sony said the FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS will be available in November for $1,499.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Sony Electronics Expands the G Master Series with the Versatile FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS
Delivers Stunning Detail with up to 1.4x Magnification, Advanced Stabilization and Optimized Macro Controls
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Sony Electronics releases the FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS (SEL100M28GM), the new medium telephoto macro lens in the G Master series, compatible with α (Alpha) E-mount cameras, featuring 1.4x magnification, advanced stabilization and intuitive handling.
"We're on a constant mission to expand creative possibilities for visual storytellers and the FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS fulfills that by going beyond traditional macro photography," said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. "With its world-class optical quality, it enables not only macro photographers, but also portrait and wedding photographers, to take their craft to a new level. We're thrilled to offer the FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS as part of our acclaimed G Master series, maintaining a standard of peak performance Sony creators have become accustomed to."
Beyond Life Size
The FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS achieves a maximum magnification of up to 1.4x, making it easy to capture flowers, small objects and other close-up subjects in vivid detail, revealing subtle textures and features that are difficult to see by the naked eye.
Compatible with an optional teleconverter (sold separately), the lens offers up to 2.8x magnification. This enables impressive close-up shots while keeping a comfortable working distance. It is ideal for subjects that are hard to approach or for avoiding unwanted reflections.
State-of-the-art Hardware Design
The optical design effectively positions elements including two XA (extreme aspherical) lenses and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements to achieve high-resolution performance from the center to the periphery of the image, reducing chromatic and other aberrations.
To allow precise and intuitive focus adjustments for a variety of macro photography scenes, the lens offers three focus-dedicated features: a "Full-time DMF switch" enables instant MF (manual focus) by rotating the focus ring, even in AF (autofocus) mode; the "Focus Mode switch" allows instant switching between AF and MF; the "Sliding Focus Ring" enables FULL MF mode, linked to the distance and magnification scales.
The four unique XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors that enable high-speed, high-precision and quiet lens drive, make autofocus performance up to 1.9 times faster than previous models.
A dedicated aperture ring offers quick, direct control over aperture settings.
Exquisite Image Quality
The 11-blade circular aperture produces beautiful, ball bokeh, while carefully controlled spherical aberration ensures an ideal balance of resolution and background blur -- creating the signature creamy bokeh of the G Master line.
The unique "Nano AR Coating II" applies a uniform thin film to the entire lens surface, resulting in clear image quality that suppresses flare and ghosting even in backlit conditions.
An integrated optical image stabilization system, designed for macro photography, accurately compensates for shift shake (up/down/left/right), angular shake and front/back shake, ensuring steady handheld shots.
Pricing and Availability
The FE 100mm f2.8 Macro GM OSS will be available in November 2025 for approximately $1,499.99 and $1,799.99 CAD. It will be sold directly through Sony and at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout North America.