November will see the release of Sony’s first medium telephoto macro lens in the G Master series, the FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, which offers 1.4x magnification and advanced stabilisation.
Angled view of the new FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS lens. (Source: Sony.)
Weighing only 646 grams and with a minimum focus distance of 26 cm, the new lens has been developed primarily for macro photography. Its optical design consists of 17 elements in 13 groups and includes two XA (extreme aspherical) lenses and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements to achieve high-resolution performance from the centre to the periphery of the image. Autofocusing is driven by four unique XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors that enable high-speed, high-precision and quiet lens drive, with a claimed performance up to approximately 1.9 times faster than previous models. 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.
A dedicated aperture ring offers quick, direct control over aperture settings and the 11-blade iris diaphragm produces attractive bokeh. The lens also has a Nano AR Coating II coating to suppress ghosting and flare. The integrated optical image stabilisation system, designed for macro photography, accurately compensates for shift shake (up/down/left/right), angular shake, and front/back shake, ensuring steady handheld shots. The FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS lens will be available in Australia from November 2025 for an SRP of AU$2,599.00. Click here for more information.
