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Archive 2017 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


Sony has just introduced two new FE lenses: The most exciting is the new high-end Sony FE 100mm F2.8 OSS STF G Master lens which brings very smooth bokeh thanks to its apodization lens element and 11-blade aperture.

This lens incorporates a STF (smooth trans focus) design to allow smooth bokeh while maintaining very high resolution and contrast. The only downside is the T5.6 transmission making this lens optimum for outdoors or studio work. Look for availability this March and a price of $1,500.

Update: Now In Stock

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 OSS STF GM: B&H Photo | Adorama


The new budget friendly Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is lighter and more compact than the more expensive Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM. It's a also a cheaper alternative to the current Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8.
The lens features a quieter AF motor and should also available in March at $600.

Update: Now In Stock

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8: B&H Photo | Adorama




Sony FE 100mm F2.8 OSS STF GM






Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 at B&H Photo




Feb 07, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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Seems like these two lenses just got announced. No prices yet...

The 100/2.8 STF is a GM and the 85/1.8 a budget lens in line with the 50/1.8.

Thoughts?



Feb 07, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


$598 for the 85, $1498 for the 100.
Deleted my thread so to not make a mess.

FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1317561-REG/sony_sel100f28gm_fe_100mm_f_2_8_stf.html


FE 85mm F1.8:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1317562-REG/sony_sel85f18_fe_85mm_f_1_8_lens.html




Feb 07, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


very excited about this 100GM - i sold my 85GM and kept the 50/1.4 a month or so ago hoping that the 100GM would become a reality.

Batis 18, Batis 25, 50/1.4 & 100GM
i'm all set for 2017!

https://static.bhphoto.com/images/multiple_images/images1500x1500/1486481459000_IMG_747609.jpg

https://static.bhphoto.com/images/multiple_images/images1500x1500/1486481459000_IMG_747610.jpg

https://static.bhphoto.com/images/multiple_images/images1500x1500/1486481459000_IMG_747612.jpg

https://static.bhphoto.com/images/multiple_images/images1500x1500/1486481459000_IMG_747611.jpg

*photos from the BH product page

Edited on Feb 07, 2017 at 10:47 AM · View previous versions



Feb 07, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


The 100 uses a fancy AF system.... So I'm guessing it'll be fast and accurate.
The 85 has "Double Linear AF" motor. Is this internal AF? Will it be fast, or will it be like the 50/1.8FE?



Feb 07, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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ecarlino wrote:
Batis 18, Batis 25, 50/1.4 & 100GM
i'm all set for 2017!


Sounds like about the best kit possible. I love having a lens kit that consists of primes at divisible focal lengths (your 25/50/100), and even better when they are potentially the best lenses in their respective range possible.



Feb 07, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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Size/weight comparison of Sony's "big 4"


35 / 1.4
Filter Thread 72 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.09 x 4.41" (78.5 x 112.0 mm)
Weight 1.39 lb (630 g)


50 / 1.4
Filter Thread 72 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.29 x 4.25" (83.5 x 108 mm)
Weight 27.44 oz (778 g)


85GM / 1.4
Filter Thread 77 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.52 x 4.23" (89.5 x 107.5 mm)
Weight 1.80 lb (820 g)


100GM / 2.8
Filter Thread 72 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.35 x 4.65" (85.2 x 118.1 mm)
Weight 1.54 lb (700 g)



Feb 07, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


The 100/2.8 GM STF will focus down to 0.25x magnification.


Feb 07, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


Hopefully Sony will start to work on some decent wide-angle lenses, now that they have half a dozen different 50mm lenses and almost as many short telephotos - or perhaps they will leave that to Zeiss for the time being.

Some long glass would be nice, too...



Feb 07, 2017 at 11:05 AM
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ISO1600 wrote:
The 100 uses a fancy AF system.... So I'm guessing it'll be fast and accurate.

The 85 has "Double Linear AF" motor. Is this internal AF? Will it be fast, or will it be like the 50/1.8FE?


I missed that the 100 was AF. I thought that was near impossible with an STF lens?

I believe the LInear Motors are like whats in the 55/1.8 etc. so sounds like it won't be like the 50/1.8, which is also probably why it's $600 and not more like $450.




Feb 07, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


The stf 100 is slower than the A mount 135 stf (T stop 5.6 & 4.5)....definitely an outdoors lens


Feb 07, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


Of course they announce this... I just bought the Batis 85mm last week!

(But I love it, so unless the FE 85mm can compete pretty damn closely W/O-- I'll probably just keep the Batis.)



Feb 07, 2017 at 11:20 AM
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mogul wrote:
The stf 100 is slower than the A mount 135 stf (T stop 5.6 & 4.5)....definitely an outdoors lens


I think it's more of a studio lens. This thing will be killer for portraits and product work.



Feb 07, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


the batis is a premium lens the gm is a premium lens . this 85mm is a budget lens with that focusing motor alonw


Feb 07, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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The STF certainly sounds impressive, good to see them get AF and such a robust build. Shame about the speed but OSS helps.

The 85 1.8 seems interesting as well, hoping to see something closer to the 85mm 1.8 than the 50mm 1.8.



Feb 07, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


ecarlino wrote:
very excited about this 100GM - i sold my 85GM and kept the 50/1.4 a month or so ago hoping that the 100GM would become a reality.


It's a T5.6 lens in order to get the STF effect and that it will never replace the GM 85/1.4 for low light shooting.
Completely different tools for different needs.

I'm hoping the new 100mm STF will have strong flare performance since that seems to be the biggest downfall of the current STF lenses in the market.



Feb 07, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


While nice, I was hoping for the 16-35 GM announcement!


Feb 07, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


I can't tell if it has an manual aperture ring...is it locked at t5.6 or like the 135 goes from t4.5 to 6.7?


Feb 07, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


Neither one hit my check boxes but good to see new glass.


Feb 07, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Now In Stock! FE 100mm f/2.8 GM STF and FE 85mm f/1.8


Fred Miranda wrote:
It's a T5.6 lens in order to get the STF effect and that it will never replace the GM 85/1.4 for low light shooting.
Completely different tools for different needs.

I'm hoping the new 100mm STF will have strong flare performance since that seems to be the biggest downfall of the current STF lenses in the market.


yes, i think that's going to be OK for me given my purposes (entirely outdoors), but i was hoping for a T-stop < 4 - so maybe it only lasts a year in the kit - certainly something i'll enjoy playing with for a while.

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