Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
p.2 #1Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Picked up this lens on an impulse during a recent family trip to Japan, especially since it is usually out of stock in the US and I managed to save a few hundred dollars buying it in Tokyo. The photo below was taken a few years ago in Costa Rica using my older 90mm macro lens. Now I just need to find the time and some good subjects to put the new lens to work 🙂
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ILCE-1 FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lens 90mm f/14.0 1/200s 80 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 13, 2026 at 09:52 PM
p.2 #2Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Sony GM 100/2.8 Macro with Sony 2xTC
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/400s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/640s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/320s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/500s 100 ISO -1.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/250s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/250s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/60s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/160s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/100s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/200s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM
p.2 #3Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Hawaii 4.10.26 - -01259-3 by Paul, on Flickr
Hawaii 4.10.26 - -01374 by Paul, on Flickr
Hawaii 4.10.26 - -01493 by Paul, on Flickr
Hawaii 4.10.26 - -01991 by Paul, on Flickr
Hawaii 4.10.26 - -02629 by Paul, on FlickrApr 19, 2026 at 01:06 PM
p.2 #4Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
eriet30 wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55216350593_26c3163fc7_b.jpgHawaii 4.10.26 - -01259-3 by Paul, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55216436324_09393dbeaa_b.jpgHawaii 4.10.26 - -01991 by Paul, on Flickr
Wow, these two really pop!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55216350593_26c3163fc7_b.jpgHawaii 4.10.26 - -01259-3 by Paul, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55216436324_09393dbeaa_b.jpgHawaii 4.10.26 - -01991 by Paul, on Flickr
Wow, these two really pop!
Apr 21, 2026 at 09:03 PM
p.2 #5Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
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ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/250s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/320s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/640s 100 ISO -1.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/320s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/160s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/200s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 200mm f/5.6 1/200s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
Apr 22, 2026 at 12:34 AM
p.2 #6Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Does anyone happen to have comparison pics of the same subject, both with and without the 2x TC attached?
Apr 22, 2026 at 09:19 AM
p.2 #7Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
MMP wrote:
Does anyone happen to have comparison pics of the same subject, both with and without the 2x TC attached?
No, but I will try and take some in the next couple of days and post them.
Birdie
Does anyone happen to have comparison pics of the same subject, both with and without the 2x TC attached?
No, but I will try and take some in the next couple of days and post them.
Birdie
Apr 22, 2026 at 09:57 PM
p.2 #8Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
birdied wrote:
No, but I will try and take some in the next couple of days and post them.
Birdie
Sorry for taking so long. Here are a couple of shots.
I did minor adjustments in Lightroom , noise reduction, a small bit of sharpening, etc.
The first one of each pair, is very minor cropping and no enlargement.
The second of each pair , is a bit of cropping and enlargement to 50%.
You will clearly notice that once the 2XTC is used, the depth of field becomes even smaller. I stopped down for f/8 to f/10 to try and increase the depth of field. My ISO really jumped with the TC .. These were handheld , no flash. I had the lens set for at the max 1.4 These little flies are quite tiny probably no more than 1/8 " long.
Since I was outside , the light changed and the subjects moved around to different flowers. However, it is the same subject in all of them.
Any questions , please don't hesitate to ask. I will gladly try other shots if you wish. Just keep in mind, I am no expert at macro or lens testing . I am sure I did several things improperly.
Birdie
P.S. Normally, without the TC I do a large crop. I will post one at the end with 200% crop.
1. No TC. Very little crop
2 No TC Cropped to about 50%
3. No TC. No crop
4. No TC. Cropped to 50%
5. With TC. No crop full frame
6. With TC. Cropped to about 33-50%
7. With TC. No Crop Full Frame
8. With TC Cropped 33-50%
No TC With 200% crop
MMP wrote
Does anyone happen to have comparison pics of the same subject, both with and without the 2x TC attached?Birdie
Sorry for taking so long. Here are a couple of shots.
I did minor adjustments in Lightroom , noise reduction, a small bit of sharpening, etc.
The first one of each pair, is very minor cropping and no enlargement.
The second of each pair , is a bit of cropping and enlargement to 50%.
You will clearly notice that once the 2XTC is used, the depth of field becomes even smaller. I stopped down for f/8 to f/10 to try and increase the depth of field. My ISO really jumped with the TC .. These were handheld , no flash. I had the lens set for at the max 1.4 These little flies are quite tiny probably no more than 1/8 " long.
Since I was outside , the light changed and the subjects moved around to different flowers. However, it is the same subject in all of them.
Any questions , please don't hesitate to ask. I will gladly try other shots if you wish. Just keep in mind, I am no expert at macro or lens testing . I am sure I did several things improperly.
Birdie
P.S. Normally, without the TC I do a large crop. I will post one at the end with 200% crop.
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2 No TC Cropped to about 50%
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4. No TC. Cropped to 50%
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8. With TC Cropped 33-50%
ILCE-7RM5 200mm f/10.0 1/125s 8000 ISO 0.0 EV
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No TC With 200% crop
ILCE-7RM5 100mm f/8.0 1/160s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 25, 2026 at 05:02 PM
p.2 #9Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
birdied wrote:
No, but I will try and take some in the next couple of days and post them.
BirdieSorry for taking so long. Here are a couple of shots.
I did minor adjustments in Lightroom , noise reduction, a small bit of sharpening, etc.
The first one of each pair, is very minor cropping and no enlargement.
The second of each pair , is a bit of cropping and enlargement to 50%.
You will clearly notice that once the 2XTC is used, the depth of field becomes even smaller. I stopped down for f/8 to f/10 to try and increase the depth of field. My ISO really jumped with the TC .. These were handheld , no flash. I...Show more →
Thanks so much for those images.
I've been trying decide between this lens + a TC vs. one of 2X Laowa lenses. I want the 2x magnification and usually try to avoid using TCs on any lens. I really didn't want to give up the AF and image stabilization of the Sony, but I could have kept my Sigma 105 macro for the AF and just added the Laowa 2x.
However, I think you've ultimately sold me on the Sony + a 2X TC. The fact you were able to get these shots handheld at 200mm/2.8X is quite remarkable. Either you've got a very steady hand, or the stabilization really is as good as advertised. The IQ also appears to hold up much better than I expected, even when cropping in.
Just placed my order!
birdied wrote
MMP wrote
Does anyone happen to have comparison pics of the same subject, both with and without the 2x TC attached?Birdie
I did minor adjustments in Lightroom , noise reduction, a small bit of sharpening, etc.
The first one of each pair, is very minor cropping and no enlargement.
The second of each pair , is a bit of cropping and enlargement to 50%.
You will clearly notice that once the 2XTC is used, the depth of field becomes even smaller. I stopped down for f/8 to f/10 to try and increase the depth of field. My ISO really jumped with the TC .. These were handheld , no flash. I...Show more →
Thanks so much for those images.
I've been trying decide between this lens + a TC vs. one of 2X Laowa lenses. I want the 2x magnification and usually try to avoid using TCs on any lens. I really didn't want to give up the AF and image stabilization of the Sony, but I could have kept my Sigma 105 macro for the AF and just added the Laowa 2x.
However, I think you've ultimately sold me on the Sony + a 2X TC. The fact you were able to get these shots handheld at 200mm/2.8X is quite remarkable. Either you've got a very steady hand, or the stabilization really is as good as advertised. The IQ also appears to hold up much better than I expected, even when cropping in.
Just placed my order!
Apr 25, 2026 at 08:35 PM
p.2 #10Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
However, I think you've ultimately sold me on the Sony + a 2X TC. The fact you were able to get these shots handheld at 200mm/2.8X is quite remarkable. Either you've got a very steady hand, or the stabilization really is as good as advertised. The IQ also appears to hold up much better than I expected, even when cropping in.
Just placed my order!
The image stabilization is great. I am not that steady any longer, another perk of growing old ! I was sitting on the ground and I try to prop at least one elbow on my knee or something around me. Also, the color rendition of this lens is truly remarkable.
Enjoy your new lens !
Birdie
Apr 25, 2026 at 08:49 PM
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p.2 #11Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
I've been impressed with how little it degrades with the 1.4x TC added. The optics of this lens in general are amazing. I'm sure some of it is in-camera digital correction, but regardless it's very impressive. I was pretty much unable to force significant longitudinal CA in situations where other lenses fall apart.
I just wish the AF were magic and always focused instantly exactly were I want even when handheld!
I just wish the AF were magic and always focused instantly exactly were I want even when handheld!
Apr 26, 2026 at 01:41 PM
p.2 #12Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
water droplets on yellow by Albert Lew, on Flickr
young alium in white by Albert Lew, on Flickr
rhododendron droplets by Albert Lew, on Flickr
allium droplets by Albert Lew, on Flickr
allium in front of fence by Albert Lew, on Flickr
droplets crossing by Albert Lew, on Flickr
Jun 08, 2026 at 02:44 PM
p.2 #13Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Buzz…
about to pollinate by Albert Lew, on Flickr
about to pollinate by Albert Lew, on Flickr
Jun 09, 2026 at 07:11 AM
p.2 #14Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
My son's baby crested gecko.
ILCE-9M3 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS lens 100mm f/4.0 1/250s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
Jun 11, 2026 at 06:52 PM
p.2 #15Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Hodie wrote:
My son's baby crested gecko.
That is such a cool shot, Hodaka!
My son's baby crested gecko.
That is such a cool shot, Hodaka!
Jun 11, 2026 at 09:37 PM
p.2 #16Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Ross Martin wrote:
That is such a cool shot, Hodaka!
Thank you, Ross! Not the best lighting (LED video light) but it turned out pretty good. The Animal Eye-AF worked pretty well with this lens.
Hodie wrote
My son's baby crested gecko.Thank you, Ross! Not the best lighting (LED video light) but it turned out pretty good. The Animal Eye-AF worked pretty well with this lens.
Jun 12, 2026 at 09:36 AM
p.2 #17Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Great shots everyone - just out of curiosity has anyone tried this lens with the 2X TC at infinity. It looks to be pretty sharp on it's own for landscape work but wondering how it it holds up for that sort of work with teleconverters. Just seeing how far the versatility of this lens can be pushed.
Jun 20, 2026 at 07:27 PM
p.2 #19Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Sony GM 100f2.8 Macro+1,4xTC
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/125s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/800s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/640s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/800s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/400s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/800s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/60s 125 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/800s 100 ISO -1.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/160s 100 ISO -1.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/800s 100 ISO -1.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/640s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
ILCE-7RM5 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 140mm f/4.0 1/160s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
Jul 09, 2026 at 04:20 AM
p.2 #20Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM Image Thread
Our little guy Terrance is growing.
ILCE-9M3 FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS lens 100mm f/8.0 1/400s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
Jul 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM