The Best Sony Portrait Lenses: Sony 100mm 2.8GM STF OSS

[@artemisfowl9002]

cant believe you made me purchase this lens within hours of watching this 😭

[@rkdazet]

Thanks Miguel! I purchased this lens not very long after it's introduction. In large part because I love the 100mm focal length. This is Sony's only 100mm FE mount prime. It fills the gap nicely between 85mm and 135mm. It's extremely sharp and has wonderful bokeh. It is a very specialized lens however -- though not just for portraits. Shooting any object wide open, up close results in very pleasing, smooth background blur. It's not going be the same totally out of focus background that you would get with a faster longer lense like the FE 135mm f1.8 GM. See Miguel's comparison of these two lenses. It is a great 100mm landscape lens stopped down. I recommend trying before buying to see if its right for you because it is expensive and is a very specialized lens.

[@admin92706]

Bought this lens & absolutely amazing for portraits. 👍

[@gaberod5957]

Well priced lens!! Never heard about it until today, now you got me eyeing it lol great video :) currently my favorite lens is the Ziess 55mm

[@esppics21]

Thanks for making the video. I never really thought about how this lens does makes senses for portraits and smooth bokeh. The 135mm 1.8 blurs out the background but you are correct you get really think DOF. With this lens you can still get decent bokeh and keep the face fully in focus.....Look forward to your other videos.

[@PavelR2]

DOF depends on focus distance - I can get whole body in focus on 105 @f1.4 and get smoother background because STF have distracting contrast in bokeh as seen also in this video.

[@maculamadness754]

So stoked now cause I’ve seen other reviews on this lens and I wasn’t left with the feeling that this was a good lens... I’m not an avid reader so I look forward to watching these types of reviews... just letting you know that all the details you described left me making this lens a possibility for my bag 💼 unlike others... thanks again keep em coming #noobhere

[@RustyBrown_]

As always, nice work man! My favorite portrait lens is the Sony Zeiss 135 f1.8 A-mount on the Alpha 99-II. Perhaps because I’ve shot with it for a few years, but I just find it magical and it produces results that blow me away. Having said that, I’ll have to check out this G Master 100 f2.8. Falls squarely between my 135 and 85 and could be a great add to my kit. Keep rockin, bro!

[@jfranco3281]

Agreed with your assessment of this lens, it's definitely on my list of future purchases. In the Miami sun I could use a little less light. Great selection of music at the start of the video, very Cinematic. I just uploaded my first KZbin video going over the new glow box 43 inch from Adorama, and compared to the quality of your video ,I definitely have some clean up to do. Great information!

[@carlharper3442]

Hi Miguel, Can you please do a video comparing the Sony 100 STF vs Sigma 105mm. Thanks

[@dland4766]

GREAT video!!! GREAT pictures!!! You just helped me decide on one of the lenses I'll be getting... thanks... I really appreciate it!!! Keep doing you!!!

Due to I am still using the ILCA77M2 (A-mount) my favorite ever lens is the 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF I always wanted to use that kind of lens with the eye AF. So SONY give us the 100mm f2.8 [T5.6] STF. Without any hesitation, when I get the ILCE9, my first E mount lens is going to be this one. I have to mention too that the Zeiss Sonnar T* 35/2 attached permanently to the RX1, RX1R & Rx1RM2 is great to get portraits including the environment. Thanks for your videos.

[@sebaspetroni5479]

Have it, love it...hope someday Sony release a 35 or 40mm STF, would be my dream lens for studio shooting.

[@marcothekid79]

Just bought this lens and on my a7R-2 it performs amazingly. Especially when you're making the background turn into yogurt while shooting very close to your subject using the focus limiter

[@richardpcrowe]

I'd love to try this lens. Right now, my favorite portrait lens for Sony is the 85mm f/1.8... I also like using a 135mm f/2.8 Meyer Gorlitz - especially with a Kipon focal reducer on an APSC camera which results in an equivalent 135mm f/2.0 lens...

[@ScottDavies]

My favourite lens! Great for flowers, landscape and even bird photography! I use mine mainly on my a6400 but even on my a7ii. Very versatile

[@raulakis35]

Fantastic video !!! Very insightful Miguel !! Thanks

[@claudecreativestudios4054]

Definitely the most underrated Sony lens

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

No doubt about that one! Still can't believe how this lens hasn't found a home in every Sony portrait shooters bag :)

[@claudecreativestudios4054]

People fear what they don’t understand

[@apogeemediamanagement1580]

I use this lens for nearly every outdoor shoot it is amazing. no ND required buttery madness

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

It's so good right!? 😁📸

[@apogeemediamanagement1580]

Miguel Quiles I wish people could understand its capabilities, for film work the subject separation you get is effortless. I shoot 90 percent of my outdoor work with this lens which is about 60 percent of my work. 85mm gm for indoors and 24-70gm for tight space hotel room shoots. Soon to invest in the 24mm 1.4. The 100mm makes your work stand out from everyone’s it accentuates your personal style and leaves clients wanting that look. I really can’t speak highly enough about this lens. I’m glad it’s the sleeper lens of the Sony world. It gives me an edge.

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

I feel the same way. Can't understand how a lens this good isn't in every Sony shooters arsenal. It definitely gives you the ability to set yourself apart since so few use it.

[@apogeemediamanagement1580]

Miguel Quiles shhhh now and kindly delete the video I would be forever grateful lol

[@meibing4912]

You forget the most important aspect of this lens. Its gives you more DOF on the face (so no unfocussed nose tip and back hair line) with the full smooth bokeh in the background, Otherwise we could just shoot with a 135 f/1.8

[@Neopulse00]

This lens yeah is underrated for portraiture. Although I used a manual focus lens variant, the Apodization element used is amazing. It's well worth it. Side Note: One Puuuuuuuuunch!!!! (Drum beat)

[@bnguyen112]

One Punch Man!

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

No doubt about that! The fact that the AF on this thing is so good puts it in a league all its own. One Puuuuuuuuuuuuunchhhhh! 😂✌️

[@lenspassions]

Agreed

[@spielwerkstudiosrobertmoll1821]

Thanks, bought it right away and love it!!!!

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

My pleasure! Enjoy the lens, it's a beast 📸

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

I understand the main intent was to consider this for the Sony system, but I wonder how it compares to two other lenses: * Sony FE 100mm f2.8 STM GM OSS [release date 2017 Feb] * Fuji XF 56mm f1.2 R APD [release date 2014 Sept] * Nikon AF-DC 135mm f2.0D [release date 1990] The Fuji has an apodization filter, just like the Sony. The Nikon has "defocus control", using the same word but likely different optical technology as you suggested with the Sony.

[@trinitygrindol3279]

Curious if you had to choose between the 90mm macro and this 100mm lens, which would you choose? I need macro capability but love the look of portrait photos with this lens and the beautiful bokeh it gives... Please help!

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

go to 4:14 This guy actually knows what this lens is about. Watch him. See his shots! He knows his stuff.

[@franklinmichael671]

Have you tried the LAOWA 105mm STF lens? A 50mm F1.4 STF would be incredible, I would definitely buy it for street photography. 100mm is better suited for portraits.

[@jannsander]

Although I share your enthusiasm for this lens, .25x is far from macro capability. Lenses that can focus on close (in relation to their focal length) objects are far to often considered "Macro lenses". Macro is from 1x onwards. (the FE 90 2.8 for example is a true macro lens)

[@lenspassions]

Really great lens as you explained, waiting a time when l will switch to Sony

[@billzidis2656]

This lens is good but nothing beats the autofocus samyang 85mm 1.4...Best portrait lens for sony along any of the 135's...

[@GilbertTV]

great review..it is pretty special..would love to try it sometime

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

Am I understanding it right that the light transmission all over the frame is compromised by two stops? Does camera compensate for that difference when reading the exposure? What about the metadata? Thus, this lens is not particularly suitable for shooting in relatively low light, correct? Thank you. By the way, the models are disarmingly delightful.

[@loldart]

Been using this on the A7riii. The detail was so sharp I had to edit the model's fake finger nails.(cosplay) I seen thought red contact lenses and saw my clients brown eyes. I'm not a fan of the T5.6 however I enjoy having the f2.8. I never missed a shoot with this lens. I found my 85mm batis at f1.8 would just be a little off at times which made me miss the shot! Over all I'm happy with this lenses. Used it a few times at Anime North last week. Thought I think I would only use this for paid slower shooting. Run and gun I found it to be not the best option. I save run and gun with the 24mm f1.4 GM and the 55mm f1.8.

[@Beantownreview]

Fifteen seconds in I'm saying to myself "Is that a Saitamo t-shirt?" And yes it is. Another One Punch Man fan. Awesome.

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

It sure is! OPM is one of my favorite shows right now so I had to represent 😁👊

[@Beantownreview]

@@MiguelQuilesJr I got to find me some of those. Season 2 of OPM just came out. I've got official Rick and Morty t-shirt that's glow-in-the-dark with all the wording backwards in scrip so you can only read it in a mirror. "Forever and forever, 100 years of R&M" over and over. I've never seen another copy.

[@Beantownreview]

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[@jonoy4375]

This is a secret weapon for portrait pros

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

and low light with out flash or artifitial light? what you show was a night portrait 06:32 with artifitial light? (lightly taken?:-)

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

The photo at 632 was taken with a small flash. You can take a shot without light, but it'll likely look crappy no matter the lens 😂✌️

[@philsheridan6843]

I got this lens a few months ago and it has become my all time favorite portrait lens. I love the fact that along with it being such an awesome portrait lens, it will do closeups, too. Thanks for the excellent review.

[@albertcasanova8295]

Would this be good for streaming as well? I want something good for video and photo. I'm currently looking at the Sony FE 24-70mm 2.8 GM but unsure which would be good.

[@mavfan1]

I already had the Venus Optics 105mm STF F2 T3.2 for Canon with an adapter when this was released and though the Sony tempted me, I stuck with the Venus Optics lens.

[@mentalpatience3519]

I wonder how their compares with the Sony 85mm lens which is also portrait lens

[@theizza68]

I think more people would be all over this if it was f2 t3.5 or t4.0. It's still a stellar lens.

[@greysuit17]

I love this lens!

[@victorrivera6375]

If you had to choose one, which would it be? Sony 100, or new 135mm?

[@witcheater]

My 63-cents worth: For me it all started with a 50mm and a 135mm. All was manual focus. All was silver halide (or better). Today I have a 105 macro that does me just fine via digital. Stay focused on what you need... as to say, what works for you. One day it may be 50, yet another day it may be 85. Heck, 200 may have to do it for you one day, but another it may be 35. No one lens will ever be everything.

[@RichardtenHoeve]

I have the 85 mm F1.8 but want to try out this lens myself.

[@mentalpatience3519]

I'm going to be using it to capture wedding details such as rings etc is that possible with this lens?

[@ronlemelinphotography]

between the Sigma 105mm 1.4 or the Sony 100mm 2.8 STF (this lens) your thoughts? Other than the size and weight of the 105mm, which one is better?

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Sony STF hands down. I'm not a fan of the accuracy or overall performance of the Sigma on a Sony body. Perhaps on a DSLR the Sigma would be a better option.

[@ronlemelinphotography]

@@MiguelQuilesJr I shoot with the A73, The price is about the same for the Sigma 105 and the Sony 100mm. I know there is a huge size difference that I'm aware of but I just wanted your opinion on which is better lens taking the size and weight out of the equation, which one is the better lens?

[@ronlemelinphotography]

@@MiguelQuilesJr for the Sony not the Dslr....

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

The Sony 100mm would be my pick every time for any Sony camera body. I'm not a fan of the Sigma line of DSLR lenses (including their 105 1.4) that they adapted to E-mount. Its simply not as accurate or reliable on Sony cameras. Just my two cents 😀✌️

[@PavelR2]

I have Sigma E mount 105/1.4 and 85GM, 135GM and I must say that I like the 105 images the most + 1.4 is 4 Stops faster than 5.6. STF produce much lighter (clipped) highlights in the bokeh and pretty distracting bokeh with grass or tree leaves in the background. (The overall AF performance is the same as 70-200GM and the sharpness over whole frame is better than 135GM or 85GM.)

[@luissalazar2021]

Hey bro you just sold me that lens thanks for the education 😎❤️🇺🇸

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Awesome! You're going to love it. If you buy thru B&H or Amazon, consider using my links in the description. It'll be enough to get me a Starbucks coffee in the morning 😂☕✌️

[@ryukiT3]

Trunks! Saitama! so much japanese reference. still says,,, "bo-kugh" =( eh... keh.. bokeh... (bo-K) Sorry, I don't mean to be a hater, it just bugs me alot. Thanx for the great information and content ! I do love your work.

[@BiotikaAnti]

which would you choose? this or the 85 1.4? greetz :)

[@mentalpatience3519]

I'm confused. Can this lens be used for both portraits and macro? How?

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

So is this like a super version of a lensbaby?

[@michdolls5165]

nice review next sony lenses pleaseee

[@lawrencelevingston9032]

🤤💓 Great video.

[@SonNguyenOfficialchannel]

Model: Trunks T-shirt: Saitama :D nice review, tks for the video

[@Lofote]

It would be my favorite, but I just can't justify buying another lens at this cost at this time. I have the 135 STF (A-mount, the predecessor of this lens), the Zeiss Batis 85 F1.8 and the Sony Zeiss 85 F1.4 (A-mount). I hardly ever use the 85 A-mount anymore, just still have it from earlier times, and keep it for the case where I need F1.4, which has not happen yet since I have the Batis :-D And... everything I want to do I *can* do... thats the problem… I just don't *need* the 100 STF, even though it is cumbersome to use the 135 STF, since it is manual focus only. Sometime however I will get it, I am sure ;)

[@chrislim6851]

Is DOF @ 2.8 on this lens, the same as DOF other lenses at this focal length @ 2.8?

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Possibly. I'd have to test to see if the inclusion of the APD element changes things.

[@zhiacquezhiacque7386]

Hi Miguel Quiles. I am impressed with your work and videos. Very informative. I like your shirt as well #OnePunchMan

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Thank you sempai!

[@adden2242]

nice vid, but thats a very expensive lens here in the Philippines.

[@luissalazar2021]

Can I tell B&H that you sold me the camera Sony A99ii with the beautiful lens?

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Still not clear- The Lens is officially embossed as 2.8 , but the actual ring doesnt go further f5.6. No other way to reach f2.8 which is strange, and then you give the assuarance for the f5.6 that "it does not matter when the body is A7r III by cranking its ISO". This is kind of contradictory amalgamation between the technical aspects of the lens which are not understood clearly, and, the advancement in the company's technology in their body which allows you to crank up ISO without giving noise. In short- Does the lens give shutter speed related to f2.8, even when it is on f5.6, appart from the body's ISO capabilities?

[@marksummers5504]

The best way to get this lens is you get the depth of field of an f2.8 and the light of an f5.6

[@jean-michelargentin208]

Hi I love that lens:) I have a question for you? How did you get those image to pop with a Canon color look like? Is that strait out of the Sony a7iii or did you edit afterwards into photoshop or some editing images software??

[@georgegbo8441]

I will stick with my 90mm macro lens

[@jean-michelargentin208]

I love your body of work

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Thank you!

[@jean-michelargentin208]

Miguel Quiles Hey I think I got it... I use my Expodisc and it gave me the right W/B and colors are popping just like Canon and Fuji colors

[@technoalah]

Sample pick next time pls.

[@himawanbawono4109]

Now I'm thinking to sell my 90mm... and get this lens.

[@orangeblack1285]

5:25 whats wrong with those eyes though. They look like pixels from a low-res screen

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Nothing is wrong with them, she's wearing contacts. That's the style ;)

[@AntonTvHD]

Oh boy!! This has been my favourite lens since July 2017 when I got it. Pays most of my bills and I always smile when I see the images on the big screen or printed. I love that its so underrated as my work always looks different to the others and only I know why. Ive got loads on my Instagram if people are interested to see it in action instagram.com/antontvmedia

[@luissalazar2021]

Sony 100mm 2.8

[@STACYBURK]

I love this lens for outdoor portraiture. Just see what an amazing job it can do. www.stacyburkphotography.com

[@angellondian7628]

MD 135mm 2.8 Minolta manual focus. Try it