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Video: A Walkthrough of the New Sony FE 100mm f2.8 STM G Master Lens

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Last updated on 02/18/2017
02/18/2017
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Last Updated on 02/18/2017 by Chris Gampat

Earlier this week, we got to play with the new Sony FE 100mm f2.8 STM G Master Lens for Sony FE cameras. After our first impressions, we were able to bring back image samples in addition to talking with Sony’s reps about the lens. Mike Bubolo of Sony was nice enough to give us a guided tour and insight into how the Sony FE 100mm f2.8 STM G Master Lens works.

Some of the best things about the Sony FE 100mm f2.8 STM G Master Lens:

  • the new element which enhances color is basically an ND filter. So that also cuts down on light. It’s best used with a flash.
  • Only two elements move when the lens is focusing, so the autofocus is incredibly fast
  • It’s weather sealed and has a magnesium alloy body
  • Aperture ring
  • Built very well
  • Capable of delivering very sharp images.

Plus, the Sony FE 100mm f2.8 STM G Master Lens is not that expensive for what it is. In fact, it’s most likely a very bang for your buck option especially if you’re a studio photographer. Additionally, consider the fact that it has optical image stabilization.

Personally speaking, I’m very torn here. The 85mm f1.4 G Master is way out of my own personal budget, but this 100mm f2.8 is very attractive. At the same time, I’ve fallen for the company’s 85mm f1.8 FE lens. It’s weather sealed, fast to focus, and delivers beautiful image quality. Plus, I’ve been working with the 85mm focal length for years and am familiar with how to work with it and see the world in that field of view. But that doesn’t mean I can’t change or somehow adapt to the Sony FE 100mm f2.8 STM G Master Lens.

F1.8 also means I get more light gathering abilities; though if I’m going to be honest, I typically shoot with a flash, prefer to make my own lighting, and almost never shoot above ISO 800. My shooting method is very film-style and that’s how I get super sharp photos. Combine this with a smaller overall size with the 85mm and you’ve got a winner.

We’re calling both units in, and plan on having lots of fun with them soon.

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Chris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them himself. He's the author of various product guides, educational pieces, product reviews, and interviews with photographers. He's fascinated by how photographers create, considering the fact that he's legally blind./ HIGHLIGHTS: Chris used to work in Men's lifestyle and tech. He's a veteran technology writer, editor, and reviewer with more than 15 years experience. He's also a Photographer that has had his share of bylines and viral projects like "Secret Order of the Slice." PAST BYLINES: Gear Patrol, PC Mag, Geek.com, Digital Photo Pro, Resource Magazine, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Finance, IGN, PDN, and others. EXPERIENCE: Chris Gampat began working in tech and art journalism both in 2008. He started at PCMag, Magnum Photos, and Geek.com. He founded the Phoblographer in 2009 after working at places like PDN and Photography Bay. He left his day job as the Social Media Content Developer at B&H Photo in the early 2010s. Since then, he's evolved as a publisher using AI ethically, coming up with ethical ways to bring in affiliate income, and preaching the word of diversity in the photo industry. His background and work has spread to non-profits like American Photographic Arts where he's done work to get photographers various benefits. His skills are in SEO, app development, content planning, ethics management, photography, Wordpress, and other things. EDUCATION: Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a degree in Communications in Journalism in 2009. Since then, he's learned and adapted to various things in the fields of social media, SEO, app development, e-commerce development, HTML, etc. FAVORITE SUBJECT TO PHOTOGRAPH: Chris enjoys creating conceptual work that makes people stare at his photos. But he doesn't get to do much of this because of the high demand of photography content. / BEST PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Don't do it in post-production when you can do it in-camera.
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