New Sony 100mm GM lens reviews

Sony 100mm GM macro at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

Review by Digitalcameraworld:

With the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, Alpha cameras have at last got the macro lens they deserve. The old 90mm was good, but this new lens is GREAT. The 100mm focal range gives you the perfect working distance and the 1.4x magnification captures larger-than-life-size images – but slap on a teleconverter and you can get up to 2.8x magnification, for mega-macro shots. The resolving power of this lens is amazing (and leagues better than the 90mm), even producing sharp results wide open with a 2x converter. The stabilization and autofocus deserve a shout out, too, making this a legitimate option for handheld shooting. This is every inch a GM-caliber optic and hands-down the finest E-mount macro lens on the market.

Review by Asobinet:

 Overall, there are no areas that can be pointed out as flaws, and it is definitely a telephoto macro lens with excellent performance.

Here is a detailed review from Matt Photographer

2026 Is Coming: Sony A7RVI, RX100VIII, A7SIV and more…Which Camera Are You Waiting For?

Weill we ever see a new medium format Sony camera?

While I am working on a new set of Sony Alpha rumors I invite you to let us know what camera and what lens you hope to get in 2026. First let’s look at the age of some of the cameras in need of a replacement:

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII  — Announced Jul 25, 2019 —6 years, 4 months old
  2. Sony a7S III — Announced Jul 28, 2020 — 5 years, 4 months old
  3. Sony FX3— Announced Feb 23, 2021 — 4 years, 9 months old
  4. Sony FX30— Announced Sep 28, 2022 — 3 years, 2 months old
  5. Sony a7R V — Announced Oct 26, 2022 — 3 years, 1 month old
  6. Sony ZV-E1 — Announced Mar 29, 2023 — 2 years, 8 months old
  7. Sony a6700 — Announced Jul 12, 2023 — 2 years, 5 months old
  8. Sony a7C II — Announced Aug 29, 2023 — 2 years, 3 months old
  9. Sony a7CR— Announced Aug 29, 2023 — 2 years, 3 months old

Sony typically refreshes each camera line on a roughly four-year cadence. On paper plenty of camera should be announced in 2026. And this not counting possible new surprises like medium format camera (I know it’s nearly impossible) or an APS-C RX camera.

But I’m excited because I’ve already heard that there will be even more interesting cameras than we had in 2025, and that they will be equipped with lots of new technology!

So let us all know:

What camera would you seriously consider to buy?

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You can still get one in time for Christmas — the Sony A7 V is in stock now at B&H Photo!

The Sony A7V is in Stock right now at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here). It means you can still get one before Christmas

Sony A7V preorders:
In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys.
In EU at  Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR.
In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia.

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To all the lucky guys out there who got the Sony A7 V — here’s a beginner’s guide:

Chris & Jordan selected the Sony FX2 as the worst camera of the year!

In their usual professional and sober fashion 😉, Chris and Jordan analytically selected the best and worst gear of the year. The Sony A7V came close to taking the top spot, but the worst camera of the year was clearly the Sony FX2. As a SonyAlphaRumors admin, it pains me to admit that I can’t disagree with them!

Best Camera:

  1. Canon R6 III
  2. Sony A7 V
  3. Nikon Z5 II

Best Lens

  1. Sigma 300-600mm f/4.0
  2. Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
  3. Panasonic 24-60mm f/2.8

Best Video camera

  1. Panasonic S1 II
  2. DJI Mavic 4 PRO
  3. Canon R6 III

Worst Camera:

  1. Fujifilm X-Half
  2. Sigma BF
  3. Leica SL3-S

Worst Lens:

  1. Canon 75-300mm
  2. Laowa 200mm f/2.0

Worst Video Camera:

  1. Sony FX2

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What are your thought on this list?

Freshly announced: 7artisans 6mm f/2.0 APS-C Fisheye

 

One more new lens from 7artisans: They als introduced a new fully manual 6mm f/2.0 APS-C fisheye, available now for $199 on Amazon (Click here).

About this item

  • 【220° Ultra-Wide Fisheye View · Pushes Past Convention】With a massive 220° angle of view—wider than most fisheyes—the 7artisans 6mm F2.0 delivers immersive scale and bold perspective warp. Ideal for astrophotography, sweeping landscapes, street shooting, action sports, and punchy creative video.
  • 【F2 Bright Aperture · Confident in Low Light】The fast F2.0 aperture keeps exposures bright in dim conditions—think night scenes, astro, and interiors. The combination of ultra‑wide coverage and a large aperture helps produce crisp results and rich atmosphere for after‑dark work.
  • 【0.1m Close Focus · Dramatic, Exaggerated Perspective】A 0.1m minimum focus distance unlocks high‑impact close‑ups with classic fisheye distortion. Great for pets, expressive portraits, and stylized still life, adding creative punch to your compositions.
  • 【Go Wide in Tight Spaces】That 220° field lets you capture full scenes in cramped spots—interiors, cars, corridors, or narrow streets—stretching lines and amplifying depth. Perfect for vlogging, travel content, architecture, interiors, and experimental video when you want a “big space” feel.
  • 【All‑Metal Build · Premium Look & Smooth Control】A full‑metal barrel with a silver accent ring delivers durability and a refined aesthetic. The matte finish improves grip, while the smooth manual‑focus action provides stable, precise control—ideal for creators seeking a distinctive, high‑quality fisheye.