Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM vs Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM vs Sony 100mm F2.8 Macroto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM over Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro

Focal Length – Wide	90mm vs 100mm	10mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens

Pros Of Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro over Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM

Focal Length – Tele	100mm vs 90mm	10mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	2.8 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2.8 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	505g vs 1110g	605g lighter
Diameter	75mm vs 108mm	33mm smaller in diameter
Length	99mm vs 139mm	40mm shorter
Filter Thread	55mm vs 95mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.35m vs 0.57m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs 0.25x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM and Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 vs Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90	Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Brand	Schneider	Sony
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Perspective Control Prime	Macro Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	90mm	100mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.5	F2.8
Min Aperture	F32.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	9
Optics
Optical Elements	6	8
Optical Groups	4	8
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.57m	0.35m
Max Magnification	0.25X	1X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Extending front
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1110g	505g
Diameter	108mm	75mm
Length	139mm	99mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	95mm	55mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	No	Yes
Hood Code	Integrated hood (recessed lens)	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Yes	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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