Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM vs Sony 50mm F1.4

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM and Sony 50mm F1.4.

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Product	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Name	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
SKU	SAL30M28	SAL50F14
Release Date and Price	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Release Year	2009	2006
Release Date	2009-05-18	2006-06-15
MSRP	N/A	N/A
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Lens Type	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Lens Type	Standard / Normal Macro	Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime	Prime lens (no zoom)	Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Mount	Sony A	Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor	No (Suitable for all sensors)	No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Autofocus (AF)	Yes	Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor	Yes	Yes
Motor Type	Micro-Type Ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Focus Method	Extends	No information
Closest Focusing Distance	N/A	45 cm
Maximum Magnification	1	0,15
Macro 1:1	Yes	No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale	1
Aperture	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Maximum Aperture	F2,8	F1,4
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Construction	6 elements  /  5 groups	7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings	No information	No information
Focal Length	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Focal Length	30 mm	50 mm
Zoom Range	None (Prime lens) No Zoom available.	None (Prime lens) No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter	No	No
Teleconverter Multiplier	N/A	N/A
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	N/A	N/A
Physical	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Weather Sealing	No	No
Diameter	70 mm	66 mm
Length	45 mm	43 mm
Weight	150 gr	222 gr
Other	Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM	Sony 50mm F1.4
Filter Type	Filter Thread	Filter Thread
Filter Diameter	49 mm	55 mm
Lens Hood	Not Included	Included
Lens Hood SKU	N/A	SH0011
Tripod Collar	N/A	N/A
Tripod Collar SKU	N/A	N/A