Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SAL30M28
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Release Year 2010 2009
Release Date 2010-07-27 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Micro-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance N/A N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,2 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Focal Length 35 mm 30 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 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 70 mm
Length 52 mm 45 mm
Weight 170 gr 150 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood No information Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A