Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM.
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Product |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Name | Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro | Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL30M35 | SAL30M28 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Release Year | 2011 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2011-06-08 | 2009-05-18 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 248 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Lens Type |
Wide Angle Lens Macro |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Micro-Type Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 10 cm | N/A |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | 1 |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | Yes |
Macro Scale | 1 | 1 |
Aperture |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Maximum Aperture | F3,5 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 3 aspherical elements; 1 ED glass element | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Focal Length | 30 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 E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 62 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 56 mm | 45 mm |
Weight | 138 gr | 150 gr |
Other |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 49 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH113 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |