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