Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Name | Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro | Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL30M35 | SAL50F18 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 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 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Lens Type |
Wide Angle Lens Macro |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Micro Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 10 cm | 34 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,2 |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Maximum Aperture | F3,5 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 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 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| 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 E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 62 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 56 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 138 gr | 170 gr |
Other |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 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 |