Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.
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Product |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Name | Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro | Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL30M35 | SEL18135 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Release Date | 2011-06-08 | 2018-01-05 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 248 USD | 648 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Lens Type |
Wide Angle Lens Macro |
Superzoom |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 10 cm | 45 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,29 |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Maximum Aperture | F3,5 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 135 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 aspherical elements; 1 ED glass element | 1 aspherical + 2 ED elements |
Focal Length |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length | 30 mm | 18-135 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
117 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Length | 56 mm | 88 mm |
| Weight | 138 gr | 325 gr |
Other |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH113 | ALC-SH153 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
