Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro.
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Product |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Name | Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL35F18 | SEL30M35 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Release Year | 2012 | 2011 |
Release Date | 2012-09-12 | 2011-06-08 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 423 USD | 248 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Wide Angle Lens Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Stepper Motor |
Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 30 cm | 10 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | 1 |
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F3,5 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 6 |
Optics |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 2 aspherical elements | 3 aspherical elements; 1 ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
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 |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 63 mm | 62 mm |
Length | 45 mm | 56 mm |
Weight | 155 gr | 138 gr |
Other |
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 49 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH112 | ALC-SH113 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |