Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G vs Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Name | Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G | Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL20F18G | SEL30M35 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2011 |
| Release Date | 2020-02-25 | 2011-06-08 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 898 USD | 248 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Wide Angle Lens Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 19 cm | 10 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,22 | 1 |
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F3,5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 6 |
Optics |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Construction | 14 elements / 12 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 2 aspherical + 3 ED elements, Nano AR coating | 3 aspherical elements; 1 ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Focal Length | 20 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 FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 74 mm | 62 mm |
| Length | 85 mm | 56 mm |
| Weight | 373 gr | 138 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH162 | ALC-SH113 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
