Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL30M28 SAL2470Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2009 2015
Release Date 2009-05-18 2015-08-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro-Type Ultrasonic Ring-type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,25
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 30 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
46 mm
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 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 45 mm 111 mm
Weight 150 gr 974 gr
Other
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A