Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T vs Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T and Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM.

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Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Name Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1670Z SAL30M28
Release Date and Price
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Release Year 2013 2009
Release Date 2013-08-27 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 798 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Micro-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,23 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Zeiss T* (T-star) coating No information
Focal Length
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Focal Length 16-70 mm 30 mm
Zoom Range 54 mm 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 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 67 mm 70 mm
Length 75 mm 45 mm
Weight 308 gr 150 gr
Other
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH111 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A