Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Name | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL55F18Z | SAL30M28 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2009-05-18 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 898 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar 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 | No information | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | N/A |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 1 |
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 aspherical elements | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Focal Length | 55 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 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 71 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 281 gr | 150 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH131 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
