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Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM Review

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM

Main Features

  • 30mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 150g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 45mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.13m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM Overview

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is compatible with cameras that have Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Focal Range

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM has a fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.13m.

Aperture

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups .

Lens Hood

Body Colour

Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
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Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 30mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 5

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.13m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 150g
Diameter 70mm
Length 45mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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