Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro
$198
30 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
  • Designed for APS-C Sony Alpha DT
  • 1:1 (1x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is my only prime lens using a digital camera and I am very satisfied with it! Please notice that I am quite picky with lenses and cameras although I do not have a large budget for them. I am delighted that Sony could come up with a lens like this: Consistent, satisfactory, and relatively inexpensive!!!"

"I'd been wanting a true Macro lens, but the prices scared me off. I bought this lens, and I'd buy it again. It's a very high quality lens."

"For those looking for a Macro lens, I suggest you go for the 50mm; because the distance at which this lens works well in Macro is quite close."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A77 and Sony SLT A58.

Sony SLT A57
42.8°
horizontal angle of view
46mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

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Typically very sharp
Magnification Great macro Help
1:1 (1x)

Cons

The Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom range Help
1x

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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30 mm
Max focal length
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30 mm
below average below average
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:1 (1x)
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Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Sony Alpha DT
Length
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Unknown
Diameter
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Unknown
Filter size
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49 mm
Weight
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Unknown

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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42.9°
Telephoto horizontal
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42.9°
Wide vertical
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29.1°
Telephoto vertical
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29.1°
Wide diagonal
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50.5°
Telephoto diagonal
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50.5°

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Avatar for hot_spare hot_spare (11:40 PM, September 15, 2012)
This lens has Autofocus motor. It says in the photo itself - "SAM"