Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM vs Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is lighter by 405g.
- Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) goes wider (24mm vs 30mm).
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM reaches further (30mm vs 24mm).
- Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) is the newer design (2010 vs 2009).
| Spec | DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM | Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 30mm | 24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Af motor | SAM | SSM |
| Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Weight g | 150 (lighter) | 555 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 72 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | 76.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.13 (closer focusing) | 0.19 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.29 |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
A compact APS-C macro for A-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.13 m. It weighs about 150 g and has a 49mm filter size.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Light at about 150 g
- SAM autofocus
- Compact 49mm filter size
Cons
- APS-C only
- Very short working distance
- Not a good portrait lens
Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z)
A fast 24mm wide-angle for full-frame A-mount with an SSM focus motor and a close focusing distance of 0.19 m. It weighs about 555 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- f/2 is bright for a 24mm
- Close focus of 0.19 m
- SSM autofocus
- 9-blade aperture
Cons
- Heavier than most 24mm f/2.8 lenses
- Only 0.29x maximum magnification, so not a macro lens