Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM vs Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is lighter by 360g.
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM goes wider (30mm vs 35mm).
- Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) reaches further (35mm vs 30mm).
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is the newer design (2009 vs 2006).
| Spec | DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM | 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 30mm (wider) | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Af motor | SAM | screw-drive |
| Elements | 6 | 10 |
| Weight g | 150 (lighter) | 510 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 55 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | 76.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.13 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.2 |
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 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
A classic fast 35mm G lens for A-mount. It uses body-driven screw-drive focusing and weighs about 510 g, with a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Min focus 0.3 m
- G-series build
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Screw-drive AF is slower than lens-motor designs
- No stabilization in the lens