Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM vs Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is faster by 10.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/100.0), 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 100mm).
- Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D) reaches further (100mm vs 30mm).
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is the newer design (2009 vs 2000).
| Spec | DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM | Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 30mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/100.0 |
| Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Af motor | SAM | screw-drive |
| Elements | 6 | 8 |
| Weight g | 150 (lighter) | 510 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 55 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | 98.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.13 (closer focusing) | 0.35 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
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 Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D)
A 100mm macro for A-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.35 m. It is a long-running design from the Minolta era, with body-driven screw-drive autofocus and a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- True 1:1 reproduction
- Working distance suits live subjects
- Light at about 510 g
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- Screw-drive autofocus is slower than SSM or SAM lenses
- Focus ring turns during autofocus