Quick answer
The Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28) is a wide-angle macro lens covering 30mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 30mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28) is designed for Sony A mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28) specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2009
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- SAM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.13 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 150 g
- Length
- 45 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28)?
At 30mm this is a wide-angle macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 45mm | 43.6° | 51.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28) use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28)?
It is a fixed 30mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 30mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 45mm on full frame, with a 43.6° horizontal and 51.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony AF DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (SAL30M28) fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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