Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
Retropia
44 Overall Score
vs
Sony YZ0308
Sony
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
45 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Image quality 7
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Compatibility 3
Vignetting 2
Advertising accuracy 4
Sony YZ0308
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm | Sony YZ0308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | — |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | — |
| Coating | — | multicoated glass optics |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 55 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony YZ0308
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm0.504score per dollar
vs
Sony YZ03081.010score per dollar
Sony YZ0308 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony YZ0308
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 14 specs.
