Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Sony
54 Overall Score
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Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
78 out of 100 high confidence 69 reviews
This Sony 30mm macro lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value, especially for beginners and hobbyists. Users love its macro capabilities and versatility as a standard prime, but many note the short working distance and slow autofocus as drawbacks. Overall, it's a great budget-friendly option for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- True 1:1 macro magnification
- Versatile as standard prime
Cons
- Short working distance
- Slow autofocus
- Soft corners
- No image stabilization
- Lens hood incompatible with filters
Image quality 25
Value for money 15
Portability 12
Autofocus performance 10
Working distance 9
Build quality 7
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
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Wildlife Sports
Professional
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Specifications
| Sony E SEL30M35 30mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 3 |
| Groups | 6 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coating | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
