Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Sony
55 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony E SEL30M35 30mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | 22-40★ |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:3 |
Pros & Cons
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm0.009score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.007score per dollar
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
