Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Sony
55 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
99 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony E SEL30M35 30mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm0.009score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.007score per dollar
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
