Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Sony
54 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic
88 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
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
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Specifications
| Sony E SEL30M35 30mm | Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4.0-5.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | inner focus direct-drive linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm | 62 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)
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm0.199score per dollar
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds0.147score per dollar
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
