Name: E 30mm f/3.5 Macro
Brand: Sony
SKU: 36800
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

E 30mm delivers images with crisp detail
Great samples from a great shooter
Colors render nicely and aberrations seem minimal

Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens
distortion at this distance
Attached 49mm filters will not rotate during focus operations

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 7
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: , 30 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Macro

Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro - Pros & Cons

E 30mm delivers images with crisp detail
Great samples from a great shooter
Colors render nicely and aberrations seem minimal
Superb analysis
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
Very detailed and useful explanations
Performs much better closeup than as a landscape lens
decent close-up capability
an affordable
lightweight macro lens

Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens
distortion at this distance
Attached 49mm filters will not rotate during focus operations
short working distance
lens costs about 4x more than the 30mm macro
macro lens that actually doesnt post close-up shots
the silver color on a black A6xxx series
not shooting test charts
slowest prime lens with a weird lens hood
depth of field is still shallow at small apertures
weather protection and stabilization
short working distance can be problematic

Sony - Video Reviews (2)

Sony 30mm f3.5 Macro Lens Tested and Reviewed on the Sony a6000 a6300 Camera

Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens review with samples

Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Macro
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	3.5
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Fixed
Elements	7
Groups	6
Special elements / coatings	3 Aspherical elements 1 ED element

Weight	4.87 oz
Diameter	2.44 in
Length	2.19 in
Filter size	1.93 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	< 30
Maximum magnification	1.0 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.095
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Silver
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.5

Based on 6 reviews

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Published: 08.06.2011

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PCMAG

Published: 25.04.2012

Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro Review

3.5

The Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is an affordable, lightweight macro lens. It focuses really close, but be wary of its short working distance.

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