Sony - 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most NEX Compact System Cameras - Silver

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Item: Sony - 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most NEX Compact System Cameras - Silver
Rating: 5
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Model:SEL30M35

SKU:4161537

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Overview

Description

Designed for use with most Sony NEX compact system cameras with an E-mount, this Sony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 lens enables you to capture crisp, detailed macro photos and videos. DMF (direct manual focus) lets you attain precise focusing results.

Features

Compatible with most Sony NEX compact system cameras with an E-mount
For use with your existing device.
DMF (direct manual focus)
Enables you to focus manually after AF lock-on without the need for switching, so you can achieve precise results. An easy-grip focus ring lets you make adjustments.
Internal stepping motor
Along with a rear-focusing design ensures optimal performance when shooting video footage.
Fixed filter mount
Offers easy polarized filter use.
30mm focal length (35mm equivalent 45mm)
Allows you to shoot detailed macro footage.
1x maximum magnification (APS-C)
Lets you capture close-ups of flowers, insects and other small objects.
f/22 minimum aperture and f/3.5 maximum aperture
For optimal light gathering, resulting in clear images.
7 elements with 3 aspheric surfaces in 6 groups
Along with 7 circular aperture blades for performance shooting. A G4 element constructed from ED glass helps minimize chromatic aberration and color bleeding.

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Terms and Conditions

What's Included

Lens cap, rear lens cap
Owner's manual
Petal lens hood (ALC-SH113)
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most Sony NEX Compact System Cameras

Specifications

Key Specs

Lens Mount Compatibility
Sony E-Mount

Lens Type
Macro

Minimum Focal Length
30 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length
30 millimeters

Maximum Aperture
f/3.5

General

Product Name
30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most NEX Compact System Cameras

Brand
Sony

Model Number
SEL30M35

Color
Silver

Compatibility

Brand Compatibility
Sony

Lens Mount Compatibility
Sony E-Mount

Tripod/Monopod Mountable
No

Dimensions

Product Weight
0.3042 pounds

Product Length with Lens Closed
2.2 inches

Product Diameter
2.4 inches

Imaging

Lens Type
Macro

Auto/Manual Focus
Automatic

Silent Focus
Yes

Field of View at 1000 yards
50 feet

In-Lens Image Stabilization
Yes

Exposure Control

Minimum Focal Length
30 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length
30 millimeters

Minimum Focus Distance
3.8 inches

Maximum Aperture
f/3.5

Minimum Aperture
f/22

Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent
45mm

Constant Aperture
Yes

Features

Special Features
3.74in/9.5cm minimum focusing distance

Performance

Filter Diameter
49 millimeters

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
1 year limited

Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
1 year limited

Other

UPC
027242829978

Reviews

Customer reviews

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Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the macro capabilities, image quality, compact size, and price of the 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens. They appreciate that it produces great quality macro shots, offers good value for the price, and allows for detailed close-up photos. However, some customers find the manual focus to be tiring.

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Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Macro, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens is Great Buy
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Posted 4 years ago. Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased the Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens to use with my Sony a6000 mirrorless digital camera: I love close-up photos. The lens is light and offers full functionality with my a6000 - another reason I chose this lens. Additionally, the price (slightly less than $300) fit my budget. I was not disappointed. The Sony 30mm f/3.5 macro lens provides clear sharp images (please see accompanying photos). Of course, because the focal distance is much shorter than non-macro lenses you have to get very close to the photo subject, Practice is needed to capture the desired images. Also, this macro lens, as with most macro lenses, is difficult to use if your subject moves a lot - butterflies, for example. But, it can be done; just know it takes a lot of patience. Although I haven't personally used it for a portrait lens, I understand it does a good job for those situations. Overall, I am happy with the Sony 30mm f/3.5 macro lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding macro lens
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Posted 9 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the Sony 30mm Macro lens primarily to shoot flowers with my A6000. This combination has worked very well and I have taken a number of exceptional shots with it. I have been very pleased with the image quality as well as the close focus capability. I have also found the 30mm to be a useful walk around lens. I have uploaded a couple of sample pictures as they came from the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Macro
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice entry level macro lens
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Posted 9 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have an A5100 and would like to try macro photography. I got this open box + $50 gift certificate so it's quite an incentive for me to buy it. About the lens Pro The lens is quite light and it came with a hood. It can capture bugs that don't move. Cons You have to be real close to the subject to get a macro picture. Hopping bugs would jump by the time you get close to it.
I would recommend this to a friend
- Brand response from SonyListens
  Posted 9 years ago.
  Hi val8888, this lens has a short focal length thus the need for the user to get closer to his subject to capture it. I would recommend trying the SEL90M28G which is a telephoto macro lens for this type of shots. Thanks_Mitch
Pros mentioned:
Macro
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simply awesome
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Posted 7 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best sony lenses available on emount. Gorgeous pictures super sharp and the macro ability superb
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compact
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great budget-friendly macro
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Posted 4 years ago. Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This lens pairs perfectly with my Sony a6000! SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT by the way... Helpful tip: just keep in mind - you'll likely need a TRIPOD to use this lens to reduce camera shake.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Macro
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for Macro
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Posted 8 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this lens hoping to use it as a Macro AND a portrait lens but it's not that great for portraits, unless you want to be inches away from your subjects' face. As for macro, it takes fabulous photos, but again, you've got to really get up close and personal with your subject, so be ready!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Macro
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lens
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Posted 8 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is probably one of my favorite lenses. It does macro shots very effectively. Auto focus is a bit sloppy, but DMF and MF works perfectly with this lens. I attached a photo of my ice cream cone to this review.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Macro
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Looking to enlarge your small subject?
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Posted 8 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I just got this lens about two weeks ago. This lens is outstanding, I used it for photos and video. I do toy photography and product photography. It pulls up very fine details from at least five inches from the subject. Highly recommended for small items.
I would recommend this to a friend