Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro
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| Maker | Sony |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Stepper motor |
| Focal length | 30mm |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 45mm |
| Image format | APS-C |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5 - 22.0 |
| Close focus distance | 0.095 metres (0.31 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 1.0x |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Construction | 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing |  No |
| Lens-based stabilization | No |
| Macro capable | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Unique features | Dedicated macro lens |
| Application | Macro photography |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 55.5 millimetres (2.19 in) |
| Diameter | 62.0 millimetres (2.44 in) |
| Weight | 138 grams (0.304 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 49mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | Cap-type (ALC-SH113) |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2011 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $278 USD |
The Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is an APS-C macro prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on June 8, 2011.[1][2][3]
Build quality
The lens features a plastic exterior with a silver finish and a pancake-style lens hood. As of June 2017, the 30mm Macro lens is one of only 3 E-mount lens manufactured by Sony that are specifically designed for macro photography, with the others being the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lenses.
Image quality
Sharpness is fair, appearing softer around the outer edges of the frame when at F3.5 (which sharpens up when stopped down to f/8.0). The lens also suffers from moderate vignetting and chromatic aberration.
See also
References
- ^ "SEL30M35 Specifications | α Lenses | Sony US". sony.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
- ^ "Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens SEL30M35 B&H Photo Video". bhphotovideo.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
- ^ "Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro". photographylife.com. 24 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2017-06-17.