Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for NEX Cameras
Model: SEL30M35
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Physical
Weight | 4.87 oz (138 g) |
Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.44 x 2.19" (62 x 55.5 mm) |
Filter Thread | Front:49 mm |
Performance
Format Compatibility | DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
Minimum Focus Distance | 3.74" (9.5 cm) |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:1 |
Focal Length | 30mm |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Elements/Groups | 7/6 |
Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 Minimum: f/22 |
Camera Mount Type | Sony (E Mount for NEX) |
Features
Tripod Collar | No |
Autofocus | Yes |
The Sony E 30mm f/3.5 macro lens delivered a rather disappointing performance on the Sony NEX 7. The center image quality is absolutely great but the border- and especially corner-quality is sub-standard. The rather high amount of lateral CAs isn't helpful either.
First things first:-What we all call "macro" lenses are, with a couple exceptions, perhaps better named "optically optimized close focus, (OOCF) if you will, because macro means " larger than life" (look it up). So, 1:1 is the threshold of macro.
I am not a pro photographer by any means, but I have owned several expensive type cameras. This lens rates up there with some of the expense lenses that I have purchased in the past. The glass clarity is phenomenal.
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Great glass clarity
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Perfect for what I am using it for. I do wish they had a 2.8 for this camera without needing to buy a very expensive adapter.
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Nice little macro lens, soundless & lets you get in close to 3.5. Focus on multiple spots. Great addition to the camera.
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I’ve used a Canon 100mm macro lens and the Sony 50mm macro lens for many photos; this lens does not have the image quality of either of those two lenses. The borders are particularly soft on my NEX-7. And yet, I’ve used and enjoyed this lens plenty in the last month.
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Build quality, Size, Minimum focusing distance
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Image quality
Good lens, quick autofocus and very easy and responsive manual focussing. But difficult to use a filter as well as the lens hood.
Great lens. Taking pictures with lens will amaze you! Small and light.
I've had this over a year and it's brilliant for all types of close up or landscape with my a6000.
- 1:1 Magnification Ratio
- Aspherical/ED Glass Elements
- Smooth Quiet Operation for Video
- Smooth Manual Focusing
- Chromatic Aberration Minimized
- Multi-Coating for Clear Renditions
- Autofocus & Direct Manual Focus
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- Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Alpha NEX Cameras
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Lens Hood (ALC-SH113)
- 1-Year Limited Warranty (Parts & Labor)