Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro

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]

Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro

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

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

• List of Sony E-mount lenses
• Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
• Zeiss Touit 2.8/50mm Macro