Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB
Optical design
Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Full frame equivalent focal length is 45.0 mm.Physical characteristics
Weights 85 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 43 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 21 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 25 months of tracked sales — pay around the $140.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
49 of 97 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $140.00 fair value.
- Dec 2, 2024$80.00$-60.00 / typical
- Aug 11, 2025$80.00$-60.00 / typical
- Sep 20, 2024$98.00$-42.00 / typical
- Sep 20, 2024$101.00$-39.00 / typical
- Sep 20, 2024$103.00$-37.00 / typical
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Technical Specifications
Reviews
Can fit my NX1 in a cross-body bag using this lens It's lightweight, gives very good image quality, and with an NX1, it fits in a Terminus Mini EZ cross body/sling bag together with a 1 liter bottle (although just barely, you could fit smaller items more comfortably). For street photography, you wouldn't scare people with an "overpro" lens like the 16-50mm S that Samsung has while still getting very good images. For food photography, a wide aperture is welcome, especially in places where the lighting might not be strong. The only minor gripe I have is the autofocus noise, which might creep into videos. I have not took any videos with this lens and an external microphone yet so hopefully there should not be any.
Always ready 30mm pancake. This Samsung 30mm pancake has the optical quality combined with my NX500 that I can have a ready shot. The images can be cropped quite a bit and still be beautiful. Then I can choose my other lenses if I decide to. I use 43-52mm rings and added 52-58mm rings without any vignettes issues. The pictures are cropped from a quick vertical photo.
No brand like Samsung. Because Samsung stopped producing their fantastic cameras I was forced to sell it, in good time
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB?
Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB is a camera lens with 30mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2/22, for the Samsung NX mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 85g.
What mount is the Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB compatible with?
Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB uses a Samsung NX mount and supports the Aps-c format.
How much does the Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB typically sells for around $80.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB a good lens?
Samsung 30mm f/2 EX-S30NB has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 61 review(s).