Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro
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. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Full frame equivalent focal length is 45.0 mm. Average brightness in this leaguePhysical characteristics
Weights 138 grams so convinient to carry. 62 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 60 months of tracked sales — pay around the $185.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
306 of 612 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $185.00 fair value.
- Jun 23, 2025$24.00$-161.00 / typical
- Jun 23, 2025$25.00$-160.00 / typical
- Jul 21, 2025$48.00$-137.00 / typical
- Aug 12, 2024$53.00$-132.00 / typical
- Jul 28, 2025$58.00$-127.00 / typical
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extremely sharp macro lens. Extremely sharp lens, small size and light weight make this a very good macro to travel with altough distance to subject can get very close obscuring light on the subject at its closest focus. Slower focus to other macro lenses ive used but that could be the mirrorless Sony NEX3N camera im using. A uv filter cant be used with the supplied hood so another hood can be used if a uv filter to protect the lens is on.
Good lens although everything pictured not included The lens looks in good shape and the pictures I took with it look good. The bottom lens cover was not included, although it was in the pictures, and instead had aluminum foil covering the bottom. I have a cap of my own, so not a big problem.
Feels good, nice picture quality, missing Optical SteadyShot. I bought this for my Sony Nex 5N camera, to be able to take some up close, macro, pictures. Beeing that I wasn't satisfied enough with the the other lenses i have (18-55mm and 16mm). I am satisfied with this lens, a real macro with good picture quality. The lens itself also feels very good, as Sony E mount lenses do. It's about the same size as the 18-55mm lens. What I dont like so much about it is that it can be slow focusing sometimes. Especially if you go from focusing on something close, to something further away. And this with the latest firmware update on the camera as of the date of the review. Also, I would like to have Optical SteadyShot for image stabilisation, as some pictures can become a little blurry if not held steady, or with low shutter speeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro?
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro is a camera lens with 30mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Sony E mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 138g.
What mount is the Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro compatible with?
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro uses a Sony E mount and supports the Aps-c format.
How much does the Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro typically sells for around $24.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro a good lens?
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 66 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro?
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