Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Lens for Sony E, Silver, Bundle with 49mm Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit

SKU: ISOSEL30M35E

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2025-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The right stuff

Works well. Not the first I have had of these, the last one got lost.

J L.

2024-08-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and light

Very nice photos, satisfied with the quality considering the price

KMN_plant

2024-06-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Macro Lense

This lense feels very sturdy and has great image quality. It's true that you need to be very very close to your subjects, I've even actually touched the lense to the infect I'm photographing... But it works great.

azguy1980

2024-06-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Macro Lense

This lense feels very sturdy and has great image quality. It's true that you need to be very very close to your subjects, I've even actually touched the lense to the infect I'm photographing... But it works great.

Tony1634

2023-06-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

I use it to photograph small wild animals and plants around the house, it's really amazing

dodikprasetia

2022-07-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for macro photography

My partner and I have 30mm Macro lenses and we visit gardens around the country on sunny windless day to photograph bees and stamins

pocket r.

2021-10-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice macro for the smaller wallet!

I wanted to try macro-photography, but I just wanted to see if it's something I like. This lens isn't expensive and is super sharp! You can get close to the subject and after you learned to work with it, you can make great pictures with it. It's a very great lens to start with macro-photography. There is only one little thing; the lens is quite short, so you must avoid working in your own shadow and watch out you don't create a shadow while getting very close to the subject. But you can work around that pretty easy. It's also a great lens for portraits and landscapes. I use it on my A6000 and I would definitely recommend this lens.

ilwphotos

2021-02-02T11:06:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect choice for my Sony a6300

Exactly what I wanted! Lens works great. Perfect condition. Loving it.

JAX M.

2021-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

Great lens for the price. Light, fast, quiet and macro ...

Duck230

2021-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

easy to use

I bought this last month unfortunately covid has limited time and use . The one time I used it I got a good shot of a fox using it on auto, pleased with the result. It also helps for me in its size and weight for ease of handling.

Fenboy

2020-08-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Macro Lens

Being a mirrorless Sony user, I needed a solution for macro work and this lens fits the requirement very well. The attached photo shows dew droplets - notice the lens created by the largest deop [~2mm dia] and the detail of the actual web and micro droplets. This was handheld with a Sony 6300 and this lens

Rikyrocky

2020-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Macro Magic!

Depth of field, clarity and speedy. This lens won't fail in any situation.

oskiwoski

2020-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Really good macro lens, for the price

Very good macro lens, for the price; the f3.5 can be an issue indoors. Takes excellent photos.

Mxchris

2019-11-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

SEL30M35 is a decent Macro Lens

• How I use the product I take photos as a hobby. I mainly use this lens with Sony a6000 and the duo works well. I also use the SELP1650 with an extension tube but I found that this lens produces better results. • Things that are great about it 1) Relative to the 16-55mm kitlens, it is noticeably sharper. 2) The color rendition is very pleasing; it eliminates the greenish or yellowish tint from photos. The overall image quality is excellent. 3) True macro with 1:1 magnification. 4) Notably light and compact. I like its weight and size which makes it an all-around lens for me. 5) Autofocus works reliably in video mode. 6) Exceptional value for money. • Things that aren't so great about it 1) Slow autofocus when shooting stills. Switching from macro to infinity is not as quick as expected. The SELP1650 kitlens with an extension tube has a more reliable autofocus speed. 2) The manual focus ring is too firm. If you want to achieve great results for focus stacking, you would need a sturdy tripod. Some would also point out the short working distance because of the 30mm focal length, the f3.5 aperture, and the lack of stabilization. You might want to consider those aspects and examine if this lens would fulfill your requirements. The lens has met all of my demands for a macro lens. If budget is not a concern and you are using Sony mirrorless cameras, then you might want to consider: • Sony 90mm f2.8 FE +gives a longer working distance between the camera and subject +razor-sharp with OSS, manual focus clutch, and focus limiter +internal focusing mechanism +fast enough autofocus speed with a near-silent operation -a bit expensive relative to other macro lenses

Lr H.

2019-09-17T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Slow macro lens with shallow depth of field

Works OK outside on a bright sunny day but not on an overcast day. Not a good macro lens for living things - may be OK for inanimate objects.

sizeof w.

2019-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light, portable and durable lens

This lens is well built, amazingly light so that makes carrying it around a breeze. Is able to get near to objects for that macro shot. Please consider adding this as a must have lens if you are into macro photogpraphy.

GK008

2019-03-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens

I bought this 3weeks ago it’s not been off my A6300 fantastic street lens and macro is great but why not black

Mick 8.

2018-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A Product for Catalog Photo

I bought this len using it on my a5000 and a6000, the result is similar as mainly for product shoot for the website. The lens produces the expected result.

AlvinLim

2018-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I like this lens

I bought this lens a couple of years ago. The focal length is perhaps shorter than I'd like for macro work - but the autofocus gives me something that my older macro lenses lack. It's also a pretty good standard prime lens on the A6000 or A6500. 49mm filters can attached to the lens itself but then the lens hood cannot be used, however the same 49mm filters can instead be screwed onto the end of the lens hood.

Jeff53

2018-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I like this lens

I bought this lens a couple of years ago. The focal length is perhaps shorter than I'd like for macro work - but the autofocus gives me something that my older macro lenses lack. It's also a pretty good standard prime lens on the A6000 or A6500. 49mm filters can attached to the lens itself but then the lens hood cannot be used, however the same 49mm filters can instead be screwed onto the end of the lens hood.

JeffG53

2018-10-02T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Love the details

Enjoyed using my a6300 and decided to take it further with macro photography. This product is fairly straightforward and easy to use. Initially, I wished they had another colour other than silver. On hindsight, this helps to differentiate from my E50mm F1.8 portrait lens (which I got in black). Great with still objects (obviously), but I tried it on moving ants with AF-C and captured a few great shots.

Luc L.

2018-08-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A unique and versatile lens for Sony APS-C camera

I bought this one about a month ago and has a pleasant experience so far. The minimum working distance is merely 95mm, making it possible to capture very small items. Sometimes I use it as a low-magnified microscope. As the forcal distance is 30mm, quite near the 35mm f1.8 lens, it also can be used as a general purpose lens. The centre sharpness is great, and the distortion is minimal. The size is also compact enough to carry around. Anyway, it is a nice and unique lens to keep for my A6000 camera.

ShrekSG

2018-07-31T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Early Days

This is still a new accessory for my camera and I have not put it to full use yet, but will be later this weekend. I did a quick trial and was amazed by the initial quality of the close up photos that I took.

LJP52

2018-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

On the Sony a6300, a wonderful lens

Bought this lens several months ago to use on my a6300. Great results--sharp subjects, wonderful bokeh. Not just a macro lens, but also a nice walk-about one too.

Outdoorman

2018-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens fo jewelry photography

Great size, easy to use. This lens produces very sharp images, and the focal length gives a decent depth of field for my primary use of gemstone, and jewelry photography.

1bwana1

2018-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Standard macro

Generally good, however using the lens hood with a filter is virtually impossible due to the fit of the hood - if this was not a problem, I'd have given the lens 4 stars.

SteveGFJ

2018-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Standard macro

Generally good, however using the lens hood with a filter is virtually impossible due to the fit of the hood - if this was not a problem, I'd have given the lens 4 stars.

sgfj

2017-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great macro lens that doubles as a standard

I've had this over a year and it's brilliant for all types of close up or landscape with my a6000.

SteveB1959

2017-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a good lens

This is original file Im just try to use this lens to hunting

Nyoongen7

2017-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens for the price

I am just an amateur when it comes to photography, but I have really enjoyed using this lens for closeups of flowers, insects, etc. I love just how close I can get and still get a great looking picture. On the flip side, I've even used this lens for portraits with great results. The photos I've included are some of my favorites as a beginner. Only the first two photos have had some minor enhancing done in editing. The others are JPEGs straight from the camera.

luke72

Sony E 30mm F/3.5 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Sony

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Silver

  • Lens Type

    Standard

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (APS-C)

  • Format Compatibility

    APS-C

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    3.74" / 9.5 cm

  • Focal Length

    30mm

  • Angle Of View

    50

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    45mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/3.5

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    1x

  • Filter Size

    49mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    7 Elements / 6 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.44 x 2.19" (62 x 55.5 mm)

  • Weight

    4.87 oz / 138 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • UPC Code

    192223211650

24 Accessories for Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Lens for Sony E, Silver, Bundle with 49mm Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit

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  • Filters (6)
  • Bags & Cases (5)
  • Lens Caps (3)
  • Cap Leash (1)
  • Cleaning Accessories (2)
  • Tripods & Monopods (2)
  • Rain Covers (1)
  • Extended Warranty (4)

About Sony E 30mm F/3.5

FEATURED REVIEWS

Makes my NEX even better

By photokid

All I have to say it amazing. I love this lens. I'm not a pro photographer by any stretch. I don't know much about f stops and all that jazz but I do know that this lens and my NEX-3 were born for each other. I bought the nex because I wanted to take my photography to the next level it does that better than expected. Then add this lens and we have amazingness. The lens produces crisp photos that are stunning. I love macro photography, and it works great with flowers and nature. The lens itsel...

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By mikofish

No noise when focusing, completely silent. Front doesn’t extend when focusing as in the Sony 100mm macro, it keeps its original length. This makes it easy to "fit or use" in underwater housings. The image I uploaded shows the results when used in landscape photography.

Enhance your photography experience with the Alpha SEL30M35 NEX Macro Lens for Sony E, Silver. This 30mm focal length lens with an f/3.5 maximum aperture is designed to deliver superior image quality across the entire frame. The lens features ED glass in the G4 element, effectively minimizing chromatic aberration and color bleeding for a more vivid and true-to-life image capture.

The multi-coating technology used throughout this lens ensures an exceptionally clear rendering, making it an ideal choice for capturing intricate details in close-ups of flowers, insects, and more. With a 1:1 magnification ratio, this lens allows for frame-filling close-ups, offering a minimum working distance of 3.74" from the image sensor to the subject.

The Direct Manual Focus mode in this lens gives you the freedom to manually override Auto Focus mode, providing complete creative control over your shots. This feature, combined with an internal stepping motor and rear-focusing design, makes this macro lens equally efficient for video shooting, ensuring smooth, quiet operation and precise focus control, which are essential for high-quality movie capture.

Lightweight and compact, the SEL30M35 is a true 1:1 macro lens with a 2.4cm minimum working distance, rendering close-up details with superb resolution and contrast. When paired with alpha E-mount cameras from Sony, APS-C E-mount lenses deliver the performance of a big camera in a compact package.

The lens also features a 7-blade circular aperture, as opposed to a standard polygon-shaped lens aperture, for more natural, rounded defocusing or bokeh. Aspherical lens elements minimize distortion, while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements provide superior contrast, resolution, and color fidelity.

The lens also boasts a fast, agile focusing mechanism. The internal focusing mechanism means the lens barrel doesn't move, enabling a more compact design, faster autofocus response, and reduced minimum focusing distances.

In addition to the lens, this bundle includes a 49mm filter kit and a cleaning kit, ensuring you have everything you need to maintain the lens and enhance your photography.

Sony E 30mm F/3.5 Features

  • 1:1 Magnification Ratio: The SEL30M35 has a 1:1 magnification ratio so that subjects can be captured at full size on the camera's image sensor. This makes it easy to shoot quality macro close-ups of flowers, insects and small objects
  • Aspherical/ED glass elements: The SEL30M35 offers excellent image quality throughout the entire image area, with high contrast and minimal chromatic aberration from infinity to 1:1 magnification at all aperture settings
  • Made for movies: The SEL30M35 performs equally as well when shooting video. Thanks to an internal stepping motor and rear-focusing design It has optimized video performance for smooth, quiet operation essential for high-quality movie capture
  • Smooth Manual Focusing: An easy-grip focus ring on the lens barrel gives you a solid "hands-on" feel in manual focusing. Additionally, Direct Manual Focus (DMF) allows you to focus manually after AF lock-on without the need for any switching

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Macro lens with 30mm focal length and f/3.5 max aperture for Sony E-mount
  • 1:1 magnification ratio for detailed close-ups and 3.74" minimum working distance
  • ED glass and multi-coating for minimized chromatic aberration and clear images
  • Direct Manual Focus for enhanced creative control over focusing
  • 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh and natural defocusing effects
  • Compact design with internal focusing mechanism for quick autofocus response

What's in the box:

  • Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Lens (Silver)
  • Lens Hood (ALC-SH113)
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • ProOptic 49mm Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND)
  • Cleaning Kit