Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens

Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens (Model SEL30M35)
The Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro is a dedicated, lightweight macro prime lens engineered specifically for APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras. Delivering a normal-length 45mm full-frame equivalent perspective, this lens doubles as a highly capable walkaround lens for everyday snapshots while packing true life-size close-up capabilities. Boasting a fixed internal focus system, a native 1:1 magnification ratio, and premium aspherical glass correction, it provides a versatile, budget-friendly entry point into high-magnification insect, product, and texture photography.

CONDITION NOTE (WELL USED / VALUE GRADE)
This macro prime lens is graded in Well Used cosmetic and optical condition. It has been thoroughly bench-tested and remains fully operational, making it a perfect low-cost value pick for student gear bags or experimental close-up workflows.

Included Accessories: Ships with a rear lens cap and a specialized lens hood cover. Please note that a standard front lens cap is not included.

Optical Fungus Alert: Under close inspection, there is one small spot of early-stage organic fungus growth present inside the internal glass layers. This isolated spot is minor and does not appear in test images, nor does it degrade standard contrast. However, the price has been lowered aggressively to reflect this optical defect.

Internal Dust: There is a standard accumulation of fine optical dust particles settled between the glass elements. This is typical for pre-owned lenses and has zero impact on final image resolution or sharpness.

Mechanical & AF Status: Fully tested and operational. The autofocus locks onto subjects accurately, physical mounting is secure, and the electronic aperture leaves cycle perfectly.

True 1:1 Life-Size Macro Close-Focusing
Life-Size 1:1 Magnification Ratio: Features a true macro optical formula that reproduces subjects on the camera’s image sensor at their exact physical size, unlocking spectacular microscopic detail.

Ultra-Tight Working Distance: Features an incredibly close minimum focusing distance of just 3.7 inches (9.4 cm), which translates to a tight 0.9-inch minimum working distance from the front lens element to your subject.

Fixed Internal Focusing (IF) Architecture: Driven by an internal focus layout that keeps the outer lens barrel completely static. Because the physical length of the lens never expands or shifts while focusing, you don’t have to worry about accidentally bumping or casting shadows on timid insects or delicate close-up subjects.

Broad f/3.5 to f/22 Aperture Track: Offers flexible control over your depth of field, allowing you to wide-open isolate close-up subjects or stop down to f/22 to retain front-to-back macro detail.

Versatile Optical Design & Aberration Correction
Natural 45mm Equivalent Field of View: Bypasses specialized macro-only limitations, doubling as a highly natural normal-length walkaround prime lens for street compositions, portraits, and general daily shooting.

Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Element: Incorporates one ED element into its formula to actively minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations, enhancing structural clarity and color neutrality.

Three Aspherical Elements: Integrates three high-precision aspherical elements to dramatically suppress linear distortion, astigmatism, coma, and field curvature across the close-focusing field.

Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Built with a circular seven-blade iris configuration that yields a smooth, pleasing background blur (bokeh) when isolating subjects with shallow depth-of-field or selective focus techniques.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 30mm (45mm Full-Frame Equivalent)

Maximum Aperture: f/3.5

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Lens Mount Type: Sony E-Mount (Optimized for APS-C Sensors)

Filter Thread Diameter: 49mm (via the included hood cover)

Minimum Focus Distance: 3.7″ / 9.4 cm

Minimum Working Distance: 0.9″ / 2.3 cm (Front Element to Subject)

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:1 (True Life-Size Macro)

Lens Optical Formula: 7 Elements in 6 Groups (1 ED, 3 Aspherical Elements; light internal dust and one spot of early fungus present)

Focusing System: Internal Focus (IF) Architecture

Diaphragm Blades: 7 Rounded Blades

Weight: Approx. 4.9 oz (138 grams)