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Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro

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Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro

Focal length
30 mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Weight
138 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
9.5 cm
Length
55.5 mm
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At a Glance

This macro prime for APS-C Sony E-mount reaches 1:1 magnification and focuses as close as 9.5 cm. Its 30 mm focal length corresponds to 45 mm in full-frame terms. At 138 g it is compact, and the aperture is f/3.5. Besides macro and product work, it suits everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
30 mm
Max. focal length
30 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
7
Groups
6
Weight
138 g (0.3 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
9.5 cm (3.74 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
55.5 mm (2.19 in)
Diameter
62 mm (2.44 in)
Released
September 2011

Manufacturer data: sony.com, sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro fit?

The Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony E 30mm F3.5 MacroSigma 30mm F2.8 DN ArtSigma 30mm F2.8 EX DNAstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8
Focal length30 mm30 mm30 mm27 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight138 g140 g135 g167 g
Filter diameter49 mm46 mm46 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance9.5 cm30 cm30 cm30 cm
Length55.5 mm40.5 mm39 mm43 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro: FAQ

Does the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro has autofocus.

Does the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro weigh?

The Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro weighs 138 g. It is 55.5 mm long with a diameter of 62 mm.

What filter size does the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro use?

The Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is 9.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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