Sony SEL 30mm f/3.5 Macro Nex

Sony SEL 30mm f/3.5 Macro NEX - 1:1 close-ups

The Sony SEL 30mm f/3.5 Macro NEX is a 30mm autofocus lens with 1:1 magnification, so small subjects can fill the frame and appear life-size on the camera sensor. It’s an interchangeable macro lens for Sony E-mount NEX cameras, aimed at photographers who enjoy working close to the details in flowers, nature and small products. That true 1:1 reproduction is its defining feature: a petal’s fine markings, the texture of a handmade object or the small details on a product can take centre stage rather than being lost in a wider view. The 30mm focal length also makes the lens useful beyond dedicated close-ups, including everyday photographs when you want a natural, moderately wide perspective. Autofocus gives you a straightforward way to bring subjects into focus, whether you’re shifting between a product detail and a wider arrangement or following the shape of a flower. At just 138 g, it’s a light addition to a camera bag, and its compact form suits a small camera setup. The f/3.5 maximum aperture keeps the lens modest in size, while the close-focus capability opens up a distinctly different way of seeing familiar subjects.

Where this lens shines

• 1:1 magnification: The subject is reproduced life-size on the sensor at maximum magnification. That’s useful for close-up work where small details need to occupy a meaningful part of the frame.
• 9.5 cm minimum focusing distance: The close-focus distance supports tight framing of small objects. For macro photographs of flowers or product details, it brings the subject within the lens’s focusing range.
• Autofocus: The lens focuses automatically, keeping focusing simple when you’re adjusting composition between close details and more general scenes.
• 138 g weight: Its low weight is welcome in a compact kit, especially when you’re carrying a camera and lens for nature photography or moving between several product setups.
• 49 mm filter thread: This standard filter size gives you a clear reference when choosing a compatible filter. It’s also a useful detail when organising accessories for your lens kit.
• Seven elements in six groups: The optical design combines seven lens elements across six groups, a specific construction detail for this compact macro lens.
• 50-degree angle of view: This angle of view offers a useful working perspective for the 30mm focal length, from close subject studies to everyday scenes that include some surroundings.

What's Included

• Sony SEL 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens
• Lens caps

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sony
• Model: SEL 30mm f/3.5 Macro NEX (SEL30M35.AE)
• Type: Interchangeable macro lens
• Focal length: 30mm
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Focus: Autofocus
• Mount: Sony E
• Minimum focusing distance: 9.5 cm
• Maximum magnification: 1:1
• Angle of view: 50 degrees
• Filter diameter: 49 mm
• Optical construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Weight: 138 g