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Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro

The cheapest true 1:1 macro in Sony's APS-C lineup — a popular budget choice for product, food and insect macro work, and a beginner's introduction to macro photography. Sharp but slow to focus in the macro range; not chosen for sports or action.

Starting from
£185 new
Used from £107 (Wex Photo Video)
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£185
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£107
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Core
Released
2011
Lens Type
Macro
Focal Length
30mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
49mm
Dimensions
62mm x 55.5mm
Weight
138g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepper motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
1.0x (true macro)
Min. Focus Distance
0.095m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.4
Street
6.8
Travel
5.5
Wedding & Events
4.9
Filmmaking
5.0
Documentary
5.1
Landscape
4.7
Casual
6.7
Food
5.1
Macro
6.6
Architecture
4.3
Astrophotography
3.6
Underwater
5.1
✅ Great For
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Street 6.8 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 3.6 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
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Architecture 4.3 Held back by focal length and generation.
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Portrait 4.4 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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