Sony 30mm f2.8 Macro SAL-30M28

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Sony 30mm f2.8 Macro

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Description:

The Sony SAL-30M28 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro Autofocus Lens is a compact and portable macro lens meant to introduce novice photographers to close-up image-making. Its cost, design, and overall size all lead the tyro to comfortably accessorize their kit lens, and begin developing a library of optics for their camera.

Note! Not compatible with 35mm or "full-frame" digital SLR cameras

• 30mm lens (45mm equivalent in full/frame 35mm format) is an "everyday" focal length with the benefits of macro-ranged optical properties.
  
• Focusing down to an impressive minimum focusing distance of only 5.1" (13cm) is aided by the inclusion of Sony's Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) smoothly driving the lens system.
  
• 1:1 subject to projection size ratio gives life-size renditions of photographed elements

Performance:

• Focal Length 30 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 45 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2.8, Minimum: f/22
• Camera Mount Type Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
• Format Compatibility DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 50°
• Minimum Focus Distance 5.12" (13 cm)
• Magnification 1x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:1
• Groups/Elements 5/6
• Diaphragm Blades 7

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 1.77 x 1.77" (4.50 x 4.50 cm)
• Weight: 5.29 oz (150 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

Where To Buy:

How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

*UPDATED BY GROOVYONE
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A-700
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/250 second ===> 0.004 second
# Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 180/10 ===> ƒ/18
# Exposure Program = manual control (1)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 320
# Exif Version = 0221
# Original Date/Time = 2009:12:25 17:00:24
# Digitization Date/Time = 2009:12:25 17:00:24
# Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
# Compressed Bits per Pixel = 8/1 ===> 8
# Brightness (APEX) = -250/100
Brightness = 0.18 foot-lambert
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/10 ===> 0
# Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 300/100 ===> 3
Max Aperture = ƒ/2.83
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Light Source / White Balance = unknown (0)
# Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 300/10 mm ===> 30 mm

F42 & F56 flash in wireless HSS

[thehatguy]

Nice.

Bought this lens about 3 months ago and just love it. I use it on my A300.

I bought some of your glass off of Dyxum. Not sure if you remember me or not.

John

[zebulus]

Is this lens fairly new, I just noticed it in the lineup.

[madecov]

Originally Posted by thehatguy

Nice.

Bought this lens about 3 months ago and just love it. I use it on my A300.

I bought some of your glass off of Dyxum. Not sure if you remember me or not.

John

Absolutely, Hope your enjoying that Tamron. Hopefully the weather up there isn't too bad. The rest of the country seems to be having a fairly severe winter.

Haven't seen you on Dyxum .

[madecov]

Originally Posted by zebulus

Is this lens fairly new, I just noticed it in the lineup.

It's been available for around 6 months. It is a DT lens so APS-C optimized. It has it's quirks since it uses the SAM micro motor.

I think it is fairly sharp