Fast focus, sharp, reasonable size...on the Nex 5n it serves as a easy carry companion

Fast focus; sharp; reasonable size; light weight

Could be more compact

First things first: -What we all call macro lenses are, with a couple exceptions, perhaps better named optically optimized close focus, (OOCF) if you will, because macro means larger than life (look it up). So, 1:1 is the threshold of macro.

I think this lens is a real sleeper! It's the only macro for the e-mount that is not a full frame lens. Small, light, at a great price point. And, it takes great pics! The only down side is you have to get really close to your subject due to the focal length.

Advantages: High quality photos, as with most Sony lenses. Small, and convenient. Comes with a special hood. Disadvantages: Not a very bright lens. In other words, the maximum aperture is not big. To get a 1:1 magnification you would need to put the lens just few millimetres away from the subject.

Perfect for what I am using it for. I do wish they had a 2.8 for this camera without needing to buy a very expensive adapter.

Nice little macro lens, soundless & lets you get in close to 3.5; Focus on multiple spots; Great addition to the camera

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Having recently moved from a heavyweight major brand to a lightweight Sony mirrorless camera, I have purchased the Sony E30mm F3.5 macro intending to see how good the macro facility was, as I have done quite a bit of such work in the past.

Great lens, to bad the macro lens selection for the e mount is very expensive after this one.

First time I used the lens the front element fell off-everything from the barrel forward. It didn't hit the ground because a black rubber string was still attached. After trying several times to contact Sony, they referred me to Pricision Camera repairs.

good

For this money, it's a steal. The FL is not very usefull for bugs. But that is no con for what it is. Sony make us happy with a 60 macro please.

Good IQ; light; quick; very compact; price is great

FL range not ideal for wildlife (sony make a 60 in black please)