Sony 30mm f3.5 Thread

[ageha]

$349 RRP, I might just call to reserve a set tomorrow!

Good price, I want one too!

 

[vagus]

What is the effective working distance for this lens? If too short, it will limit the macros to flowers and still life. Already an effective focus distance of about 20cm is scaring off most fast moving critters.

 

[ageha]

What is the effective working distance for this lens? If too short, it will limit the macros to flowers and still life. Already an effective focus distance of about 20cm is scaring off most fast moving critters.

0.095m
I doubt this lens is meant for people who want to hunt insects.

 

[sje4182]

At Paris silk Holland village. They have already selling at $321 nett by cash or nets.

 

[kei1309]

What is the effective working distance for this lens? If too short, it will limit the macros to flowers and still life. Already an effective focus distance of about 20cm is scaring off most fast moving critters.

0.095m
I doubt this lens is meant for people who want to hunt insects.

i've taken macros of dragonflies that are less than 10cm from my lens. it's your technique and approach to the insect that needs working on

 

[ageha]

i've taken macros of dragonflies that are less than 10cm from my lens. it's your technique and approach to the insect that needs working on

Sure, I did that as well with my copy. Just saying I doubt most buyers intend to use this glass for that.

 

[vagus]

0.095m
I doubt this lens is meant for people who want to hunt insects.

so what will this lens be useful for?

 

[ageha]

so what will this lens be useful for?

Mh, let me think... Everything you want to get close to? lol

 

[tsammyc]

For insects, best to use around a 90mm macro lens or greater.

 

[ageha]

Yeah. Well, the 30mm Macro is a great walk-around lens. You don't need to worry about closest focus distance. It can be quite frustrating if you hit a wall at a few dozen of cm.

 

[obfuscate]

Wohooo! Just got the 30mm, feels so at home with the focal length and the ability to focus close up.

 

[sje4182]

Wohooo! Just got the 30mm, feels so at home with the focal length and the ability to focus close up.

Where did u buy from and how much?

 

[obfuscate]

MSC at $310.

 

[rolandu]

hi all,

I just got this lens. Realised that it makes a noise whenever I focus or switch from playback to shoot. Sounds like the focusing. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? Was wondering if I got a bad unit.

Roland U

 

[ayuready]

is this FL suitable for product shoot of small accessories like watches?

 

[tsammyc]

Can someone post some pictures. Thanks

 

[ageha]

Can someone post some pictures. Thanks

You can check out photos from the A-mount version.

 

[Rashkae]

is this FL suitable for product shoot of small accessories like watches?

Yes, it's ideal for that.

 

[ayuready]

thanks, for its price seems like a good addition to have

for casual shooting under close up =)

 

[tsammyc]

Picked it up from Paris Silk. $310 or $316 with credit card. Here's a pic. More will be in the 5N thread