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Sony NEX 30/3.5 macro review
The newest Sony NEX lenses have been very impressive so far; including the spectacular, but expensive CZ 24/1.8, the inexpensive 50mm prime reviewed a couple of weeks ago, and don’t forget the nice 55-210mm zoom. Unfortunately, Sony’s hot streak has come to an abrupt end with the new 30mm F/3.5 macro lens. It’s not that it’s a bad lens, it just isn’t very impressive.
If you want a true macro lens, and don’t mind using manual focus, along with a working distance of about an inch at the max reproduction rate, then go for it. If you’re looking for a small sharp prime as a walk-around lens in this focal length, I’d look elsewhere, like the kit (18-55mm) lens.
With that said, there are a few good qualities to mention; like the lack of distortion, light fall-off…
Sony NEX 30mm F/3.5 macro samples
If you have nothing but time on your hands, how about checking out some full sized samples from the Sony NEX 30/3.5 macro lens. Included is the usual stamp shot, and a couple of images showing how close(!) you need to be to get to the maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1. The subject is about 5/8″ (16mm) from the end of that goofy hood, and it’s pretty hard to light. The stamp is .87″ or (22mm) wide. Also see the landscape shots taken at F/3.5, F/5.6 and F/8. These were hand-held, so they aren’t lined up good, but you see the results easy enough…
The latest box of goodies!
The latest box of new stuff includes; the Sony 30/3.5 macro, the fisheye and 18mm wide angle lens adapters for the NEX 16mm pancake lens, and the just released Canon G1X.
I’m going to jump right on the G1X with some samples and initial thoughts (tomorrow) as there was a mix-up of sorts. The camera came in at least several days to a week ago, and the people in the office forgot to tell me when UPS delivered it, plus, B&H forgot to let me know it was on the way, so technically I’ve had it a week already, and of course I can’t keep it forever.
I’ve been wanting to review the accessories for the 16mm pancake lens for quite a while now. I plan on doing some comps with other lenses to see how well the adapters hold up when you look closely, that should be interesting! I also have the accessory optical viewfinder for people that use the 16mm lens a lot outside.
So this is what’s coming up for review in the month of March; stay tuned!
