This lens was designed to offer versatile high performance macro capabilities in a compact lightweight body it is a true 11 macro lens with an amazing minimum focus distance of just under 1 inch the sel30m35 has been designed to offer versatile high performance macro capabilities in a lens that is compact lightweight and easy to use it is a true 11 macro lens with a 24 centimeter minimum working distance that allows tiny subjects and details to be rendered with excellent resolution and contrast