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Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS MFT Review

Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS

Main Features

  • 30mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 180g / 0.40 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 59mm x 64mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.11m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS Overview


Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with MFT cameras.

What type of photography is the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingAverage
LandscapeGood
MacroVery Good

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Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.11m / 4.3 inch
Light weight at only 180g / 6.3 oz
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS has a maximum diameter of 59mm and total length of 64mm. It weighs 180g / 6.3 oz.

Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS:

  • 46mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 46mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 46mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS has a fixed focal length of 30mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 60mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.11m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • OM System 90mm F3.5 Macro: 2x - (Compare)
  • Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro: 1.25x - (Compare)
  • Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro: 1x - (Compare)

Aperture

Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 aspheric element
  • multi-layer coating

Lens Hood

Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS doesn't come with a lens hood.

Popular Comparisons of Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
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FourThirds 136 g / 0.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 OIS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Panasonic
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds
Focal Range 30mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 1 aspheric element, multi-layer coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.11m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 180g
Diameter 59mm
Length 64mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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