Lens Details
Panasonic
LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8
$699~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: July 30, 2009
Highlights
- 45mm f/2.8 macro prime for Micro Four Thirds, designed for macro and detail photography.
- Reproduces subjects at up to 1x magnification with close focusing to 15cm for true close-up detail.
- It is lightweight at 225g, pairing well with Micro Four Thirds bodies.
Who it's for
The Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 is a 45mm f/2.8 prime lens — a short-telephoto / portrait option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Macro and close-ups — 1x magnification.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
45mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Micro Four Thirds
Coverage
−
Stabilized
225g
Weight
46mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 45mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 10 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 27° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 90-90mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 15 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $699 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Diameter | 63.5mm |
| Length | 71.5mm |
| Weight | 225g (7.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
