Lens Details
Panasonic
LUMIX G MACRO 30mm f/2.8 ASPH.
$399~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: June 25, 2010
Highlights
- Designed for Micro Four Thirds, a 30mm f/2.8 macro prime that is built for close-up and detail work.
- Reproduces subjects at up to 1x magnification with close focusing to 15cm for true close-up detail.
- It is lightweight at 186g, pairing well with Micro Four Thirds bodies.
Who it's for
The Panasonic LUMIX G MACRO 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a 30mm f/2.8 prime lens — a standard option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Macro and close-ups — 1x magnification.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
30mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Micro Four Thirds
Coverage
○
Stabilized
186g
Weight
46mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 30mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 40° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 60-60mm |
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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $399 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Diameter | 63.5mm |
| Length | 63.5mm |
| Weight | 186g (6.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
