Used Panasonic LUMIX G Macro 30mm f/2.8 Aspherical MEGA O.I.S Lens for Micro Four Thirds System

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2024-07-28T16:34:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Macro Lens Kit.

Excellent deal! Not only did I receive a macro lens, which I have wanted for years, the lens came with a number of accessories and some nice software programs. The only negative is the software programs continually ask you to upgrade to a more robust program. Wish that would stop.

NICOLO M.

2023-02-25T17:47:31

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a good lens and it takes good pictures.

I got this lens largely to take macro shots of insects. It does a great job at that, and I like it very much.

Forrest F.

2022-07-22T09:23:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Inexpensive macro lens

It is very well made. The body is metal not plastic so it feels like a sturdy build. It is on the heavier side so be careful when putting jt on a smaller body camera. It focused very quickly while taking macro shots. I highly recommend

AMYNA L.

2022-07-06T15:47:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Macro lens

great Macro lens for the Lumix

Barbara M.

2022-01-07T08:57:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Lumix Macro Lens is Very Nice

A great value and quality build on this Panasonic Lumix macro lens. It is a great addition to my collection of lenses

Mark P.

2021-08-23T12:51:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Macro lens 30mm

So far its been amazing. The macro lens was a good choice. It has amazing capabilities.

JENNIFER L.

2021-05-02T21:12:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight lens is great macro shooter

Superb macro lens. Small, lightweight. Excellent focus time. Nice color rendition. Highly recommended M43 lens. I have used on Panasonic Lumix G1 and Olympus E-PL5.

BILL W.

2021-05-02T10:30:18

Rated 4 out of 5

A good flexible lens for both 1:1 macro and general use.

I prefer studio macro with a tethered camera using bellows, tube lenses, and microscope objectives. Regardless, I was curious about MFT and wanted to test the waters. I purchased an inexpensive Lumix GX85 body and this lens. The configuration is compact and makes for an easy camera system to carry around with. The lens can focus from a 1:1 magnification to infinity making it a flexible all-round lens for my type of use. As far as picture quality, I can't help but compare it to my studio images which is probably unrealistic and unfair. I would compare its sharpness to a reversed EL-Nikkor 50mm f/2.8 enlarging lens on a bellows at 1:1 magnification with a full-frame camera. Good but not great. On the other hand, I am able to carry this camera system with me and get shots I wouldn't have otherwise. I don't regret purchasing this lens. Adorama's service and shipping speed were excellent as well. Thanks!

GREGORY B.

2021-01-06T07:27:01

Rated 5 out of 5

So far so good.

So far so good. Didn’t have a chance to thoroughly test it yet.

JEFFREY D.

2020-11-20T08:19:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Panasonic 30 mm Macro

Great little lens at a great price! Nice feel, great color, great sharpness.......

JERALD B.

2020-10-15T09:21:54

Rated 4 out of 5

Good all around lens

Good quality lens. Not the fastest, but works as a good all rounder. The ability to have close focus distance is a nice bonus to have.

SOMANNA M.

2019-11-20T09:33:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good lens

Very good lens. Sharp and just what I need. Experience with Adorama was excellent.

jim d.

2019-05-14T13:31:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent macro lens at a bargain price!

Well, this is a very nice lens! Nice and small, looks nice. More importantly, it takes very good macro photos! You can get very close, as a macro lens should let you. Affordable, with high IQ. Hard to knock this lens!

Mark T.

2019-04-13T13:32:31

Rated 5 out of 5

30mm

Solid purchase and love the POV it provides on my GH5s

Michael G.

2017-06-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice macro

Nice sharp pictures, reasonably fast, good look. It isn't telephoto though so requires getting pretty close to smaller subjects. Good for close up portraiture too. Very pleased for the price.

Anonymous

2017-06-05T13:07:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Good basic macro and all-around, rendering a bit unexciting

By chance, got this lens just before my grandmother passed away, and my father and I used it to replicate a lot of old photos cemented in a very old album. It worked very well for that. In more general use, I'd say picture quality is a little better than the Sigma 30/2.8; the main lack I feel is compared to the Panasonic 20/1.7, which has richer color and better contrast.

Travis B.

2017-04-04T10:35:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little lens

Sharp, flat-field macro lens. I use it heavily with a slide duplication attachment to "scan" slides. This is much faster than using a dedicated slide scanner, and produces very good results. This lens also works well as a reasonably fast, first-rate long "normal" lens for walkabout. Well put together, metal lens mount, etc.

Wilfred D.

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Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 Specifications

General

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  • Brand

    Panasonic

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Macro

  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format Compatibility

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    4.13" / 10.5 cm

  • Focal Length

    30mm

  • Angle Of View

    40

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    60mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    #N/A

  • Filter Size

    46mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    9 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.31 x 2.50" (58.8 x 63.5 mm)

  • Weight

    6.35 oz / 180 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    OIS

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About Panasonic LUMIX G Macro 30mm f/2.8 Aspherical MEGA O.I.S Lens for Micro Four Thirds System

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Great little lens

By Wilfred D.

Sharp, flat-field macro lens. I use it heavily with a slide duplication attachment to "scan" slides. This is much faster than using a dedicated slide scanner, and produces very good results. This lens also works well as a reasonably fast, first-rate long "normal" lens for walkabout. Well put together, metal lens mount, etc.

Very nice macro

By Anonymous

Nice sharp pictures, reasonably fast, good look. It isn't telephoto though so requires getting pretty close to smaller subjects. Good for close up portraiture too. Very pleased for the price.

An exquisite tool for macro photography enthusiasts, the Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is a testament to high-quality, innovative design. This lens is engineered to capture life-like, detailed images with its life-size magnification capability and deep depth of field. Whether you're photographing the delicate intricacies of flowers, the textures of gourmet food, or creating stunning portraits, this lens delivers professional-grade results.

The lens boasts an impressive closest focusing distance of just 0.105 meters, allowing photographers to get up close and personal with their subjects, capturing the minute details that make macro photography so compelling. The aspherical lens element is a key feature, minimizing distortion and ensuring sharp images across the entire frame, making it a versatile choice for a variety of shooting scenarios.

For those who demand smooth and silent operation, the Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 lens comes equipped with a stepping motor that facilitates quiet and swift focusing, ideal for both still photography and video recording. Paired with LUMIX G cameras, the lens leverages a high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF system with a 240 fps digital signal exchange, enabling lightning-fast autofocus in approximately 0.5 seconds from infinity to 0.105m.

The compact and reliable metal design of the lens is not only durable but also aesthetically pleasing, complementing the sleek LUMIX G camera bodies with its sharp, metallic black finish. Comprising 9 lenses in 9 groups, including the aspherical lens, this lens system is the epitome of optical excellence and compactness.

MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) is another standout feature, effectively compensating for camera shake to ensure sharp, blur-free images even in challenging shooting conditions. This stabilization is especially beneficial in macro photography, where even the slightest movement can impact the clarity of the image.

Compatible with a wide range of Lumix cameras, including the DC-GH5, DC-GX850, DC-G85, DC-G85K, DC-GX85, DC-GX8, DC-G7, DC-GF7K, DC-GM5K, and DC-GH4, this lens is a reliable choice for photographers looking to expand their creative capabilities with a Micro Four Thirds system.

In summary, the Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 Aspherical Lens is a high-quality, durable, and versatile macro lens that offers reliable performance and innovative features for both amateur and professional photographers seeking to capture the world in breathtaking detail.

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro 30mm f/2.8 Aspherical MEGA O.I.S Lens for Micro Four Thirds System Features

  • Maximum Magnification: 1:1
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 4.1"
  • Stepping AF Motor, Internal Focus
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 4.1"