Panasonic Micro Four Thirds mount Macro
Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S
Quick answer
The Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S is a wide-angle macro lens covering 30mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Micro Four Thirds (60mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 30mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 180g
- Filter
- 46mm
- Min focus
- 0.11m
What 30mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 60mm
- 39.7° 33.4° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 30mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorPanasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 9 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.11 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 180 g
- Length
- 63.5 mm
- Diameter
- 58.8 mm
General
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Macro
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S?
At 30mm this is a wide-angle macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S?
It is a fixed 30mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 30mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 60mm on full frame, with a 33.4° horizontal and 39.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.
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All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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