Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens

see also:

• a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses
• macrophotography
• macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras
• Olympus m.ZD 60mm f/2.8 macro lens
• Panasonic Leica-DG 45mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens

• introduced in 2015, adding yet another macro lens to the Micro Four Thirds system system

• 30mm focal length giving 1:1 macro at 10.5cm closest focus
• f/2.8
• 9 elements in 9 groups
• 7 circular blades
• 46mm filter
• MEGA optical image stabiliser
• AF stepping motor
• 58.8 x 63.5 mm
• 180 grams
• RRP $US399?

• http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/lenses/m4-3/panasonic-lumix-g-macro-30mm-f-2.8-asph.-mega-o.i.s.-lens
  • Resolution peaked at f/4.5 but remained above expectations from f/2.8 to between f/6.3 and f/7.1, where diffraction began to take effect.
  • CA was lowest at the widest apertures but increased progressively until f/22
  • rectilinear distortion was also effectively negligible
  • vignetting well controlled
  • bokeh reasonable
• ePhotozine review
  • excellent sharpness in a compact and well built lens