Designed for close-up shooting, the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 Lensfrom Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 Lensis a 60mm-equivalent prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless digital cameras. Its macro capabilities enable a minimum focusing distance of 4.1" along with a 1:1 magnification ratio for life-size imaging of nearby subjects. One aspherical element helps to control spherical aberrations and distortions and a multi-layer coating reduces ghosting and lens flare for increased contrast and color fidelity.

In addition to the optical performance, the lens also features a MEGA O.I.S. system, which compensates for the effects of camera shake for sharper hand-held shooting. A stepping AF motor and internal focusing design offer fast, smooth, and near-silent focusing performance and the rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality when working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.

Micro Four Thirds System    60mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    One Aspherical Element    Multi-Layer Coating    1:1 Magnification, 4.1" Min. Focus    Stepping AF Motor, Internal Focusing    MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Prime 30mm portrait-length lens provides a 60mm equivalent focal length with Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Macro design provides a life-size 1:1 magnification ratio and a minimum focusing distance of 4.1" for working with close-up subjects.

One aspherical element helps to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for greater sharpness and more accurate rendering.

Multi-layer coating controls lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and neutral colors.

Stepping AF motor and internal focus design provides smooth and quiet focusing performance that is well-suited to both photo and video use.

MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer minimizes the appearance of camera shake to benefit handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces a smooth out-of-focus quality when working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens come with a hood?

A: Yes, a lens hood is included with the purchase of the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Lens. As indicated under the "In The Box" section under the Overview tab on our website for the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Lens, the following items are included with the lens' purchase: Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Lens, Lens Hood, Front Cap, Rear Cap, and Limited 1-Year Warranty.

Q: 2. maximum distance focusing?

A: Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens does not have a limit on the maximum focus distance. It will focus to infinity.

Q: 3. Is it made in Japan?

A: I'm sorry, no, this lens is made in China.

Q: 4. Does this lens zoom internally or extend as one pulls throughout the zoom range?

A: It extends as you zoom.

Q: 5. How loud is the auto focus motor when shooting video on Panasonic Gx8?

A: I would say next to silent... Can't say for certain, but from my experience I don't recall ever hearing it in my footage. I shoot on a GH4

Q: 6. when used on an Olympus OM D Em1 or 5 mk 2 ... does this lens work with the focus bracketing feature where the body can move the lens to focus points automatically?

A: Pavel - Yes this lens works with focus bracketing and focus stacking on the OM-D EM-1 ver 4.0. Just pick forward focal point, number of images, step increment, and press the shutter button or tap the LCD screen.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds body?

A: Yes. The following lens will adapt just fine taking full advantage of the lens features.

Q: 8. I am from canada, will this still be covered by warranty?

A: Like the majority of the items B&H sells, this comes with a USA only Limited 1-Year Warranty. You can, once you place this into a B&H Shopping Cart, select a Square Trade protection plan that is valid world wide.

Q: 9. Compatible with OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?

A: Yes, Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens with UV Filter is mount and electronically compatible with Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless Cameras.

Q: 10. Is this lens compatible with Leica CL?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the Leica CL.