Panasonic Lumix G 30mm f/2.8 Macro ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens for MFT (Micro Four Thirds), Black {46}

30mm f/2.8 Macro built for Micro Four Thirds at 1:1

At 180g and 64mm long, this is one of the smallest dedicated macro lenses you can put on a Micro Four Thirds body. The 30mm focal length gives you a 60mm equivalent field of view, which means you're working at a moderate distance from your subject than hovering over it, useful when shooting anything that reacts to your presence. The 0.11m minimum focus distance and true 1:1 magnification ratio let you fill the frame with subjects measured in millimeters.

The built-in MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization earns its keep in macro work, where camera shake gets multiplied along with subject magnification. A stepper motor drives internal focusing, keeping the barrel length fixed and making this lens a practical choice for video work where focus breathing and mechanical noise matter. Seven rounded aperture blades keep out-of-focus areas smooth when you're shooting at f/2.8 to isolate a subject against a blurred background. The single aspherical element and multi-layer coating handle spherical aberration and flare control respectively, both of which matter when you're shooting close to a subject under mixed or directional light.

For a lens this small and this optically capable on the Micro Four Thirds platform, it represents a straightforward case for anyone who needs genuine macro reach without the weight or bulk of a longer focal length.

Who It's For

Nature photographers shooting insects or botanical details get 1:1 magnification with enough working distance to avoid spooking small subjects. Product shooters working in a controlled studio benefit from the stepper motor's quiet, smooth focus pulls for video. Travel photographers who also want close-up capability will appreciate that the lens weighs only 0.4 lb and fits easily into a small bag. Panasonic and Olympus body shooters running OIS-dependent systems get an extra layer of stabilization directly in the lens, which pays off in handheld macro situations where a tripod isn't practical.

Key Features

• 30mm focal length (60mm equivalent) with 1:1 macro magnification ratio
• 0.11m minimum focus distance for true life-size imaging
• MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization for handheld macro and video
• Stepper motor autofocus with internal focusing, no barrel extension
• 1 aspherical element and multi-layer coating reduce spherical aberration and flare
• 7 rounded aperture blades for smooth bokeh
• Lightweight 180g body, 64mm length keeps Micro Four Thirds setup portable

FAQ

What's the effective focal length on my Micro Four Thirds camera?

60mm equivalent, which means you work at a comfortable distance from macro subjects rather than nearly touching them. That moderate working distance matters when photographing insects or anything else that flees from your lens.

How close can you focus with this lens?

0.11m (4.33 inches) with true 1:1 magnification, so you can fill the frame with subjects the size of a postage stamp without extension tubes or close-up filters.

Does the stabilization actually help for macro work?

Yes. At 1:1 magnification, camera shake gets magnified along with your subject. MEGA O.I.S. compensates for that, which becomes especially useful when you're hand-holding in low light or shooting video.

Will this lens work for video?

It's a solid video choice. Internal focus means the barrel doesn't extend during focusing, and the stepper motor is quiet and keeps focus breathing minimal, so your footage doesn't subtly zoom during focus transitions.

What happens to bokeh at f/2.8?

The seven rounded aperture blades render out-of-focus areas smoothly. At macro distances, even f/2.8 gives you shallow depth of field, which isolates subjects effectively against blurred backgrounds.

Is this lens weather-sealed?

No. It's designed for controlled shooting environments, not field work in rain or dust.

How much does it weigh?

180g (6.35 ounces), which keeps your Micro Four Thirds setup genuinely portable when you need a dedicated macro lens without the heft of longer focal lengths.