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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro For Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact Macro lens, 1.25x Image Maginification, Fast AF, Beautiful Bokeh
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Brand | Olympus |
Focal Length Description | 30 mm |
Lens Type | Macro |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Lens Description | 30 millimetres |
About this item
- 1.25X image magnification (2.5X 35mm equivalent
- 7 lens elements in 6 groups
- Closest focus distance is 0.095 meters
- 40 degree angle of view
- Aperture range f3.5 to f22
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Auto focus | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Image stabilization | — | — | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Quality of material | 5.0 | — | — | — | 3.7 | 3.7 |
Picture quality | — | — | 5.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
lens type | Macro | Standard | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | automatic only | Automatic Only, Manual Only | Automatic Only, Manual Only | Auto/Manual | Micromotor | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | — | 12 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters |
max focal length | — | — | — | 45 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 150 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 30 millimeters | 51471 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 45 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 150 millimeters |
From the manufacturer
Easy-to-Capture Expressive Imagery of Macro Subjects
Be an social media star in no time. If you love shooting close-ups and capturing intricate detail, this is the perfect lens. Turn ordinary subjects such as flowers, insects and jewelry into highly expressive, artistic shots. An everyday object like drop of falling water is easily transformed into an image with stunning power.
Shot with the PEN E-PL7 and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f3.5 Macro.
Outstanding Optical Performance
Like all M.Zuiko Digital lenses, the 30mm f3.5 Macro is built to exceedingly high standards. It features 7 lens elements in 6 groups designed to produce images rich in color, detail and texture. Between a highest-in-class magnification of 2.5x (35mm equivalent) and a working distance of 14mm, this lens gets you close to your subject for easy macro shooting.
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Beautifully Defocused BackgroundsThe 30mm f3.5 Macro lens takes sharp photos with artistically defocused backgrounds. A circular aperture creates stunning spherical defocusing effects also known as bokeh with minimal background distortion. This is lens is perfect for shooting portraits if you want shallow depth of field with a clear and crisp subject. |
Best-In-Class Focusing SpeedNever miss a shot because your lens is too slow. With the 30mm f3.5 Macro lens, you’ll have plenty of speed to capture moving macro subjects. Based on Olympus’ internal testing, this lens is 20 to 30% faster than competitive macro lenses. Why? The lens’ focusing group has a lightweight design that considerably boosts autofocus speeds. Shot with the OM-D E-M1 and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f3.5 Macro. |
Shooting VersatilityThe 30mm lens sits in the M. Zuiko family between the 25mm f1.8 lens and the 45mm f1.8 portrait lens giving you a wide range of shooting versatility. Take a variety of macro shots and portraits with artfully defocused backgrounds. Or use it to snap high quality photos of kids, pets and other everyday things. Shot with the PEN E-PL8 and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f3.5 Macro. |
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Compact, Lightweight DesignThis is a small lens with big advantages. Weighing only 4.5 ounces, the 30mm f3.5 macro lens conveniently fits in your pocket, purse or case. Its slim profile goes with the compact size of mirrorless camera bodies like the Olympus OM-D and the PEN families. |
Great Addition for Underwater ShootingCapture close-ups of fish and coral. To house a camera body and the lens, focus gear PRZR-EP07 and anti-reflective ring POSR-EP11 may be combined with the following camera housings: the PT-EP13 for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, the PT-EP11 for the OM-D E-M1, PT-EP08 for the OM-D E-M5 and the PT-EP10 for the PEN E-PL5. |
Perfect Complement to OM-D and PEN Camera SystemsEnsure sharp macro shots without a tripod. Pair the lens with Olympus in-body image stabilization systems in OM-D and PEN cameras to shoot handheld macro photos without any blurring. Take advantage of the Focus Bracketing Mode on select Olympus cameras to create one composite image with stunning depth of field. |
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Product Dimensions | 2.24 x 2.36 x 2.36 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
ASIN | B01ERLMUD2 |
Item model number | V312040BU000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #969 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 19, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Olympus |
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, and value of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's an excellent lens, outstanding as a street lens, and has fast autofocus. Some appreciate the weight and size. That said, they disagree on the field of view.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it's a top notch and versatile lens that works exactly as it should. Some say that it'll be a great addition to their camera collection.
"Awesome macro lens. Fast autofocus, not quite lightning fast but still quick.Sharp little lens that is a nice standard lens and a macro lens...." Read more
"...Build/FeelDespite the plastic, it has a good build quality that feels nice in the hands...." Read more
"...(for taking regular pictures, not just copying 35mm slides), it works well...." Read more
"...Long story short, it worked beautifully on the Lumix GH5. This lens also has ability to autofocus, which my 12mm does not...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is an extremely sharp lens, and that the subject comes out very sharp in bright environments. They are also happy with the image quality.
"...Fast autofocus, not quite lightning fast but still quick.Sharp little lens that is a nice standard lens and a macro lens...." Read more
"Small, lightweight, sharp, high macro magnification (1.25x in micro-4/3 format)...." Read more
"...The images are sharp. I am very happy with the image quality...." Read more
"This is a good sharp lens equivalent to my 60 mm macro...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the camera lens. They mention that it is extremely sharp, has fast focus, and can autofocus. Some say that the manual focus ring is great and perfect for dialing in focus.
"Awesome macro lens. Fast autofocus, not quite lightning fast but still quick.Sharp little lens that is a nice standard lens and a macro lens...." Read more
"...The manual focus ring is great...." Read more
"...This lens also has ability to autofocus, which my 12mm does not. While GH5 not known for good autofocus, this lens does a pretty good job...." Read more
"quite compact lens, the focus is fast and accurate even up close." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's a great low cost macro lens.
"...I rarely use my other lens now. The value is incredible." Read more
"...Its price point is so attractive for a macro as well...." Read more
"...Price is right, too...." Read more
"...This lens is exceptionally sharp, tiny and was priced right. I only wish it was weather sealed like the 60mm" Read more
Customers find the weight of the camera lens to be very light and easy to carry around. They also say it's an extremely sharp, very lightweight lens.
"Small, lightweight, sharp, high macro magnification (1.25x in micro-4/3 format)...." Read more
"...It’s very light, and the small size makes it pocketable. The manual focus ring is both large and smooth—perfect for dialing in focus...." Read more
"...But I have long been intrigued by this much smaller, lighter, wider angle macro that also doubles as an excellent (near) normal lens...." Read more
"...The lens is sharp, has good contrast and its light weight makes it a pleasure to use. Glad I got it." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They say it is versatile, has a perfect size and weight, and is pocketable. The lens is also great for photographing moderate size items and is extremely sharp.
"Small, lightweight, sharp, high macro magnification (1.25x in micro-4/3 format)...." Read more
"...It’s very light, and the small size makes it pocketable. The manual focus ring is both large and smooth—perfect for dialing in focus...." Read more
"quite compact lens, the focus is fast and accurate even up close." Read more
"...This makes it great for photographing moderate size items. If you do macro photography or sell items on-line, this lens should work well for you." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes great pictures and produces clean videos.
"Got this lens for one of my sons for Christmas & he loves it! It takes amazing photos!!!!!" Read more
"...As a photographer, one of the first things I look at is image quality of the photos. The images are sharp...." Read more
"...My videos are clean with this lens. I guess I just needed the right camera to make this lens shine." Read more
"...This is a much simpler lens and takes great pictures. Glad I waited for this less expensive Macro alternative...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the field of view of the camera lens. Some mention it has a wider field of vision and better depth of field, while others say it has very small focal field, so it can be challenging for portrait work. The depth of Field is shallow for extreme closeups and the focal distance is fickle at mid-range.
"...It has a very small focal field, so it can be challenging for portrait work.Overall, I like this lens." Read more
"...But I have long been intrigued by this much smaller, lighter, wider angle macro that also doubles as an excellent (near) normal lens...." Read more
"...As usual shallow depth of field for extrene closeups is a problem...." Read more
"I use this lens all the time. It can even take landscapes but I like the close-ups best. It also works well on videos" Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
Sharp little lens that is a nice standard lens and a macro lens. This is my new go to for going to the park with kids
I just wish it was weather sealed
Sharp little lens that is a nice standard lens and a macro lens. This is my new go to for going to the park with kids
I just wish it was weather sealed
When the price dropped due to a sale, I figured I’d give it a go.
Build/Feel
Despite the plastic, it has a good build quality that feels nice in the hands. It’s very light, and the small size makes it pocketable. The manual focus ring is both large and smooth—perfect for dialing in focus.
Initial Reaction
When I first purchased the lens, I felt very lukewarm with it. I almost regretted the lens, and debating returning it. I really wanted to like it, but I didn’t. I couldn’t figure out if it was macro photography in general, or if it was the lens. I’m more of a street photographer, so macro was out of my element and experience. I started to recognize that this lens was specialized and won’t be suitable for many situations.
I wasn’t used to having to be really close to the subject, given the 30mm focal length. I’m assuming those that don’t want to get within inches of insects would rather purchase Olympus’ 60mm macro lens instead. While the 60mm is a faster lens, it also comes at a higher cost.
Initial Test Shots
As a photographer, one of the first things I look at is image quality of the photos. The images are sharp. I am very happy with the image quality.
I quickly found that a normal part of macro photography is to need to use some sort of additional lighting. While I could have brought out my transmitters with a flash, or purchased a ring flash or twin light flash for more money, I found that having a flash in the hot shoe with a light modifier/diffuser works very well (I have a Gary Fong light diffuser, but a plastic food container with lid would work just as well).
In good light, the lens focuses very well and fast. One thing I’ve found is that in low contrast, low light, and/or backlit situations, the lens does not want to focus and hunts. It will run through the focus range a few times, and then stop. When I first popped the lens on the camera, I did what I normally do with a new lens. I turn to my wife, and take a picture. She was backlit, and it hunted and hunted, so I recomposed a bit, then it focused. Ok. Then, after taking a picture of my wife, the second thing I usually do is take a picture of my dog. Dog sitting in the middle of the floor, later in the day, not much ambient light. It again, hunted, hunted, and hunted, didn't focus. I tried it again, but my dog got annoyed and walked off before I could snap a shot.
If you turn off your focus assist beam (I usually have mind turned off), be ready for focus hunting if you have the situations mentioned previously. If you turn your focus assist beam on, it’ll be somewhat slow to focus, but it should find focus. At least mine does.
Overview
After owning the lens for 2 months, I’ve decided that this lens is definitely a keeper. While it may not always make it to my bag, and it may not get taken on vacation with me, it’s a great lens to have in my arsenal.
It is a specialized lens, but the shorter focal length allows the option of having some of the background in the shot. This provides a different, and sometimes unique, perspective of the subject of the photo.
I’m very happy with the lens.
Do I have to get a lot closer to my subject to achieve the same magnification as the 60mm? Yes. But that turns out to be a good thing for me as I'm primarily a wildflower photographer, and when I'm zeroing in on minute details, I love getting as close as I can with both eye and lens. I wouldn't get right on top of a stinging insect with this lens, but I don't do that with the 60mm either (I use a 150mm zoom for this). I have however successfully taken excellent macro shots of pollinators with this lens without scaring them off.
This lens also allows me to do some really cool things with perspective that the 60mm is just too "telephoto" for. Note that it doesn't have the focus limiter switch or a lens hood like the 60mm, but with the 30mm I don't miss either of these things. The manual focus ring is great.
If you're looking to add some variety to your macro game, or looking for your first macro for your OM system and want to save some money as compared to the 60mm, you can't go wrong here. This is a great choice.
Being that neither this lens nor my camera have image stabilization, I have to use a bright light source in order to avoid motion blur. As for use out doors (for taking regular pictures, not just copying 35mm slides), it works well. It has a very small focal field, so it can be challenging for portrait work.
Overall, I like this lens.
Top reviews from other countries
Es exactamente lo que se público en la aplicación y como en el sitio de la marca.
Fue una super oferta y no la deje pasar, muchas gracias .
Reviewed in Mexico on May 19, 2023
Es exactamente lo que se público en la aplicación y como en el sitio de la marca.
Fue una super oferta y no la deje pasar, muchas gracias .
And what a great piece of glass it is. Okay, it might be plastic (the lens mount is metal), and no one expects wonders at this price point, but it does take great photographs. Being a bit of a slow lens, it’s not one for low light shooting but that is far outweighed by the positives and as a macro and a decent standard prime lens, it does a fine job and is a perfect introduction to macro photography at a cheap price. But there is one caveat; if your interest is in small bugs and creepy crawlies, you might struggle, as you do have to get within touching distance of them, so this 30mm might not be the best for you. For other macro shooters, or those who want to start out, who prefer still life, or something that won’t scuttle away, this is perfect.
The focus ring is a nice big size, and as that focus is internal, the barrel doesn’t extend, but there are no markers anywhere to be seen. It’s tack sharp across the frame from f5.6 to f8 and as that front end doesn’t rotate, it’s a help when using polarisers or filters. The three photos were taken straight from the box just to have something to look at before getting serious. The absence of any lens hood is a bit disappointing but it’s not insurmountable and certainly not a deal breaker.
Positives:
Tack sharp.
Nice as a prime lens.
Light and compact.
Big focus ring.
Brilliant for macro beginners.
30 month warranty (certainly in the UK).
Negatives:
Not best for real close up work on insects.
No magnification markings.
No lens hood.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2019
And what a great piece of glass it is. Okay, it might be plastic (the lens mount is metal), and no one expects wonders at this price point, but it does take great photographs. Being a bit of a slow lens, it’s not one for low light shooting but that is far outweighed by the positives and as a macro and a decent standard prime lens, it does a fine job and is a perfect introduction to macro photography at a cheap price. But there is one caveat; if your interest is in small bugs and creepy crawlies, you might struggle, as you do have to get within touching distance of them, so this 30mm might not be the best for you. For other macro shooters, or those who want to start out, who prefer still life, or something that won’t scuttle away, this is perfect.
The focus ring is a nice big size, and as that focus is internal, the barrel doesn’t extend, but there are no markers anywhere to be seen. It’s tack sharp across the frame from f5.6 to f8 and as that front end doesn’t rotate, it’s a help when using polarisers or filters. The three photos were taken straight from the box just to have something to look at before getting serious. The absence of any lens hood is a bit disappointing but it’s not insurmountable and certainly not a deal breaker.
Positives:
Tack sharp.
Nice as a prime lens.
Light and compact.
Big focus ring.
Brilliant for macro beginners.
30 month warranty (certainly in the UK).
Negatives:
Not best for real close up work on insects.
No magnification markings.
No lens hood.