Panasonic G MACRO 30mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
G MACRO 30mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
30mm / F2.8
60mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
30mm / F3.5
60mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G MACRO 30mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro suits you better
- Weight52g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G MACRO 30mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.63.5mm long × 58.8mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro60mm long × 57mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G MACRO 30mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 30mm | 30mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 30mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 11cm | 10cm | +0.01m |
| Max magnification | 1.00× | 1.25× | −0.25x |
| Weight | 180g | 128g | +52g |
| Length | 63.5mm | 60mm | +3.5mm |
| Diameter | 58.8mm | 57mm | +1.8mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 46mm | — |
| Released | 2015 | 2016 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G MACRO 30mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G MACRO 30mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
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