Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro
Announced September 19, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro is a compact, affordable lens that delivers sharp, high-magnification imagery for close-up photography. While its versatile focal length works well for general shooting, the extremely short working distance can make lighting subjects difficult.
Weighted from 8 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and image quality
- High 1.25:1 magnification capability
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance
- Affordable pricing
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Missing key features like a lens hood, focus limiter, or magnification scale
- Lacks weather sealing
- Very short working distance complicates lighting
- Edge softness and optical flaws like flare
- Launch price $299.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 30mm f/3.5
- Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 9.5 cm (1.25x)
- Filter thread 46mm
- Autofocus motor Micromotor
- Weight & size 128g (4.5 oz) · 60 x 57 mm (2.36 x 2.24 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 8 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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An uncommon but useful focal length, excellent performance and very close focusing all make the new lens an interesting option.
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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 30mm f/3.5 ED Macro is an outstanding performer in the optical department.
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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro lens lets you lock on to the tiniest of details, but a short working distance casts a shadow on subjects.
- Photo Review 9/10
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens is a great addition to the Olympus M4/3 line-up for a number of reasons.
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As you've probably seen, this 30mm f/3.8 M.Zuiko Premium lens is very versatile, and very, very good lens and considering the price is very, very low. So that is a very good lens if you need a normal lens and a macro lens.
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I think the M.Zuiko 30mm F3.5 Macro lens is a great addition to the Olympus M.Zuiko line up.
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[...] I think this is a great purchase if you want to get the cheapest possible macro lens for Olympus that can still do automated stacking and that has autofocus. I think this might be a great first macro lens to try out.
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The performance is up to scratch but not as good overall as its 60mm f/2.8 stablemate.
