Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm
Achieving true 1:1 magnification with a 2.0x full-frame equivalent field of view, this 30mm f/2.8 prime reveals extreme detail at a close 105mm focusing distance. The stepping motor delivers 240fps autofocus drive paired with MEGA O.I.S. stabilization for sharp, silent operation in both stills and video. This lens is best for macro photographers on the Micro Four Thirds system who need a compact, optically stabilized tool for capturing intricate textures and food.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong aperture (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 30 |
| Focal Length Max | 30 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | MEGA O.I.S. |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 105 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 30mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm | 86.9 | 88.1 | 49.3 | 91.3 | 52.9 | 89.9 | 63.5 | 34.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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