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.
About This Lens
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.
- Focal length 30mm
- Max aperture 2.8
- Mount Micro Four Thirds
- Stabilization
- Af type 240 fps Drive AF
- Lens type macro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong aperture (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong bokeh (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
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 | 2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | 240 fps Drive AF |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G MACRO H-HS030 30mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | Sony FE SEL50150GM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 30mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-75mm | 24-70mm | 50-150mm |
| Max Aperture | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 615 | 726 | 550 | 805 | 1340 |
| AF Type | 240 fps Drive AF | HLA | STM | VXD | Nano USM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | 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 | 54.4 | 80.9 | 49.2 | 96.7 | 52.9 | 83.2 | 63.5 | 34.2 | 74.1 | 81.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.4 | 83.8 | 58.9 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.2 | 51.5 | 81.3 | 97.1 | 70.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 74.1 | 98.3 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.4 | 85.7 | 63.7 | 84.8 | 91.3 | 83.2 | 80.8 | 78.6 | 89.4 | 35.9 |
| Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Compare | 94.6 | 85.7 | 45.4 | 44 | 95.5 | 83.2 | 30.1 | 80.7 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Sony FE SEL50150GM Compare | 98.3 | 94.8 | 18 | 66.9 | 87.9 | 89.6 | 98.7 | 82.1 | 89.4 | 35.9 |
Usage Scores
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