Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro

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.

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Product details

  • 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

PROS

+ Crisp images from edge to edge.
+ Minimal distortion.
+ 1.25:1 macro capability.
+ Inexpensive.

CONS

- Dimmed corners at wide apertures.
- Omits focus limiter function.
- Short working distance makes lighting tricky.
- No weather sealing.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 20, 2017
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.
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