image spotted by Fotosidan.
This is a new larger image of the just announced 30mm macro lens.
Panasonic writes about that lens:
The new 30mm/F2.8 macro lens enables not only life-size macro photography but also offers further versatile styles of capturing photos, such as landscape photography thanks to a focusing distance of 60mm (35mm camera equivalent). For high precision focusing in macro photography the new lens also supports 240 fps high-speed AF, while integrating optical image stabiliser. It features a sophisticated exterior design in metallic finish for the stylish appearance.
43rumors reader Leo reports:
I was at the Photokina today and Pansonic had a mockup of a 30mm lens with the label “Lumix G macro”. There was no further explanation and nobody at the booth could give me details. In fact they were surprised by the display themselves ;).
There is no info yet about price and availability.
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We already have two short length macros, the 45mm and 60mm.
What M4/3 needs is a 100mm f2.8 macro!
Until then, I’ll stick with my Nikon 105mm f2.8 AI-S and 200mm f4 IF AI-S macro lenses.
I agree. Not sure what Panasonic is thinking these days. Macro should be about 100mm, not 30mm. They cancelled the “pro 100-300”, not sure what is happening with the 150 2.8 either, but it seems a bit short now anyway that Olympus has the 40-150 2.8 (PLUS teleconverter). I would say a 200mm 2.8 lens plus teleconverter would be a smart idea. Right now it feels like they are leaving Panasonic camera owners out in the cold due to lack of IBIS, and no good long lenses. I will seriously need to consider getting an EM-1 or something.
I allready bought an oly for the new 40-150 the day pana canceled the 150er 2.8
so if pana doesen need my money…oly likes it ;-D
You mean Oly NEEDS it.
200mm f2.8 + TC would be smart of them cause you have 2 lenses to complement your 40-150mm f2.8 instead if just one If you buy OLY 300 f4
Agreed. I have the 35mm 43lens and I found it too short for macros. Bugs just flew off when I get too close.
Absolutely – 30mm in this line is ridiculous unless it’s super cheap (like less than $250), which would then make macro accessible to more people.
This is the best choice to go with the GM5. Longer/bigger lenses can be adapted, especially, for macro.
is too short for macro, maybe macro for selfies ? LoL
I don’t think anyone expects a 30mm to be 1:1 .
Sometimes, without being full blown macro, you just want to shoot things from close distance and such lens fits the bill.
Wait, what? 30mm? There’s a demand for that?
I actually would buy this. I run into problems all the time with the minimum focusing distance of Olympus’ 25mm and 45mm. Would love a lens in that range that could focus closer.
I hope it will have at the very least a focus limiter switch .
If this short lens needs a focus limiter, they blew it…
Finally .
Looks like Pana going back to upgrade all the old lenses & what is next ?
The Leica DG Summilux 25mm likely top of the list .
Actually nothing shortage in optical performance for this lens , it’s just the look not handsome as it use to be .
The big rubber barrier at the body of the lens need to replace .
I hate it .
+1
They should add an aperture ring and weather sealing, along with great new look
I have a feel if Pana redo the 25mm lens it definitely put everything latest inside it include changing the aperture to even more faster .
If the 42.5 can achieve F1.2 , the 25mm should in F1.0 & likely we have a second Nocticron on it’s way .
My two cents .
I love my 45mm pany/leica macro…little slow to focus..but it does a great job.
~50mm macro is not too short. Why are people complaining? This is great news!
This seems like such dribble….as I am still lusting for the Voigtlander 10.5mm….yum.
any infos about the new Panasonic lens roadmap?
If this was f/2 or f/1.8 and affordably priced it could be interesting.
I already have a manual 55/2.8 1:1 macro and 90/2.8 1:2 macro, so I don’t really need either. But a fast-ish “normal” lens that can do double duty as a macro is always good.
I agree than an AF 90 or 100mm would be nicer. But that definitely needs image stabilization of some sort, and is bound to be pricey.
arg, dont need a very short macro (Got the Olympus 35mm f3.5 and 50mm f2)… Please could I get a 100mm macro 🙂
I fully agree :/
too short
60mm macro is USELESS !
Why even bother. I was promised a 150mm f2.8, Panasonic !
A FT4-promise !
Wait, that would be too useful…
Not sure if you get the difference between rumor and promise… anyway: who would buy a 150/2.8, if it hasn’t clear advantages over the Oly 40-150/2.8? The latter lens simply may have killed the market for Panasonic.
Olympus does not use lens stabilization like Panasonic, but body-stabilization.
I have the 35-100 so i don’t want the 40-150.
Besides, read the articles. It was presented as a fact, not a promise.
30mm macro is to short
Hipe it will at least be true Macro.
But it wont make any difference since 1:1 macro is already pretty chalenging on m43 sensor size. Most of th subjects are a but larger.
Anyway working distance for this lens would be killer. It wil be P&S style close macro.
Most people inexperienced on what that means will buy it only to find out how limiting it is.
It would be cool if it was f1.8 and cheap so that it can double as a normal fast lens.
The lens would make sense only if it is beep below $300 price level. At $250 launch price, it might even make a minor splash.
Macro lenses have other uses than shooting bugs. A 30mm Macro would be great for some Product Shots. BTW a 45mm Macro would be too long for many product shots.
I’d be happy to pay $500.00 for this lens.
If you need such a lens, go with the Olympus FT 35mm Macro. Great little lens, yet limited use scenarios.
Don’t be discouraged, i think this is quite good. I used too shoot with Zuiko 35mm macro and although it is indeed near with the bug but it is not impossible. If Pana charged lets say 250-300usd for this lenses I will buy it. With built in IS and 1:1 Macro capability it is good.
About the working distance, once have to keep in mind that if the length of the lenses nwill not change during you focus, the focusing distance might be better than equivalence 60mm macro lenses.
Anyway, we really need a 100mm macro lenses in the line up. Now Oly is making 300mm f4 for birding and I really think 100mm macro with light weight and 1:1 macro capability is needed. Don’t put leica brand though, I want to buy it cheap 🙂
I think this is another budget lens, maybe even 1:2 (which I actually like as a past owner of a Minolta macro 1:2) Not everyone needs pics of bugs, then you need a 100mm. I have grown fond of the 30mm (60mm) focal length too, having a Sigma 30mm. Fits with my budget 45-150…
Hopefully OIS and Focus limiter too.
A short macro is just what I need and might actually STOP me from switching formats!
For those complaining who want a longer macro, there are plenty of other options, including adapted lenses.
Short macro is a hole in the u4/3 line up
I hope they make it a high quality