Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S.
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced February 2015
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Macro
- Standard
Typically A$506–A$529 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$529
at Camera Electronic
- Focal length: 30mm, 60mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/2.8
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 180 g
- Weather sealing: No
- Max magnification: 1×, Focuses to 0.10 m
Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. overview
The Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. is a 30mm f/2.8 prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in February 2015. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits macro and travel. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust.
New, it sells for A$529 in Australia (Camera Electronic). Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$506 to A$529 new.
Where to buy the Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. in Australia
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$529
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$529
Digidirect
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$490.41
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Things to know
- 30mm prime, f/2.8; 60mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); optical stabilisation.
- 180 g; 58.8 × 63.5 mm; 46mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.10 m, up to 1× magnification.
- Not weather sealed.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Macro (1× magnification)
- Travel (180 g)
Not the best for
- Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
From the Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
About the same price in Australia as anywhere else we track.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $447.99≈ A$652 | — |
| United KingdomCheapest | £269≈ A$524 | £195≈ A$380 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$529 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Discussions & forums
What owners say about the Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. elsewhere, and here.
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Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 30mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 60mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.10 m
- Max magnification
- 1×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- No
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 180 g
- Diameter × length
- 58.8 × 63.5 mm
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
Cameras it fits
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PEN
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
OM System
OM-3
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
Panasonic
Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds · 25.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 5.8K video
OM System
OM-1 Mark II
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
Panasonic
Lumix G100D
Micro Four Thirds · 20.3 MP · 2023
- 4K 30p
- 10 fps