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title: "Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact Macro Lens, 1.25x Image Maginification, Fast AF, Beautiful Bokeh"
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# Fast autofocus 0.095m close focus distance 1.25x macro magnification Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact Macro Lens, 1.25x Image Maginification, Fast AF, Beautiful Bokeh

**Brand:** om system
**Price:** ¥102621
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Elevate your macro game—see the unseen, shoot the unforgettable!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact Macro Lens, 1.25x Image Maginification, Fast AF, Beautiful Bokeh by om system
- **How much does it cost?** ¥102621 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- om system enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted om system brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Up-Close & Personal:** Achieve stunning 1.25x magnification with a razor-sharp 0.095m minimum focus distance—capture details invisible to the naked eye.
- • **Speed Meets Precision:** Fast and smooth autofocus ensures you never miss that fleeting moment or intricate detail, even in dynamic shooting conditions.
- • **Pocket-sized Powerhouse:** Compact and lightweight design fits effortlessly in your camera bag or pocket, perfect for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Artistic Bokeh Brilliance:** Wide aperture range (f/3.5 to f/22) delivers creamy, beautiful background blur that makes your subject pop with professional flair.
- • **Versatile Macro Perspective:** 30mm focal length offers a unique wider angle macro view, blending intimate close-ups with environmental context for storytelling shots.

## Overview

The OM SYSTEM Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro lens is a compact, lightweight macro lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It offers 1.25x image magnification (2.5x equivalent), a close focusing distance of 0.095 meters, and fast autofocus for sharp, detailed close-up shots. Its versatile 30mm focal length and aperture range from f/3.5 to f/22 enable creative control with beautiful bokeh and unique perspectives, making it an essential tool for photographers seeking to explore macro photography with portability and precision.

## Description

Complete description to be provided at a latter date - prior to launch date Complete description to be provided at a latter date - prior to launch date.

Review: Happy with this lens - Given the lens' relative low cost, I had debated it for a while. Every time I would add it to my shopping cart online, I’d get hesitant and remove it. I have always been interested in macro shots, and I love looking at macro shots, but taking macro shots never really appealed to me, oddly. When the price dropped due to a sale, I figured I’d give it a go. Build/Feel Despite the plastic, it has a good build quality that feels nice in the hands. It’s very light, and the small size makes it pocketable. The manual focus ring is both large and smooth—perfect for dialing in focus. Initial Reaction When I first purchased the lens, I felt very lukewarm with it. I almost regretted the lens, and debating returning it. I really wanted to like it, but I didn’t. I couldn’t figure out if it was macro photography in general, or if it was the lens. I’m more of a street photographer, so macro was out of my element and experience. I started to recognize that this lens was specialized and won’t be suitable for many situations. I wasn’t used to having to be really close to the subject, given the 30mm focal length. I’m assuming those that don’t want to get within inches of insects would rather purchase Olympus’ 60mm macro lens instead. While the 60mm is a faster lens, it also comes at a higher cost. Initial Test Shots As a photographer, one of the first things I look at is image quality of the photos. The images are sharp. I am very happy with the image quality. I quickly found that a normal part of macro photography is to need to use some sort of additional lighting. While I could have brought out my transmitters with a flash, or purchased a ring flash or twin light flash for more money, I found that having a flash in the hot shoe with a light modifier/diffuser works very well (I have a Gary Fong light diffuser, but a plastic food container with lid would work just as well). In good light, the lens focuses very well and fast. One thing I’ve found is that in low contrast, low light, and/or backlit situations, the lens does not want to focus and hunts. It will run through the focus range a few times, and then stop. When I first popped the lens on the camera, I did what I normally do with a new lens. I turn to my wife, and take a picture. She was backlit, and it hunted and hunted, so I recomposed a bit, then it focused. Ok. Then, after taking a picture of my wife, the second thing I usually do is take a picture of my dog. Dog sitting in the middle of the floor, later in the day, not much ambient light. It again, hunted, hunted, and hunted, didn't focus. I tried it again, but my dog got annoyed and walked off before I could snap a shot. If you turn off your focus assist beam (I usually have mind turned off), be ready for focus hunting if you have the situations mentioned previously. If you turn your focus assist beam on, it’ll be somewhat slow to focus, but it should find focus. At least mine does. Overview After owning the lens for 2 months, I’ve decided that this lens is definitely a keeper. While it may not always make it to my bag, and it may not get taken on vacation with me, it’s a great lens to have in my arsenal. It is a specialized lens, but the shorter focal length allows the option of having some of the background in the shot. This provides a different, and sometimes unique, perspective of the subject of the photo. I’m very happy with the lens.
Review: Excellent macro! - I have had the 60mm f/2.8 macro for years, and it has been awesome. But I have long been intrigued by this much smaller, lighter, wider angle macro that also doubles as an excellent (near) normal lens. And it has actually become my macro go-to this season. Do I have to get a lot closer to my subject to achieve the same magnification as the 60mm? Yes. But that turns out to be a good thing for me as I'm primarily a wildflower photographer, and when I'm zeroing in on minute details, I love getting as close as I can with both eye and lens. I wouldn't get right on top of a stinging insect with this lens, but I don't do that with the 60mm either (I use a 150mm zoom for this). I have however successfully taken excellent macro shots of pollinators with this lens without scaring them off. This lens also allows me to do some really cool things with perspective that the 60mm is just too "telephoto" for. Note that it doesn't have the focus limiter switch or a lens hood like the 60mm, but with the 30mm I don't miss either of these things. The manual focus ring is great. If you're looking to add some variety to your macro game, or looking for your first macro for your OM system and want to save some money as compared to the 60mm, you can't go wrong here. This is a great choice.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01ERLMUD2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,265 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (179) |
| Date First Available | September 19, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Item model number | V312040BU000 |
| Manufacturer | Olympus |
| Product Dimensions | 2.2 x 2.2 x 2.4 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OM SYSTEM
- **Camera Lens Description:** Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Focal Length Description:** 30 mm
- **Lens Type:** Macro

## Images

![Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact Macro Lens, 1.25x Image Maginification, Fast AF, Beautiful Bokeh - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eeo0ZQE9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between the 30mm and 60mm macro lens? Thanks for your help. I am new to this world of photography.**
A: The 30mm focuses faster.  The 60mm provides a closer image, larger image of your macro subject..

**Q: What would be the advantage of using this macro lens over using my 12-40 mm Pro lens?  I'm interested in doing close ups on flowers.**
A: The 12-40 already focuses quite close if you set it to manual focus, but this macro lens would allow for ridiculous macro work. If you're just doing flowers, however, it might be overkill. Also, using extension tubes on the 12-40 did not work well for me, I actually found extension tubes on the kit 14-42 lens to work excellent for macro work.

**Q: My sample feels much tighter/resists more than my similar lenses when i twist it onto omd bodies your lens, too? or did i get a strange sample?**
A: If you are talking about mounting the lens to the camera body, mine seems to fit fine as I have no issues with it being tight or resisting the mount. It's possible yours is a little irregular?

**Q: Will this lense fit the Olympus EM-10?**
A: The Olympus EM-10 is a digital mirrorless camera designed as part of  the Micro Four Thirds (a.k.a. MFT or M4/3) camera/ lens system. The Olympus M.ZUIKO lens system includes a family of MFT lenses such as the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f3.5 Macro Lens. Therefore, it will fit the Olympus EM-10 camera.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy with this lens
*by W***E on July 26, 2017*

Given the lens' relative low cost, I had debated it for a while. Every time I would add it to my shopping cart online, I’d get hesitant and remove it. I have always been interested in macro shots, and I love looking at macro shots, but taking macro shots never really appealed to me, oddly. When the price dropped due to a sale, I figured I’d give it a go. Build/Feel Despite the plastic, it has a good build quality that feels nice in the hands. It’s very light, and the small size makes it pocketable. The manual focus ring is both large and smooth—perfect for dialing in focus. Initial Reaction When I first purchased the lens, I felt very lukewarm with it. I almost regretted the lens, and debating returning it. I really wanted to like it, but I didn’t. I couldn’t figure out if it was macro photography in general, or if it was the lens. I’m more of a street photographer, so macro was out of my element and experience. I started to recognize that this lens was specialized and won’t be suitable for many situations. I wasn’t used to having to be really close to the subject, given the 30mm focal length. I’m assuming those that don’t want to get within inches of insects would rather purchase Olympus’ 60mm macro lens instead. While the 60mm is a faster lens, it also comes at a higher cost. Initial Test Shots As a photographer, one of the first things I look at is image quality of the photos. The images are sharp. I am very happy with the image quality. I quickly found that a normal part of macro photography is to need to use some sort of additional lighting. While I could have brought out my transmitters with a flash, or purchased a ring flash or twin light flash for more money, I found that having a flash in the hot shoe with a light modifier/diffuser works very well (I have a Gary Fong light diffuser, but a plastic food container with lid would work just as well). In good light, the lens focuses very well and fast. One thing I’ve found is that in low contrast, low light, and/or backlit situations, the lens does not want to focus and hunts. It will run through the focus range a few times, and then stop. When I first popped the lens on the camera, I did what I normally do with a new lens. I turn to my wife, and take a picture. She was backlit, and it hunted and hunted, so I recomposed a bit, then it focused. Ok. Then, after taking a picture of my wife, the second thing I usually do is take a picture of my dog. Dog sitting in the middle of the floor, later in the day, not much ambient light. It again, hunted, hunted, and hunted, didn't focus. I tried it again, but my dog got annoyed and walked off before I could snap a shot. If you turn off your focus assist beam (I usually have mind turned off), be ready for focus hunting if you have the situations mentioned previously. If you turn your focus assist beam on, it’ll be somewhat slow to focus, but it should find focus. At least mine does. Overview After owning the lens for 2 months, I’ve decided that this lens is definitely a keeper. While it may not always make it to my bag, and it may not get taken on vacation with me, it’s a great lens to have in my arsenal. It is a specialized lens, but the shorter focal length allows the option of having some of the background in the shot. This provides a different, and sometimes unique, perspective of the subject of the photo. I’m very happy with the lens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent macro!
*by Z***N on July 21, 2023*

I have had the 60mm f/2.8 macro for years, and it has been awesome. But I have long been intrigued by this much smaller, lighter, wider angle macro that also doubles as an excellent (near) normal lens. And it has actually become my macro go-to this season. Do I have to get a lot closer to my subject to achieve the same magnification as the 60mm? Yes. But that turns out to be a good thing for me as I'm primarily a wildflower photographer, and when I'm zeroing in on minute details, I love getting as close as I can with both eye and lens. I wouldn't get right on top of a stinging insect with this lens, but I don't do that with the 60mm either (I use a 150mm zoom for this). I have however successfully taken excellent macro shots of pollinators with this lens without scaring them off. This lens also allows me to do some really cool things with perspective that the 60mm is just too "telephoto" for. Note that it doesn't have the focus limiter switch or a lens hood like the 60mm, but with the 30mm I don't miss either of these things. The manual focus ring is great. If you're looking to add some variety to your macro game, or looking for your first macro for your OM system and want to save some money as compared to the 60mm, you can't go wrong here. This is a great choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Capable macro, requires care in lighting the subject at closest working distances
*by L***R on March 5, 2017*

Small, lightweight, sharp, high macro magnification (1.25x in micro-4/3 format). Slow speed isn't a problem for macro work where one stops down anyway. CAUTION: at maximum magnification, working distance to the front of the lens is a tad over half an inch, creating lighting challenges (I took off one star for that). Since the lens can easily shade the subject, light must be from the side. Also, skittish subjects might flee. Not a problem for me, but if this bothers you, a longer macro (such as the Olympus 60mm f/2.8) offers more flexibility, at the cost of larger size and weight, and slightly lower magnification.

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