Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

$719
45 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
Panasonic MEGA O.I.S. Image stabilized 1:1 (1x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is good glass! The image quality is excellent from edge to edge."

"Works great with a Panasonic GF1. Also works well with my telescope."

"It has a disconcerting rattle of the IS component when not powered up. Lenshade is not deep enough and it doesn't reverse for storage."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Panasonic DMC-GX1, Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic DMC-G5.

horizontal angle of view
21.8°
93.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Panasonic Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Wide aperture
	f/2.8

	More advanced image stabilization
	Panasonic MEGA O.I.S.

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	High max f/stop
	f/22

Cons

The Panasonic Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

	Not a fisheye
	Regular images

	Below average zoom range
	1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	45 mm
	Max focal length	45 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	Panasonic MEGA O.I.S.	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	63 mm
	Filter size	46 mm
	Weight	227 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	22.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	22.6°
	Wide vertical	17.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	17.1°
	Wide diagonal	28.1°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	28.1°

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Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

The Panasonic Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

Cons

The Panasonic Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. lens?

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