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Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 Macro - any good?

Started Jun 5, 2015 | Questions thread
justgo99
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Re: Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 Macro - any good?

RedDog Steve wrote:

justgo99 wrote:

Hi guys, I've always been looking to purchase a macro lens because I love shooting close-ups of textures and plants, but on full frame they've always been a bit too big. So now I've got a GH4, I'm keep to cash in on the more affordable and more compact macro lenses for m4/3. But the question is, which of the 3 macro lenses?

Panny-Leica 45mm is too expensive so that just leaves the 30mm and the Olympus 60mm. Which would be better on a GH4 body? The new 30mm is also currently on sale; only $320, but is the Olympus still better for $200 more?

I couldn't find it at that price.

All dealers I saw had it listed at 397, same on eBay.

shop.panasonic.com shows backordered at 399.99.

rd

http://www.teds.com.au/panasonic-lumix-30mm-f2-8-macro-lens-black

It's a major camera retailer in Australia. Anyway, I just purchased it, but haven't really been able to try it (it's dark right now). But I'll post some stuff, and maybe even a proper review in the coming days.

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