
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II
- Focal length
- 30 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5
- Weight
- 270 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 15 cm
- Length
- 71 mm
At a Glance
The Lydith for Canon EF is a full frame wide-angle with 30 mm and an f/3.5 maximum aperture. It is 71 mm long, weighs 270 g and has no autofocus. The short minimum focus distance of 15 cm allows subjects from close range. Landscapes and reportage are typical uses.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 30 mm
- Max. focal length
- 30 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 5
- Groups
- 5
- Weight
- 270 g (0.6 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 15 cm (5.91 in)
- Length
- 71 mm (2.8 in)
- Diameter
- –
Manufacturer data: meyer-optik-goerlitz.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II fit?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 48 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II | Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8 | Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II | Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 30 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.5 |
| Weight | 270 g | 565 g | 180 g | 594 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 15 cm | 28 cm | 22 cm | 4.9 cm |
| Length | 71 mm | 89 mm | 25 mm | 89 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II: FAQ
Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II have autofocus?
No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II have image stabilization?
No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II weigh?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II weighs 270 g.
What filter size does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II use?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 48 mm in full-frame terms.
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