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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II

Canon RF

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

For Canon RF full frame, the Lydith is a 30 mm wide-angle prime. It opens to f/3.5 and focuses to 15 cm, though only manually. At 270 g and with a 52 mm filter thread, it suits landscapes and reportage.

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

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Compare with other lenses

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 RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 48 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 IILensbaby Twist 28Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6
Focal length30 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5f/3.5f/2.5f/5.6
Weight270 g140 g594 g130 g
Filter diameter52 mm–67 mm37 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm20 cm4.9 cm35 cm
Length71 mm–89 mm44 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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