
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
On Micro Four Thirds, the Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II is a standard prime, since its focal length equals 60 mm in full frame terms. The maximum aperture is f/3.5, and it focuses as close as 15 cm. It weighs 270 g and is focused manually. That focal length works for everyday shooting and street photography.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
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 fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).
Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Micro Four Thirds:
- OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II | Lensbaby Twist 28 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro | Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 30 mm | 28 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 270 g | 140 g | 128 g | 180 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | – | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 15 cm | 20 cm | 9.5 cm | 10.5 cm |
| Length | 71 mm | – | 60 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | yes |
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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.
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