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Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus OIS

Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS

Focal length
45 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
225 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
62.5 mm

At a Glance

Offering 1:1 magnification and a minimum focus distance of 15 cm, this macro lens for Micro Four Thirds is built for close-ups. Its 45 mm focal length is equivalent to 90 mm on full frame, with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It is stabilized, has a focus limiter switch and is compact at 225 g. It suits macro, product, portraits and travel.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits
  • Travel

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
45 mm
Max. focal length
45 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
225 g (0.5 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm (5.91 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
62.5 mm (2.46 in)
Diameter
63 mm (2.48 in)

Manufacturer data: panasonic.com, panasonic.com, shop.panasonic.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS fit?

The Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 90 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

Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensPanasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OISVenus Laowa Aksen 45mm F2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APOOlympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS
Focal length45 mm45 mm45 mm42.5 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/1.8f/1.7
Weight225 g599 g116 g130 g
Filter diameter46 mm–37 mm37 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm–50 cm31 cm
Length62.5 mm121 mm46 mm50 mm
Autofocusyesnoyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonoyes
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Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS: FAQ

Does the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS have autofocus?

Yes, the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS has autofocus.

Does the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS weigh?

The Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS weighs 225 g. It is 62.5 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.

What filter size does the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS use?

The Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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