Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime with a 30 mm focal length for Nikon Z full frame. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5 and it focuses down to 15 cm. It weighs 270 g and is 71 mm long. Landscapes and reportage are its natural territory.

Good for

Landscape
Reportage

Worth knowing

No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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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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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 Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:: Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:: Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

Lens	Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II	Lensbaby Twist 28	Artra Lab Noxika 28mm f/2.8	Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5
Focal length	30 mm	28 mm	28 mm	28 mm
Max. aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5	f/2.8	f/2.5
Weight	270 g	140 g	180 g	594 g
Filter diameter	52 mm	–	58 mm	67 mm
Min. focus distance	15 cm	20 cm	35 cm	4.9 cm
Length	71 mm	38.5 mm	28 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 45 mm in full-frame terms.