OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro — 30mm f/3.5 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Panasonic
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II — 35–100mm f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 3 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Weight (128 g vs 760 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has higher Max magnification (1.25 × vs 0.25 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Min focus distance (9.5 cm vs 38 cm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Length (60 mm vs 156 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀56 × 60 mm
128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
⌀70 × 156 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 96mm shorter and 14mm narrower than LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 632 g lighter than LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
128 g vs 760 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1.25 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
9.5 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
60 mm vs 156 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
56 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.