{"product_id":"panasonic-leica-45mm-f2-8-dg-macro-elmar","title":"Panasonic Camera LEICA 45mm f2.8 DG MACRO-ELMAR - 430798","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePanasonic Camera LEICA 45mm f2.8 DG MACRO-ELMAR - 430798\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F2.8 45mm (35mm camera equivalent: 90mm) macro lens with built-in image stabilizer lets you take close-ups that capture your subjects in their actual size. It also greatly boosts mobility by serving as a medium-length telephoto lens for portraits, telephoto snapshots, and landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inner focus system of three groups of floating structure which enables excellent resolution and contrast without changing its overall length from full life-size magnification to infinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closest focusing distance can be instantly changed to 15cm or 50cm (0.5ft to 1.64ft) with the switch on the lens barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro Four Thirds Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90mm Equivalent In 35mm Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapture Subjects in Actual 1:1 Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Focus Distance 0.5'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) - Panasonic's advanced hand-shake correction technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular aperture diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-coated lens elements minimize ghosts and flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable metal mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat our Experts Think  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dqj5hw\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eTrue 1:1 macro specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eThe Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f\/2.8 is built for \u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"152\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003elife-size (1:1) macro reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for insects, products, textures, and detailed close-up work. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zen2g3\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eCompact Leica-tuned optical design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eDespite its advanced macro capability, it remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"410\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eextremely small and lightweight (~225g)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the most portable dedicated macro lenses in its class. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1scaz1g\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eSharp, controlled image quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eDelivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"660\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003every good sharpness and clarity with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially strong in the center frame—ideal for detail-focused shooting. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gfamr0\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eBuilt-in optical stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eIntegrated stabilization helps reduce camera shake for handheld macro and close-up work, improving usability in real-world shooting conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dw4pvr\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eUltra-close focusing capability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eFocuses as close as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1087\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e0.15m\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling extreme close-ups while maintaining consistent optical performance across the focusing range. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmxp2n\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eStrong macro-first but not all-round lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eBest suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1338\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003emacro photography and detail work\u003c\/strong\u003e, while being less ideal for general shooting or portraits due to its f\/2.8 aperture and specialized design. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"da2zvl\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003ePremium Leica rendering character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eKnown for producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1601\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eclean contrast and detailed “pop” in textures\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving images a distinct professional macro look favored by enthusiasts and specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e                 \u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A    \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eQ: What is the Panasonic Leica 45mm f\/2.8 Macro lens used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eA: A high-quality macro and short telephoto lens for close-up photography, portraits, and detail work with LUMIX Micro Four Thirds cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eQ: Is it a true macro lens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eA: Yes, it offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e1:1 life-size magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing subjects to be captured at actual size on the sensor. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eQ: What is the focal length equivalent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eA: 45mm on Micro Four Thirds, equivalent to \u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e90mm in full-frame terms\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for portraits and macro shooting. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eQ: What is the maximum aperture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eA: It has a constant \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"748\"\u003ef\/2.8 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for low light and controlled depth of field. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eQ: How close can it focus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eA: It can focus as close as \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e0.15m (15cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e for extreme close-up shots. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eQ: Does it have image stabilization?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eA: Yes, it includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eMEGA O.I.S. optical stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce camera shake during handheld macro shooting. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eQ: Is it good for portraits too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eA: Yes, its 90mm equivalent focal length and sharp optics make it excellent for portraits with natural compression and smooth background blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eQ: Who should buy this lens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eA: Ideal for macro photographers, product shooters, and hybrid users who want a sharp Leica-quality lens for both close-ups and portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e               \u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"ebb21c4c-3267-470c-9a32-3f7fac4163fb\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"ebb21c4c-3267-470c-9a32-3f7fac4163fb\" data-turn-id-container=\"ebb21c4c-3267-470c-9a32-3f7fac4163fb\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-19\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" 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empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"777\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1esj7xk\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eStore the \u003cstrong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"57\"\u003ePanasonic Leica 45mm f\/2.8 DG Macro-Elmar\u003c\/strong\u003e with front and rear caps attached to prevent dust and scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"128atnt\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eKeep in a dry, cool environment; use silica gel packs to avoid moisture and fungus buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11sdfli\" data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eClean lens elements using a blower first, then a microfiber lens cloth or lens-safe solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1goncsm\" data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eAvoid touching optical surfaces with 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