Samsung 30mm NX Pancake Lens Review

The Samsung 30mm f/2 NX is a compact prime lens for Samsung NX cameras. Even though there is some noticeable barrel distortion, the lens is extremely sharp at all apertures and quite small.

This photos and the others in the slideshow were taken with the Samsung 30mm NX Pancake lens and Samsung NX1000.

The optic is only 0.85 by 2.4 inches (HD) in size and weighs 3 ounces. Its short height puts it in the pancake class, as the lens barely protrudes from the camera when mounted.

I used Imatest to measure the optical performance of the lens. At its widest aperture it resolves 2,155 lines per picture height, well in excess of the 1,800 lines required for a sharp image.

If you're looking for a fast, compact lens for your NX camera, it's tough to go wrong with the 30mm f/2.