First negative review of the M. Zuiko 60/2.8 Macro

Especially when you're trying to photograph an insect!

I rarely use one.

I find that a longer macro lens yields more keepers because I'm not as apt to disturb the insect and have it fly off.

One of my favorite macro lenses is my Canon 300mm f/4L - great for butterflies!

My favorite, favorite macro lens is on my Fujifilm F30 camera.  I put that in aperture priority and set it for f/8 and turn on the flash on, making a minus exposure compensation to keep the flash from burning out my subject since I'm working very close to it.  The lcd brightness can be temporarily boosted with the press of the up cursor button.  So even with bright sunlight and no viewfinder I can shoot amazing macros with super depth of field with it.

I've also had fun with the Raynox DCR250 screw on closeup lens on my Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 (I think there's another Raynox that gives you more working room.)  I got a kick out of this shot with it on my E-PL1:

Nothing, however, beats a dedicated macro lens for versatility.  Extension tubes, a cheap way to go, give you a very restricted working distance.

Isabel

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