I have the 70-300mm and the 35mm macro. The 35mm is sharper but your working distance is closer. it does a real true macro 1:1 without needing extension tubes, so is the only true macro lens Olympus makes. You could also consider a manual focus macro lens, such as the Vivitar 55mm (true 1:1) or the legendary Tamron 90mm or the equally legendary Vivitar 90mm. All of the above are fantastic lenses. Most true macros are manual focus anyway, and these focus much better than current lenses.
This is the 35mm macro on E510 (I could have gotten much closer. The flower is about 3/4" across.
Here's an interesting comparison, same subject taken with two lenses. First is the 35mm. For butterflies though, the 70-300mm is far better.
Second the 70-300mm
Continuing with the 70-300, which I lovingly call my dragonfly lens.
Here's the 55mm Vivitar, not close to max.
Here's what the above shutter button looks like.
Also 55mm Vivitar.
Also don't forget the lowly 14-42 Mk2 kit lens can focus to I think 8 inches at 42mm, so adding an extension tube to it is a possibility.
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Oll an gwella,
Jim
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