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Which Oly Macro: 50mm or 60mm?

Started Jun 13, 2014 | Questions thread
Godfrey Forum Pro • Posts: 29,636
Re: Which Oly Macro: 50mm or 60mm?
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When I was shooting exclusively with the SLRs, I had both 35 and 50 Macros. I sold the 50 when I sold the E-5. Now I have the 35 Macro and Macro-Elmarit 45, both of which are brilliant if not weather sealed.

I've debated picking up another ZD 50 or the M.Z 60, but for the moment when I want something longer than 45mm, I use my ancient Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Pre-AI or a Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 AI-S adapted to the E-M1. Both do an astonishingly good job.

I've never needed the weather sealing, but if you're shooting bugs in damp country it's a nice added feature.

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