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Using Olympus 60mm macro lens on EP-1

Started Jul 21, 2015 | Questions thread
JeanPierre Martel Veteran Member • Posts: 3,304
Re: Using Olympus 60mm macro lens on EP-1

mbar63 wrote:

my son would love to start shooting macro photos, and, given that I'm not using my venerable Olympus Pen EP-1, I am considering buying the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for that purpose and let him use the resulting kit.

I don't know how old is your son but the M.Zuiko 60mm is without any doubt, the most complicated µ4/3 lens to use, essentially because of its distance range selector.

Let me be very clear: I love the M.Zuiko 60mm, especially to take shots at butterflies. It's one of my favourite lens. I've even wrote an article (in French) on how to use it.

But honestly, if I was to choose a lens for a child or a teen who would like to do macro shots, my preference would go to the new Lumix 30mm Macro F/2,8. A little cheaper, as sharp as the M.Zuiko 60mm, and way easier to use.

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