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XF 60mm v 50mm F2 for macro

Started May 24, 2017 | Discussions thread
io_bg
io_bg Senior Member • Posts: 1,548
Re: XF 60mm v 50mm F2 for macro
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For macro one would naturally consider the 60mm even though it's not a true macro lens (doesn't offer 1:1 magnification). As for portraits, 60mm is a bit more flattering focal length. However the new 50mm is faster to focus. I've the 60 and it has a great rendering and I've only looked at samples from the 50 which also seems to produce nice images.

Here's a close up from the 60 which IIRC is taken at the minimum focusing distance:

And here's a portrait:

Considering you'll be shooting mostly macro I think the 60 is the way to go.

Hope this is of any help to you.

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