Rx10 iv vs m43 macro lens

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I've been thinking about getting a 60mm macro lens for my m43 camera. I wonder how it compares with RX10IV when shooting insects and flowers. I took this one today hand held no flash on a windy afternoon.



Anyone see good comparisons on the internet?



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I believe skill and technique can be more important than equipment. But, for macro photography, there are MFT cameras that offer features not available on any Sony model.

There are technical advantages of a true macro lens. You can also use close-up filters if you want to simply increase magnification.

It's unlikely you'll find many direct comparisons between any macro lens and a RX10M4.

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I've been thinking about getting a 60mm macro lens for my m43 camera. I wonder how it compares with RX10IV when shooting insects and flowers.
If you're talking about magnification limits, the macro lens you're interested in should provide a numerical figure for maximum magnification, so what is that? If it's the Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, the maximum magnification ratio is 1:1. That means you can fill the frame with a subject that's the size of the camera's sensor: about 17mm x 13mm.

To find out the RX10IV's limit, shoot a ruler at maximum magnification with it. That will provide a benchmark for comparison against the m43 macro lens or other gear.
 
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Yeah you can get get nice shots with the RX10iv, but I agree with what Phil said. :)

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Gary
 
from my experience the RX10-4 is good for "long range close-ups" shots whereas the 60mm macro on m4/3ds is essential for really sharp, detailed macro work

When you get old and less able to bend knees and the like sometimes the RX10-4 is the best compromise though :)
 
I have both. In fact, the 60mm macro lens is the only reason I’m still hanging on to M43 and not converting totally to the Sony RX10iv and RX100vii.

It does depend upon what your interests are, and the degree of magnification required. I’m an insect freak and the Sony, good as it is, can’t get shots of small insects with the ease that a true macro can. Having said that, I took my 60mm lens on holiday and didn’t actually use it! It’s a case of the camera you have with you........ so the wasp spiders and unidentified digger wasp got recorded (and surprisingly well) on the Sony. The RX10 can get moving insects at enough distance not to frighten them, you can also get closeup filters for the lens, I have one.

I guess the answer to your question is does the RX satisfy your need for macro, if not, why not? Can you get somewhere to look at/try the macro lens and see how you get on with it? That attached to a M43 body doesn’t have the bulk of the Sony so becomes much more manoeuvrable in tight spaces for me at least. The other factor is cost, obviously, the 60mm is going to cost quite a bit and only you can tell if that’s worth it for you. For flowers and other things like that pretty much any camera can do very well and I wouldn’t bother with a true macro lens.

I’ll try to answer any other specific questions you may have.
 
I have both. In fact, the 60mm macro lens is the only reason I’m still hanging on to M43 and not converting totally to the Sony RX10iv and RX100vii.

It does depend upon what your interests are, and the degree of magnification required. I’m an insect freak and the Sony, good as it is, can’t get shots of small insects with the ease that a true macro can. Having said that, I took my 60mm lens on holiday and didn’t actually use it! It’s a case of the camera you have with you........ so the wasp spiders and unidentified digger wasp got recorded (and surprisingly well) on the Sony. The RX10 can get moving insects at enough distance not to frighten them, you can also get closeup filters for the lens, I have one.

I guess the answer to your question is does the RX satisfy your need for macro, if not, why not? Can you get somewhere to look at/try the macro lens and see how you get on with it? That attached to a M43 body doesn’t have the bulk of the Sony so becomes much more manoeuvrable in tight spaces for me at least. The other factor is cost, obviously, the 60mm is going to cost quite a bit and only you can tell if that’s worth it for you. For flowers and other things like that pretty much any camera can do very well and I wouldn’t bother with a true macro lens.

I’ll try to answer any other specific questions you may have.
You can get in even closer with the RX10iv and a magnification lens attachment. I use the Polaroid 250d and find it superb to work with, especially from 70mm to 300mm (ish). :)



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Gary
 
How do you get dragonflies to stay still long enough? I usually get better views of their departing rear ends!!! 😁

It’s brilliant these days, when I remember the large tripods, ring flashes and other paraphernalia one used to need..... These days it’s hand held with only a monopod if working for a long time.
 
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The biggest advantage for close up photography of a camera with a smaller sensor is deeper DOF.

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Not quite macro, but shot with the RX10V and Sigma diopter. Windy day, with the flower and me both swaying a bit.



I think it's possible to get decent, but limited, macro use from the RX10V nd a good diopter.



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Agreed, but the flip side can be getting a blurred enough background to get the subject in isolation!
 
Agreed, but the flip side can be getting a blurred enough background to get the subject in isolation!
everything involves compromise :)
 
Agreed, but the flip side can be getting a blurred enough background to get the subject in isolation!
Lack of a blurred background is the only aspect of RX10 IV image quality I do not like. My favorite aspect of this camera is MFD of 28" at full zoom.
 
Agreed, but the flip side can be getting a blurred enough background to get the subject in isolation!
While true I gladly give up isolation to get more of the subject in focus without resorting to focus stacking. This is especially true with flower photos because I feel the leaves in the background enhance the photo.
 
Not quite macro, but shot with the RX10V and Sigma diopter. Windy day, with the flower and me both swaying a bit.

I think it's possible to get decent, but limited, macro use from the RX10V nd a good diopter.

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A diopter is not needed for an image like this.
Wasn't suggesting it was needed. Just noting what was used for this shot.
 

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