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Micro 4/3 for macro

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oneofone25
oneofone25 Senior Member • Posts: 1,586
Re: Micro 4/3 for macro

Columbusrat wrote:

As far as lenses go, I'm wondering if the Olympus 60mm macro might be a little limiting, in that I'd have to get too close to insects like butterflies, which tend to be more skittish than other bugs. I'm now looking at the M.Zuiko ED 40‑150mm F4‑5.6 R, which would give me far more flexibility - I can't imagine the quality is as good, but it may be an acceptable trade-off.

It also means I can use my Raynox, which will add even more flexibility - and though I wouldn't want to carry two lenses and change them 'in the field', I'm happy to whip the Raynox on and off, which is useful when one 'target' disappears and I suddenly spot another one of different dimensions.

There will be a 90mm pro macro lens out next year at some point which will be a 2:1 lens for maximum magnification.  Yes, the 40-150 would be better for photographing butterflies for sure....and a Raynox will get your magnification to increase while decreasing the focal distance...

but see above for my suggestion if you want to do closer shots with the Olympus gear....

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