60MM macro...to go or not to go, this is the question

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Please don't take offense but the octopus pictures are not really macro and the shrimp is not in focus at all. The 14-42 is a good fish portrait lens but not a macro lens. If you are interested in shooting tiny stuff the 60 is a great lens.
Bill
 
Hi;

On most all SLRs like your m/43rds camera (I'm assuming an Olympus?), there is no macro mode like on compact cameras. You rely on the lens/diopters to help magnify/get closer.

A macro lens like the 60mm increases the magnification of the shot greatly - and focuses much closer, faster and with much better sharpness. The Oly 60mm has top-quality ED quality glass, f2.8 and a fast motor and better mount than the 14-42 kit lens. It will give you "macro" ie; enlarged subjects. It does come at a cost, but you'll get what you pay for.

A diopter will allow you to focus closer. That's it. You'll be able to get "close up" shots, but not macro. It's slower and has entry-level sharpness and speed; harder to focus in low-light. and you'll have to get closer to get the shot.

Hope that helps.
 
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