Question about lenses

[Lizard Leg]

I am a 100% amateur when it comes to underwater photography and have a few questions.

I have been taking underwater video/stills for years now, with pretty much frame my subject and hit the button. Examples:

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I picked up an Olympus E-PL1 and the underwater housing, with the 14-42 lens. I really like the pictures it takes and am looking at the 60mm Olympus lens to add to the collection.

I'm just trying to decide if spending the $ on the lens is good idea for an amateur and wanted those more knowledgeable than myself to chime in.

 

[SEMO Scuba]

Check to see what port you will need to use for the lens The ports are an expensive item too.

 

[Lizard Leg]

I know the 60mm Olympus lens, according to all user accounts on SB, will fit the standard port I have in my PT-EP01.

 

[bvanant]

The 60 is a great lens. Without a doubt if you are shooting macro (or want to) it is a great lens. So is the Panasonic/Leica 45. For video those two lenses will be OK but changing focus is not fast with them.
Bill

 

[Lizard Leg]

Not a lot of video with the Olympus rig, just stills. Seems as if the 60mm with the f2.8 should be better in lower light than then 14-42 that came with it.