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Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm f/2.8 Lens - Global Edition (Limited Warranty) Review

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3.8
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Details

BrandOlympus
Lens TypeMacro
Compatible MountingsMicro Four Thirds
Camera Lens Description60 millimetres
Maximum Focal Length60 Millimeters

Description of Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm f/2.8 Lens - Global Edition (Limited Warranty)

This version is originally intended for sale outside the US and may contain adapters, manuals, and warranties not compatible with US standards.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

I have not regretted the purchase, everything is fine.

Analogues used: Fujifilm X-S1 and X-10 lenses in macro mode; Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 Nikon F; Helios 44-3 with macro rings. It can be used as a long portrait lens, but the depth of field at an open aperture is somewhat large. As a macro lens, unexpectedly good, the criticism is mainly about the packaging. It is desirable to work on a verycomvered hole of 1/10 or less - after all, the M4 / 3 system is inferior to systems with smaller matrices: the percentage of defective depth of…

Pros
  • • Small, light - the last quality is doubtful - harder to hold if the device does not have a built-in stabilizer. It can be used as a long portrait lens, but the depth of field at an open aperture is somewhat large. Relatively fast and accurate focusing when using the focus limiter. The amount of marriage in focusing does not exceed 20% - it is quite possible due to lack of experience. The front lens does not rotate - it is possible to use a polar filter - just where to get it)). Not as noisy when focusing as the Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO.
Cons
  • • Weaknesses: No lens hood, only comes with caps. Expensive and non-commercially available light filters: I found them and a lens hood only from third-party sellers. Lack of an aperture ring - it is necessary to set the aperture through the camera. Noticeable vignetting at full aperture, however, the latter is eliminated by cropping the frame or tightening the aperture. The need to use a focus limiter, otherwise you will have to focus on the hand, and only then on the object. It is unstable to backlight - this is the clarity of ordinary shots - at aperture 4-8 it is inferior to Tamron SP AF 90mm f / 2.8 Di MACRO.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Overpriced lens with poor quality

The lens did not meet our expectations. Based on our own experience, this Olympus lens is overpriced and has poor image quality. While it is lightweight and compact, we found it to be very delicate and easily scratched. Being a major consumer of electronics, we were disappointed with the overall performance of this lens and would not recommend purchasing it. The only positive is that it is easy to use. However, the cons strongly outweigh any benefits.

Pros
  • Sharp and fast lens with a fixed focal length for crisp and clear photos.
Cons
  • Communication with the seller

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A great option for this money, I definitely recommend it!

As compared to the Olympus 45mm 1.8, I found the macro focus to be too slow to be useful as a portrait lens (even if you set the limiter to the longest distance). Other from that, it's a wonderful workhorse and my go-to lens. Someone mentioned vignetting as a downside; in most cases, Lightroom or Camera RAW can fix vignetting by doing a "one-two" correction. In addition to the previously established "on time" default.

Pros
  • Very high-quality, crisp macro lens. A sleeve that keeps out dust and rain
Cons
  • I don't think this is a major problem because it's not simple to get a polarizer, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. There is no hood provided, but I will not be using it for my intended purpose (food photography) anyhow.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect macro for U/W photography with Olympus factory bodies

Excellent macro lens for Olympus PEN camera. Now on EPL-2. It fits into the underwater case PT-EP03 with standard connector. focusing speed sufficient for full-range adjustment; faster if you know you're only shooting close-ups and are using a lower range (in my experience you'll see bucket list fish that are out of range in this case).

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Negative included