Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Sample Photos

Sharpness is excellent across the frame stopped down a little | 1/500 sec | f/6.3 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160

Sharpness is excellent across the frame stopped down a little | 1/500 sec | f/6.3 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160
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Performance at maximum aperture is impressive in the centre of the frame | 1/1600 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160

Performance at maximum aperture is impressive in the centre of the frame | 1/1600 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160
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True life size magnification is possible at the closest focus distance of 19cm  | 3.2 sec | f/8.0 | 60.0 mm | ISO 200

True life size magnification is possible at the closest focus distance of 19cm | 3.2 sec | f/8.0 | 60.0 mm | ISO 200
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Contrast remains good when shooting towards the light | 1/800 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160

Contrast remains good when shooting towards the light | 1/800 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160
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1/640 sec | f/6.3 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160

1/640 sec | f/6.3 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160
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1/1300 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160

1/1300 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160
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1/125 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160

1/125 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160
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1/640 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160

1/640 sec | f/2.8 | 60.0 mm | ISO 160
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1/125 sec | f/5.6 | 60.0 mm | ISO 320

1/125 sec | f/5.6 | 60.0 mm | ISO 320
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Emily Studio Portrait | 1/160 sec | f/11.0 | 60.0 mm | ISO 200

Emily Studio Portrait | 1/160 sec | f/11.0 | 60.0 mm | ISO 200
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Value for Money

There is currently no direct equivalent for this lens in the Micro Four Thirds range. It is available for around £370, which is quite a tempting price point, given the quality this lens can deliver and features on offer.

The closest equivalent available for Micro Four Thirds system cameras is Panasonic's Leica branded 45mm f/2.8 macro lens, which retails for around £550.

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