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Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro Lens Hands-On Sample Photos

We go hands on with the new Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro lens and post sample photos.

18 Sep 2012 4:41PM by Joshua Waller | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro in Interchangeable Lenses

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 lens, standard zoom, suitable for all MFT c

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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens is one of only two dedicated macro lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system, and gives the equivalent of 120mm in 35mm film terms. We were able to have a hands on look at the lens at Photokina 2012, as well as take photos with it. The lens focuses internally, and gives a 1:1 macro ratio. In addition there is a macro limiter switch on the side of the lens to help get quicker focus from the camera.

These images were taken with a pre-production model, and we will be carrying out a full test of this lens when it becomes available.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Hands-On Photos of Equipment

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

Manufacturer	Olympus
General
	Lens Mounts	Panasonic Micro Four Thirds Olympus Micro Four Thirds
Lens
	Focal Length	60mm
	Angle of View	20°
	Max Aperture	f/2.8
	Min Aperture	f/22
	Filter Size	46mm
	Stabilised	No
	35mm equivalent	120mm
	Internal focusing	Yes
	Maximum magnification	No Data
Focusing
	Min Focus	19cm
Construction
	Blades	7
	Elements	13
	Groups	10
Box Contents
	Box Contents	M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro, LC-46 Lens Cap, Micro Four Thirds lens rear cap (LR-2), Warranty Card, Operating Instructions
Dimensions
	Weight	185g
	Height	82mm

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Hoggdoc 8

22 Sep 2012 1:19PM

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This is a great looking lens, but performance is yet to be seen as these samples were taken in a "SHOW" environment, with a pre-productions sample. I hope that when the final lens ares released they have better results than are represented here.

Frankly, all four images are soft, and they were all taken at f4.5 not wide open at f2.8. One has to wonder what they would look like wide open.

Personally I don't understand the design philosophy behind bringing lens to the market that don't perform their best and maximum apertures. Seriously, what is the point? IMHO

It's not just Olympus, it all MFGs. Actually Olympus's two prime lens the 12mm and the new 75mm, both mFTs' lens are excellent.