Thursday, January 24, 2013

Olympus MSC ED Macro 60mm f/2.8 Lens – Mini Review


This is a brief excerpt from PhotoFocus




Here are the basics:

13 lens elements, 10 groups of lenses

1:1 reproduction ratio (photos will be 17.5mm across at closest focusing distance)

Aperture range F2.8 – F22

Minimum focus distance of 19cm (7.5 inches).

Dimensions 82mm x 56mm, weight 185 grams

Filter size 46mm

The Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm f/2.8 Lens is a dedicated Micro Four Thirds lens that I added to my kit both for its fast aperture and its effective focal length (EFL) of 120mm. It’s a perfect length for macro work.


Photo by Scott Bourne – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs Creative Commons


The wide aperture allows for shallow depth of field and when paired with the best glass (Olympus ED glass) offers really crisp images without distortion.

The MSC designation means the lens is “movie and still compatible.” The focusing won’t pick up during video recording.

The lens is affordable at under $500 and is really sharp. I love the smooth, circular bokeh and the fact that I can use this lens in tough conditions due to weather sealing and dust-proofin. When you look at what Olympus put into this lens for the money, it’s actually pretty amazing.


Photo by Scott Bourne – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs Creative Commons


It does shoot 1:1 and it has a focus …



By: scottbourne


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