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

£399/$499

You’ll be seeing double Lens mount Mi c ro Four Thirds

The Micro Four Thirds system is sometimes criticised for its relatively small image sensor. However, the crop factor not only boosts telephoto reach but gives you double the effective magnification of a full-frame camera. As such, this Olympus lens gives you an effective 2.0x maximum magnification.

The lens is beautifully engineered and features a set of weather seals. Although the comparatively short 60mm focal length knocks about 10cm off the minimum focus distance, the macro working distance from the front of the lens to the subject only shrinks from about 14cm to 10cm, compared with most 90-105mm macro optics.

Performance

High-precision manual focusing is enabled by the electronically coupled focus ring. Image quality is very good in all respects.