Performance

The Olympus 60mm f/2.8 performed very well in our tests. AF was fast, quiet, and smooth. Since this is a macro lens, it has a very wide focus range. Hence it would be a good idea to use the focus limiter switch to fix the ideal focussing range for faster AF. The lens controlled darkening of corners very well. We did not observe any significant darkening even at f/2.8, which is very good. The lens did not produce any perceptible distortion. The 60mm Macro reproduced sharp images. Images were tack sharp from the centre to the peripheries. For the sharpest images, it would be better to use the lens from f/4 to 8. Sweet spot for our test piece was found to be f/8. We would advise you stay away from f/16 to 22 since diffraction affects the sharpness much in this aperture range (in fact, this is normal for any lens). We observed prominent flare along with chromatic aberration at wide-open aperture in strong against-the-light shots when the lens was pushed to its limits. The 60mm Macro proved its worth in everyday shots and Macro images in real-time situations. Shall we say we were impressed?

Value for Money

The Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro retails at an MRP of Rs.35,990. At this price,

the lens is excellent value for money. Design and Build Quality Key Features Ergonomics Performance Autofocus Sharpness Distortion Control Aberrations Darkening of Corners Extra Features Sub-Total Value for Money