The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro ($499.99 direct) is a weather-sealed lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras that produces the field of view equivalent to a 120mm optic in full-frame photography. It can focus on objects as close as 7.4 inches, which allows for true 1:1 macro magnification.

Expensive; Soft edges at f/2.8

When Olympus introduced its M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens at Photokina 2012 it filled a gap in the Micro Four Thirds system lens line-up and will be welcomed by photographers who shoot close-ups.

I like taking close-up photos, not necessarily true macro (1:1) that often, but close enough that a macro lens is about all that is going to work within that distance. I've had the PanaLeica macro since it came out and while I've enjoyed using it, I prefer this one significantly enough that I've...

Handling and features This telephoto macro lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras from Olympus provides an angle of view equivalent to a 120mm lens used on a 35mm camera, has a silent MSC focusing motor and produces life size magnification at its closest focus distance.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens for Micro Four Thirds

Extremely good optical performance for the price; Excellent build quality; Lightweight; Compact; Sealed against dust and moisture

No hood supplied as standard; Optional sliding hood is expensive

I have been gradually trading in some of my heavy Canon gear to pay for the more compact Olympus OMD system. I used WEX's excellent hassle free trade-in scheme. Which I can recommend. The first additional lens purchased is the 60mm f2.8 macro lens, which is stunning!

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

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Owners of Micro Four-Thirds systems don't have many dedicated options when it comes to taking pictures of things up uber close, but Olympus may have something for those individuals, in the shape of a 60mm macro lens.

This 60mm macro lens for micro four thirds cameras (either Olympus or Panasonic) is a 13 element optic that is optimised for close-up work and also performs as a medium telephoto prime. The film equivalent focal length it 120mm, making it ideal for portraiture and inconspicuous street photography.

This review considers two things: the results obtained with this lens, and the overall quality of the product. In what regards the results, I am very happy, very close focus and high magnification, good color rendition, very sharp, can also be used as regular (not macro) lens with good results.

I have used this for a week and can't take it off the camera. It has lovely bokeh. Tested it with my Sony 90mm macro and like the bokeh on this one better. The Sony is a tad sharper but you would never. know it after post editing. This is my go to close-up lens for sure