Product Description: Ultra lightweight macro lens of 165g. The focal length is equivalent to 70mm on a 35mm camera and it has a very good cost performance. You do not need any extensions to get 1:1 (life-size) magnification (equivalent to 2x on a 35mm camera). You can bring this compact lens everywhere, and enjoy taking close-up pictures in your daily scenes, such as, flowers and insects. It is also useful as a standard lens for landscape, snap shots and portrait photography.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Sharp, Amazing Bokeh, Slow to focus!
For being an f/2 lens, I was really shocked at the length of time it took to focus. When it does lock on the images are sharp and bright, but beware if you are shooting anything "live" you may miss it!
Rating: - Macro wonder in a small package
This lens is fixed on my camera. The results are amazing. Recommend this as one of the first upgrades for macro shooting if budget does not allow the higher priced options.
Rating: - A marvelous macro lens!
I bought this lens for my Olympus E500. I've been more than pleased (see uploaded photo "Morning Kiss II") I uploaded the same photo to Olympus web site for their monthly gallery. I was surprised when Oly ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing quality
I love this lens so much. It is attached to my E 510 more than 50% of the time now. Very sharp and clear lens. Note that focussing distance is low. So to get that extremely close up macros, you need to get ... Read More
Rating: - Great, just great
hello,
I've never seen a good lens for a price like this.
the photos are crisp, very sharp, and nice colours.
This is an essential in your olympus collection!!
- Sharp, Amazing Bokeh, Slow to focus!
- Macro wonder in a small package