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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro MFT Review

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro

Main Features

  • 60mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 186g / 0.41 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 56mm x 82mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.19m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Overview


Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with MFT cameras.

What type of photography is the Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroVery Good

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Reasons to Buy Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.19m / 7.5 inch
Light weight at only 186g / 6.6 oz
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CONs
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 56mm and total length of 82mm. It weighs 186g / 6.6 oz.

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro:

  • 46mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 46mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 46mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro has a fixed focal length of 60mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 120mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.



Weather Sealings

The Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Optical Image Stabilization

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • OM System 90mm F3.5 Macro: 2x - (Compare)
  • Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro: 1.25x - (Compare)
  • Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro: 1x - (Compare)

Aperture

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups .

Lens Hood

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is LH-49.

Body Colour

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
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Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Olympus
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds
Focal Range 60mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.19m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 186g
Diameter 56mm
Length 82mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code LH-49
Tripod Collar No
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