Olympus M4/3 lenses
Mar 23, 2021 14:15:26 #
DHenard
Loc: Northeast Tennessee
I have both of these lens. It would be hard to choose between them. The 75 to 300 is a good birding and wildlife lens which is what I mostly use it for. The 60mm is an awesome lens as well. It has a 2.8 apature and weather sealed. On the newer cameras, you can also do in camera bracketing with the 60 but not the 75 to 300. You have the 14 to 150 which is what generally stays on my camera as well. Unless you need the reach, I would go with 60mm.
Mar 23, 2021 14:28:08 #
JohnR wrote:
I have a choice of two lenses to buy for my Olympu... (show quote)
Don’t buy a lens just to buy a lens. Buy a lens to fill a need that the lenses you already have can’t fill.
Mar 23, 2021 17:06:27 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
I have both and use the 75-300 perhaps 3 X as many times as the 60mm f2.8
Mar 23, 2021 18:02:00 #
gbushaw
Loc: Washington State
I have the 75-300. I use it rarely, but when I do, nothing else I own would do the job. It's a nice lens. I don't have the by 60mm macro, but if shooting flowers and other closeups, I'd choose it in a minute. I realize that I haven't answered your question. I think it depends too much on your own style and shooting priorities. Do you need more reach or better close-up performance?
Mar 23, 2021 21:17:00 #
JohnR wrote:
I have a choice of two lenses to buy for my Olympu... (show quote)
I'd recommend the 75-300mm for the Moon shots as well as occasional animal/bird images. As for your macro needs, you can get pretty close with that 14-42mm kit lens, which is pretty decent lens on it's own. BUT!, to expand its capability you can obtain a macro attachment from Olympus, that will fit that lens, for about $70. It really works.., I have one and used it on my E-PL5. Check out the site below, and maybe I've saved you some money.
https://www.getolympus.com/us/en/accessories/lenses/macro-converter-mcon-p02.html
Mar 24, 2021 01:07:50 #
The 75 to 300mm zoom definitely. I own this lens and can vouch for its quality. If you want a macro lens, the 30mm f3.5 is smaller, lighter, more compact, and a better value.
Mar 24, 2021 04:15:07 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
JohnR wrote:
I have a choice of two lenses to buy for my Olympu... (show quote)
The 60 f2.8 is a good macro lens, but the 75-300 will offer you more use especially with the subjects you have mentioned. There are extension tubes for getting closer at this time. The new 100 f2 (?) Pro IS lens will be coming out either later this year or next. While it will be expensive, the IS will be worth it.
Mar 24, 2021 14:01:56 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
The 60 mm macro is outstanding. If you take macro pictures you might wonder how you got along without ti.
Mar 25, 2021 18:33:58 #
BadPhoto
Loc: Maryland
JohnR wrote:
I have a choice of two lenses to buy for my Olympu... (show quote)
Based upon what you shoot, you don't need a macro lens. But you do need a telephoto lens.
Mar 28, 2021 23:22:53 #
Its a tough choice! The zoom lens extends the capabilities you already have, while the macro opens new areas while also being of is of some use as a portrait and general walking around purpose lens. That 60mm is one of the sharpest lenses out there, btw.
The macro will take you into new directions and provide a unique perspective on things. If new directions attracts you, then your choice is clear.
If you think you have more to do with a zoom lens, but have been frustrated by the reach of your existing lens, then your choice is clear.
If both of these perspectives apply, well... actually there are fully manual macros that are also quite good, and cost a lot less than the 60mm. But they are fully manual.
The macro will take you into new directions and provide a unique perspective on things. If new directions attracts you, then your choice is clear.
If you think you have more to do with a zoom lens, but have been frustrated by the reach of your existing lens, then your choice is clear.
If both of these perspectives apply, well... actually there are fully manual macros that are also quite good, and cost a lot less than the 60mm. But they are fully manual.
Mar 29, 2021 16:53:35 #
rb61
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
JohnR wrote:
I have a choice of two lenses to buy for my Olympu... (show quote)
I find that I use the the 75-300ii all the time. Do some review reading. The general consensus is that the lens can be somewhat soft at the 300mm range. Many users feel that some of the issue is user error. Others limit the lens to approximately 250mm.
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