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Jun 14, 2018 20:27:49   #
Genessi Loc: SoCal
 
What the hell! I just ordered it. Get it tomorrow. Hope it works well with my G9
jburlinson wrote:
Yes, love -- that's the right word. When it went on my OMD EM5, it stayed on for several months. My zooms got lonely just sitting idle in the bag,. Even using the non-macro feature gives you a great portrait, general purpose lens. You need to play with the focus limiter switch to make sure you're getting the most out of the lens and there's not a lot of instructional help for it. Some of the videos on youtube are pretty useless, since the presenter doesn't seem to know how to use it. Here's one of the first pics I took with it:
Yes, love -- that's the right word. When it went ... (show quote)

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Jun 14, 2018 21:49:53   #
tdekany Loc: Oregon
 
Genessi wrote:
What the hell! I just ordered it. Get it tomorrow. Hope it works well with my G9


Of course it will. Enjoy it!

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Jun 14, 2018 21:51:03   #
tdekany Loc: Oregon
 
Genessi wrote:
Thats sharp!



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Jun 14, 2018 22:10:47   #
pianonut
 
I bought this lens rebuilt from Olympus for use on my OM M5 (mark I). I find its multiple focus ranges awkward but well worth the sharpness it seems to provide. I use it now on a LUMIX G5 and a LUMIX GX7 (my current favorite body) as well and love it indeed. On the M5 it has the advantage of being a "sealed" lens on a "sealed" body so that combination is perfect for a beach trip. I use the combination frequently on drizzly days (common in western Michigan) and have had no problems. On the GX7 I use manual focus usually with focus peaking.

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Jun 15, 2018 10:44:06   #
Genessi Loc: SoCal
 
So much for me to learn!Thanks
pianonut wrote:
I bought this lens rebuilt from Olympus for use on my OM M5 (mark I). I find its multiple focus ranges awkward but well worth the sharpness it seems to provide. I use it now on a LUMIX G5 and a LUMIX GX7 (my current favorite body) as well and love it indeed. On the M5 it has the advantage of being a "sealed" lens on a "sealed" body so that combination is perfect for a beach trip. I use the combination frequently on drizzly days (common in western Michigan) and have had no problems. On the GX7 I use manual focus usually with focus peaking.
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Jun 15, 2018 10:47:49   #
Genessi Loc: SoCal
 
I own the 12-60 and now having the 60macro wonder if i should exchange for another sm zoom in a panasonic brand.
aphelps wrote:
I use this lens as a closeup, macro and medium tele with its 3 focus ranges. It works with my Em-1 flawlessly for focus stacking in camera. It is a smaller diameter lens but is sharp and bright at 2.0. It is second most used lens behind the 14-40 PRO. I highly recommend it.
Alan

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Jun 16, 2018 11:09:18   #
CaptainPhoto
 
Genessi wrote:
Looking to purchase this macro lens. Anyone own it? Do you love it!


I have the Olympus E-M1-II and was looking at different lenses when I bought the camera. I shoot macro and other things. My photo dealer at Hunts Photo recommended the Panasonic Leica 45mm lens. F/2.8. A much better lens. Check out the specs of both and see what you think. The Panasonic cost more, but then better does cost more.
The only draw back with the Panasonic is that I can't do the normal Focus Stacking because the Olympus only supports that with a Olympus lens. But I can still do focus stacking another way.

Other people that do macro in our photo club that went to the Olympus camera went with the Panasonic lens.

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Jun 16, 2018 13:14:56   #
Genessi Loc: SoCal
 
I did opposite! I purchased the OLYMPUS MACRO 60 FOR MY PANASONIC G9
CaptainPhoto wrote:
I have the Olympus E-M1-II and was looking at different lenses when I bought the camera. I shoot macro and other things. My photo dealer at Hunts Photo recommended the Panasonic Leica 45mm lens. F/2.8. A much better lens. Check out the specs of both and see what you think. The Panasonic cost more, but then better does cost more.
The only draw back with the Panasonic is that I can't do the normal Focus Stacking because the Olympus only supports that with a Olympus lens. But I can still do focus stacking another way.

Other people that do macro in our photo club that went to the Olympus camera went with the Panasonic lens.
I have the Olympus E-M1-II and was looking at diff... (show quote)

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Jun 19, 2018 13:02:23   #
Genessi Loc: SoCal
 
This Olympus is sooo small. What a difference from my Canon 100macro. I went with the 60Oly, instead of the Pany 45 because wanted more reach. What can't I not take advantage of using an Olympus lens on my Panasonic instead of the pany
CaptainPhoto wrote:
I have the Olympus E-M1-II and was looking at different lenses when I bought the camera. I shoot macro and other things. My photo dealer at Hunts Photo recommended the Panasonic Leica 45mm lens. F/2.8. A much better lens. Check out the specs of both and see what you think. The Panasonic cost more, but then better does cost more.
The only draw back with the Panasonic is that I can't do the normal Focus Stacking because the Olympus only supports that with a Olympus lens. But I can still do focus stacking another way.

Other people that do macro in our photo club that went to the Olympus camera went with the Panasonic lens.
I have the Olympus E-M1-II and was looking at diff... (show quote)

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