I got the 75mm. It's one the most amazing m.Zuiko lenses there is. The 75mm is THE choice for concert and/or stage/theater photography. If I had a little over thousand dollar extra to spare, I would also buy the 60mm with the dedicated flash guns for macro work, but I don't have that change - I just bought the 100-400! :)
Easy choice...I have both haha. I love the reach and the shallow depth of field of the 75mm, it's my favourite lens. The macro capabilities of the 60mm are fantastic and so much fun. I love the sharpness of both.
The 60mm f2.8 macro is my favourite lens! I'd like to give it three cheers because it always impresses. I never considered the 75 for macro, the close focussing distance isn't right for that. Portrait photos on the 60mm are excellent. You just have to remember to switch the focal length limiter, otherwise your whole picture is bokeh! 😉
I have both. The 75mm is my favorite portrait lens. I have however used the 60mm much more lately for macro photography in my research work. I agree that they should make a weather sealed 75mm with the same optics. Maybe they also could add faster autofocus and label it a pro lens.
A big advantage of the 60 macro is its capacity to realize focus stacking automatically : such a wonderful function for macro work! For that reason I think this is THE macro lens to own for m43. I'm more in portraits and social photography so only use the more suitable 75mm, but the 60mm is in my wish list for sure... The image quality and the creamy bokeh of the 75 reminds me my beloved 135:2L in a much better size (I still use it on the E-M1 with a Viltrox adapter for téléphoto nevertheless).
f/1.8 75mm is a beautiful lens, super sharp, produces amazing portraits. It's almost like an air-loom piece with how well it's built. But you can achieve close enough results with a 45mm f/1.8. 60mm Macro f/2.8 lens on the other hand is I think a must have for any serious m4/3 owner. So I would purchase the 60mm macro before I get the 75mm 1.8 particularly if you already own the 45mm f/1.8. The weather sealing on the 60mm is also another great thing about that lens. I can't live without a 60mm but I could live without my 75mm even though I absolutely love that lens. But then again I occasionally do need macro (for headphone product shots), so I have a business justification for it. If you never do macro and you don't have a portrait prime lens. Then by all means get the 75mm f/1.8 and make sure you photograph your family with it. That lens will capture every detail like no other lens I used.
@@larryhoffer4732 🤣😂😅 yes. I read it and didn't even notice. I just read it as heirloom and if anyone had asked, I would have thought it was spelled that way in that comment.
Very different lenses indeed. Buying used on eBay has enabled me to get both so I am doubly happy. The 60mm is a little bit challenging to use - I am relatively new to full macro - but I love a challenge. If you want an easier introduction into macro the 30mm f3.5 is also very good, extremely portable and so pairs with the EM5 or EM10 well. Thank you Robin for another clear and informative video.
I have both, the 60 is always in my bag when ‘trekking’ but your video has just stirred me to give the 75 some more exercise as it is everything you say in terms of IQ
You cover this well! Your macro work has always inspired me! So, I own/use the 60mm and rent the 75mm when needed. The 75mm is on my wish list, tho. 2 exquisite Olympus lenses and both work well in their lanes. Good video, Robin! Thx!
If I was a macro shooter, I would own the 60mm f/2.8. It is clearly the best macro lens you can get for M4/3. I do own the 75mm f/1.8 and find it to be ideal for portraits, indoor sports, small theaters, and small club venues. It is long enough, fast enough, and so small that it becomes discrete.
Thanks for the explanations. If you wanted to get very close to a subject with the 75mm, I suppose you could mount one or more extension rings between the lens and the camera, but I wonder how much the image quality would suffer from “forcing” the 75 into a focusing range it wasn’t designed for, compared to the 60?
There’s also the Voigtlander 60mm f/0.95, in native micro4/3 mount. It’s much faster than the 75/1.8, and can focus as close as 1.5 inches, so near macro. Only negatives: it’s quite heavy, and it’s manual focus (not a negative for me personally). Beautiful lens.
Robin (hello, and nice to see you), I have two issues with the 60mm Macro, and that's that people really don't understand what is meant by a "Macro" lens, and an associated problem, that I'm surprised that many people don't realise that Olympus' telephoto lenses, like the 40-150 PRO or the 75mm you discussed here, are often better close-up lenses than a Macro. As you and I know, a Macro lens is a "scientific" lens, whereas what many people are after is a close-up lens. The 40-150 PRO is the lens of choice for many close-up photographers, like myself, because true scientifically accurate Macro lenses bring their own problems. Can you please produce a video to explain the use of Olympus' close focus capabilities vs what is a true Macro lens, and why people would choose one or the other. Unless people work for Police Forensics or are scientists, a Macro lens is probably a poor choice. Anyhow, it's great to see you back full of exuberant enthusiasm, making excellent explanatory videos. Stay safe my friend, Rick
I'm talking about the problem that true Macro lenses force you to be too close to your subject, so the butterfly flies away or you can't get any available light on your subject, whereas the outstanding close-focusing capabilities of Olympus lenses totally remove these problems. Buying a Macro lens is often a poor choice for people who don't need their image to be mathematically correct. Rick
I think proxy photography and macro are 2 different worlds. In my opinion real macro, and much more with 2:1 to 5:1 close-ups, reveals an other universe which we never see ordinary : perceptions are really amazing independantly of any scientific concern.
@@rickbear7249 I'm really not understanding the "macro problem" you speak of and perhaps you could clarify. A macro lens can be used at any distance further away than its min focus distance and will basically act like a regular lens of its focal length, though focus will be slower especially when transitioning from close to far or far to close. Is there something I am missing?
Nice comparison. I own the 75mm and 25mm f1.2. The 75mm is amazing but the AF is a bit slow and not as reliable, after being spoilt by the 25mm. The 75mm is my go to for landscape nowadays, It creates a unique perspective that I have grown to prefer over the more preferred wider lenses.
I have the 60mm, on it I also use the Raynox M250 lens. You can get seriously close to the little critters, of course supplementary lighting is required at this close range. I think the Oly 60mm beats the Canon 100mm f2.8 L Hybrid which I consider to be the best lens Canon put out for DSLR cameras. Good to see your smiling face Brother.
The 75 is the clear winner. The 75 is better and the Sigma 60 is cheaper and jut a sharp as the Olympus 60mm, and the Olympus is lighter & macro. They are all good, the 75 is just a level higher. Great macro shots!
To me, the 60 is more versatile, which is why I chose it to quell my lust for the 75. Although, not as fast, for me, 60mm is a better focal length for portraits, flat enough without having to stand two meters away. You can always get closer but cannot always get further. The only thing the 75 does better is shoot faster than f2.8. Okay, maybe a touch sharper but flattering portraits are usually a touch soft - and I can hardly call the 60 a touch soft. For the price difference pays for a used 45 1.8 or Panasonic equivalent. However, I have an event to photograph at the end of October where I will surely rent a 75. I'll just keep repeating what I said above, hoping not to be convinced to shell out $675 for a used one. 😁
Follow up: I failed. I ended up getting a great deal on a used 75, so I'm now a proud owner of one. It was perfect at the event and kept the noise levels down.
I have the 60mm, and have had since I entered the M43 universe. Not used it much, but I have it for a long time project to digitialise about 120 years of family photos and slides, which is a job I somewhat dread to get cracking on. The 75mm I look at second hand, every once in a while, but so far has steered clear of. :-)
SuchClear and helpful advice, the differences are so well explained…very many thanks Robin,for this ( I have the 60mm macro, bought second hand , but perfect condition by the way)
Thank You Robin. I have just bougth 60 mm macrolens, second hand, just like a New. I am realt happy with this lens. I am very happy with resultat of the macrofoto I take! Perheps it is good even for porträtt. I shal try..Take Care Robin!
Hey robin. To peoples like me who does not have the money for the 60mm Macro for film scanning. Don't go with the 30mm macro. The focal length is too short and give reflection on the negatives. It's manageable on black and white film but not on color film. Prefer to use Old full frame lens like Super Takumar coupled with macro extender and an adapter. I did it and since I got marvelous result on my negatives. Thanks to the Olympus EM1 MK2 which is a beast.
I have the 60mm and use it with my Panasonic G9, the only thing i miss from the 60mm lens, is optical stabilization. It limiting handheld macro work. With OIS, it would be the optimal macro lens.
Nice video Robin. There is another good lens for portraits, which gives us great reach and subject separation. It is Sigma 56mm 1.4. Maybe you should make a video of the Sigmas 1.4 16mm, 30mm and 56mm. They are all very sharp and work great on Olympus. I like the 56mm 1.4, because it limits me a little less in the framing, compared to the quite narrow 75mm 1.8. It is super sharp and renders well. On the other hand, the unique reach of the Olympus 75mm combined with 1.8 suitable for low light conditions is a great piece of engineering. Have a great day.
@@robinwong Of course Robin, I thought the lens is easy to get from Sigma for reviews. It looks like they don’t sell much of those… Anyway, I own the 30mm and the 56mm and I can tell you, stellar sharpness, especially in the middle, and quality of rendering and bokeh. The lenses were done for larger sensors, so on MFT we work with the sweet spot, that helps.
I have thousands of Kodachrome and Velvia slides and B&W negatives from the film time that I have been digitizing with a dedicated film scanner, a Minolta DiMAGE scan multi pro. Now I favor the OM-D EM1 MKII with the 60mm macro for the job. Faster, with fantastic results. For backlight I use a white page on my iPad.
Thanks a lot for this video Robin. Macro photography was the reason for me to change to Olympus MFT system and the 60 mm lens is absolutely perfect to do this. I am surprised about it because I didn't know that it is weather sealed. Beautiful! The 75 mm I did not have, because I'm not a people photographer. But the results you show to us are really great. So now I am thinking about should I look for it, or not...? 🤔 With best regards from Germany to you! Peter
The 75mm 1.8 is the best lens for portrait, period! I had 45 1.2 and i have sigme 56 1.4 and 45 1.8. I destroyed the 75 1.8 but I will definitely buy it again. I will probably buy the 45mm 1.2 again, but the 75mm 1.8 is an absolute a leader. I use 35mm 3.5 for the macro. OMD I'm waiting for a 100mm macro !! In Denmark, the 45mm 1.2 is now 50% of the normal price. It has one advantage over the sigma 56mm 1.4 which is amazing. This is autofocus. More than twice as fast and much more precise. The real biggest advantage of olympus pro lenses is the autofocus. 8mm 1.8, 300mm f4.17mm 1.2 and 45 1.2 are much faster than my old Nikkor 70-200 2 8 and new Sony 70-200 2.8
Both lenses are stellar. But for out and about shooting, the 60mm never makes it into my camera bag for obvious reasons of redundancy. I'd say a worthy comparison would be the 60mm f2.8 Sigma Art Lens for m4/3 which shot such unbelievable photos for me--and when the 75 is stopped down to f2.8 there's almost nothing to choose between them. But when it comes to macro work, that Oly 60mm is outstanding and totally worth the money.
Best lens for weddings especially if the priest insists no flash, also at wide aperture you can have faster shutter speeds and avoid ghosting.The bokeh isolates the subject and allows focussing on the main subject.The lens is compact enough to be the main lens at weddings.
Thanks for the very informative video Robin. The 75mm lens would be great for me to take pictures at live music concerts, indoor or outdoors. But these situations are too seldom for me to buy a expensive lens like this now.
Funny this video shows up in my feed today. This morning, I dropped my 75mm on hard concrete. I will never forget the metallic shattering sound that I heard. My heart is broken.
Great video as usual ! What about the 45mm f1.8 plus a macro adapter like Raynox MR250 as a less expensive solution for both ocasional portraits and macro ?
Seem like similar focal lengths but totally different beasts with different customers in mind... Already have the 60mm and don't use my 45mm enough to warrant a more expensive portrait lens like the 75mm, but if funds weren't a problem I'd get the 75mm just for the aperture... Yummy. Can see the 60mm as an alternative to the 75mm for portraits if you already have it, but the 45mm is such a good value lens and so much cheaper, if you didn't want to fork out for the 75mm that seems a no brainer??? My curiosity has been piqued so going to watch, as love your videos anyway, and also interested in seeing how the 75mm does for macro, as never even considered it for that myself 😊
Hey Robin. Great video thank you. I'm torn between which of these I want to buy next. I'm wondering if you have tried to the 75mm lens with extension tubes for macro work?
I'll receive soon a kit of 3 af extension tubes of 10, 16 and 21mm. I intend to try them with my primes and particularly with this beloved 75mm: it should be great for proxy photography! If I have time I'll post some examples to compare the results...
Extension tubes are ok (I use it with 10+16mm tubes) but they won't get you super close considering the 75mm focal length. If you have a little more budget, do use a dioptric lens: it'll be likely a better choice and won't lose you any light - you can try a Raynox 150 or 250, or a Nisi (I have a B+W +10 and an older Olympus +2).
I don't know about how they match up on paper, and I don't own the 75mm or the 60mm, but I do own the 50mm and the 45mm f/1.8. I definitely prefer the 45mm f/1.8 for portrait shooting, and I use the 35mm macro for macro work, so I may sell the 50mm f/2.
I bought the 60 macro after watching one of your videos. ua-cam.com/video/pc7y28vkb3Y/v-deo.html . It has several settings, and the manual that I downloaded was not clear. I figured out what the standard setting was and turning the control clockwise puts it into macro. There are two settings to the left of standard. The extreme one turning counter-clockwise is spring loaded. In the other video you show the settings at 07:17, but run through them quickly. Having examples of what the settings do would be nice. Like if the object is this far away, this setting works best. I really like he lens. Once I figure it all out I will love it.
Not exactly. From top to bottom: 1:1 - Only meaningful when in manual focus mode (MF). It positions the lens elements at the closest focus point. If you are in auto focus mode (AF), whenever AF kicks in, the lens elements will be repositioned. 0.19-0.4m - restricts AF to be within these distances. AF will not hunt further (ie. 0.40001m - infinity), thus speeding up auto focus 0.19m-infinity - AF is unrestricted and will auto focus from the closest possible to infinity 0.4m-infinity - restricts AF to be within these distances. AF will not hunt closer (ie. 0.19-0.4m), thus speeding up auto focus
Does anyone make a macro extension tube or macro bellows for Micro Four Thirds? All the major camera manufacturers had them in their systems at one time but you don't see them much these days. Extension tubes are literally just tubes with a mount at each end, no lens elements, so very cheap.
There are several tube makers at various price points. Major photo retailers offer some choices. My research: Kenko tubes are precise but a bit expensive. I opted for a brand-x, full auto pair of tubes to pair with Oly primes and spent less than $50us. Yes, you can stack tubes and yes, the 60mm works with tubes, taking you beyond 1:1, and it’s technically challenging with some “wow” results! Have fun!
Yes extension tubes are available. I have a pair by "Viltrox" - 10mm and 16mm giving a total of 26mm. I found them on Amazon. They are made of rigid plastic, have electrical contacts and work fine with my Olympus 45mm f/1.8 I must try them with my 12mm-50mm in its 43mm macro setting.
I got the 75mm. It's one the most amazing m.Zuiko lenses there is. The 75mm is THE choice for concert and/or stage/theater photography.
If I had a little over thousand dollar extra to spare, I would also buy the 60mm with the dedicated flash guns for macro work, but I don't have that change - I just bought the 100-400! :)
Easy choice...I have both haha. I love the reach and the shallow depth of field of the 75mm, it's my favourite lens. The macro capabilities of the 60mm are fantastic and so much fun. I love the sharpness of both.
Same here
me to :-)
Same for me, silver 75 and black 60 like Robin 😁
Yep.. Have both, love both!! Two entirely different lenses.. Seriously, another fun & informative vid.. Thanks Robin....
Me 5! 😊
I have both lenses and they’re both awesome. The 75 is built like a piece of jewelry.
I've the amazing 75mm, the quality is really excellent but i don't agree when you say it is versatile.
Great video by the way 👍
I have both, but since I can not take everything, I often take the 75 only with a 10mm extension ring, great proxy photos.
The 60mm f2.8 macro is my favourite lens! I'd like to give it three cheers because it always impresses.
I never considered the 75 for macro, the close focussing distance isn't right for that. Portrait photos on the 60mm are excellent. You just have to remember to switch the focal length limiter, otherwise your whole picture is bokeh! 😉
I've got the 60 mm Macro, and I love it. It takes outstandings portraits, excellent macros, and it's weather sealed.
I have both. The 75mm is my favorite portrait lens. I have however used the 60mm much more lately for macro photography in my research work. I agree that they should make a weather sealed 75mm with the same optics. Maybe they also could add faster autofocus and label it a pro lens.
A big advantage of the 60 macro is its capacity to realize focus stacking automatically : such a wonderful function for macro work! For that reason I think this is THE macro lens to own for m43.
I'm more in portraits and social photography so only use the more suitable 75mm, but the 60mm is in my wish list for sure... The image quality and the creamy bokeh of the 75 reminds me my beloved 135:2L in a much better size (I still use it on the E-M1 with a Viltrox adapter for téléphoto nevertheless).
f/1.8 75mm is a beautiful lens, super sharp, produces amazing portraits. It's almost like an air-loom piece with how well it's built. But you can achieve close enough results with a 45mm f/1.8. 60mm Macro f/2.8 lens on the other hand is I think a must have for any serious m4/3 owner. So I would purchase the 60mm macro before I get the 75mm 1.8 particularly if you already own the 45mm f/1.8. The weather sealing on the 60mm is also another great thing about that lens. I can't live without a 60mm but I could live without my 75mm even though I absolutely love that lens. But then again I occasionally do need macro (for headphone product shots), so I have a business justification for it. If you never do macro and you don't have a portrait prime lens. Then by all means get the 75mm f/1.8 and make sure you photograph your family with it. That lens will capture every detail like no other lens I used.
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@@larryhoffer4732 🤣😂😅 yes. I read it and didn't even notice. I just read it as heirloom and if anyone had asked, I would have thought it was spelled that way in that comment.
I have been curious about how much weather sealing protects the lenses /cameras and I love how you just showed it here!
Very different lenses indeed. Buying used on eBay has enabled me to get both so I am doubly happy. The 60mm is a little bit challenging to use - I am relatively new to full macro - but I love a challenge. If you want an easier introduction into macro the 30mm f3.5 is also very good, extremely portable and so pairs with the EM5 or EM10 well. Thank you Robin for another clear and informative video.
Always wanted to have 75mm F1.8 in my lens collection.
I have both, the 60 is always in my bag when ‘trekking’ but your video has just stirred me to give the 75 some more exercise as it is everything you say in terms of IQ
You cover this well! Your macro work has always inspired me! So, I own/use the 60mm and rent the 75mm when needed. The 75mm is on my wish list, tho. 2 exquisite Olympus lenses and both work well in their lanes. Good video, Robin! Thx!
If I was a macro shooter, I would own the 60mm f/2.8. It is clearly the best macro lens you can get for M4/3. I do own the 75mm f/1.8 and find it to be ideal for portraits, indoor sports, small theaters, and small club venues. It is long enough, fast enough, and so small that it becomes discrete.
Thanks for the explanations. If you wanted to get very close to a subject with the 75mm, I suppose you could mount one or more extension rings between the lens and the camera, but I wonder how much the image quality would suffer from “forcing” the 75 into a focusing range it wasn’t designed for, compared to the 60?
There’s also the Voigtlander 60mm f/0.95, in native micro4/3 mount. It’s much faster than the 75/1.8, and can focus as close as 1.5 inches, so near macro.
Only negatives: it’s quite heavy, and it’s manual focus (not a negative for me personally). Beautiful lens.
What about 75mm/f1.8 VS 45mm/f1.2? Which produces better picture for portraits?
Robin (hello, and nice to see you),
I have two issues with the 60mm Macro, and that's that people really don't understand what is meant by a "Macro" lens, and an associated problem, that I'm surprised that many people don't realise that Olympus' telephoto lenses, like the 40-150 PRO or the 75mm you discussed here, are often better close-up lenses than a Macro.
As you and I know, a Macro lens is a "scientific" lens, whereas what many people are after is a close-up lens. The 40-150 PRO is the lens of choice for many close-up photographers, like myself, because true scientifically accurate Macro lenses bring their own problems.
Can you please produce a video to explain the use of Olympus' close focus capabilities vs what is a true Macro lens, and why people would choose one or the other.
Unless people work for Police Forensics or are scientists, a Macro lens is probably a poor choice.
Anyhow, it's great to see you back full of exuberant enthusiasm, making excellent explanatory videos.
Stay safe my friend,
Rick
I'm talking about the problem that true Macro lenses force you to be too close to your subject, so the butterfly flies away or you can't get any available light on your subject, whereas the outstanding close-focusing capabilities of Olympus lenses totally remove these problems.
Buying a Macro lens is often a poor choice for people who don't need their image to be mathematically correct.
Rick
I'm really impressed with the 40-150 PRO for close-up work. I seldom need more magnification.
I think proxy photography and macro are 2 different worlds. In my opinion real macro, and much more with 2:1 to 5:1 close-ups, reveals an other universe which we never see ordinary : perceptions are really amazing independantly of any scientific concern.
@@rickbear7249 I'm really not understanding the "macro problem" you speak of and perhaps you could clarify. A macro lens can be used at any distance further away than its min focus distance and will basically act like a regular lens of its focal length, though focus will be slower especially when transitioning from close to far or far to close. Is there something I am missing?
Nice comparison. I own the 75mm and 25mm f1.2. The 75mm is amazing but the AF is a bit slow and not as reliable, after being spoilt by the 25mm. The 75mm is my go to for landscape nowadays, It creates a unique perspective that I have grown to prefer over the more preferred wider lenses.
I just picked up the 75mm f1.8. i gotta give the 60mm macro a try. i like to get up to my still subjects.
I have the 60mm, on it I also use the Raynox M250 lens. You can get seriously close to the little critters, of course supplementary lighting is required at this close range. I think the Oly 60mm beats the Canon 100mm f2.8 L Hybrid which I consider to be the best lens Canon put out for DSLR cameras. Good to see your smiling face Brother.
I have both and agree that they are different animals entirely.
Agree.
Thank you, Robin. I own both of these for exactly the reasons that you explain. Each is wonderful for specific use cases. 😊
I use both lenses and I could not choose only one lens. Nevertheless I use the 40-150 pro more often now as it is more versatile.
The 75 is the clear winner. The 75 is better and the Sigma 60 is cheaper and jut a sharp as the Olympus 60mm, and the Olympus is lighter & macro. They are all good, the 75 is just a level higher. Great macro shots!
I too have both, lovely macro with the 60mm, haven't had much chance to use the 75 so far but it feels like a quality product.
To me, the 60 is more versatile, which is why I chose it to quell my lust for the 75. Although, not as fast, for me, 60mm is a better focal length for portraits, flat enough without having to stand two meters away. You can always get closer but cannot always get further. The only thing the 75 does better is shoot faster than f2.8. Okay, maybe a touch sharper but flattering portraits are usually a touch soft - and I can hardly call the 60 a touch soft. For the price difference pays for a used 45 1.8 or Panasonic equivalent.
However, I have an event to photograph at the end of October where I will surely rent a 75. I'll just keep repeating what I said above, hoping not to be convinced to shell out $675 for a used one. 😁
Follow up: I failed. I ended up getting a great deal on a used 75, so I'm now a proud owner of one. It was perfect at the event and kept the noise levels down.
I have the 60mm, and have had since I entered the M43 universe. Not used it much, but I have it for a long time project to digitialise about 120 years of family photos and slides, which is a job I somewhat dread to get cracking on. The 75mm I look at second hand, every once in a while, but so far has steered clear of. :-)
SuchClear and helpful advice, the differences are so well explained…very many thanks Robin,for this ( I have the 60mm macro, bought second hand , but perfect condition by the way)
Thank You Robin. I have just bougth 60 mm macrolens, second hand, just like a New. I am realt happy with this lens. I am very happy with resultat of the macrofoto I take! Perheps it is good even for porträtt. I shal try..Take Care Robin!
Hey robin.
To peoples like me who does not have the money for the 60mm Macro for film scanning. Don't go with the 30mm macro.
The focal length is too short and give reflection on the negatives. It's manageable on black and white film but not on color film.
Prefer to use Old full frame lens like Super Takumar coupled with macro extender and an adapter.
I did it and since I got marvelous result on my negatives. Thanks to the Olympus EM1 MK2 which is a beast.
I have the 60mm and use it with my Panasonic G9, the only thing i miss from the 60mm lens, is optical stabilization. It limiting handheld macro work. With OIS, it would be the optimal macro lens.
It depends of what you are shooting. Love both.
You're looking healthy, fit and sounding great! Awesome, Robin!
Nice video Robin. There is another good lens for portraits, which gives us great reach and subject separation. It is Sigma 56mm 1.4. Maybe you should make a video of the Sigmas 1.4 16mm, 30mm and 56mm. They are all very sharp and work great on Olympus. I like the 56mm 1.4, because it limits me a little less in the framing, compared to the quite narrow 75mm 1.8. It is super sharp and renders well. On the other hand, the unique reach of the Olympus 75mm combined with 1.8 suitable for low light conditions is a great piece of engineering. Have a great day.
I contacted Sigma Malaysia. They no longer have any of those lenses in their local office here. And I sure don't grow money on trees.
@@robinwong Of course Robin, I thought the lens is easy to get from Sigma for reviews. It looks like they don’t sell much of those… Anyway, I own the 30mm and the 56mm and I can tell you, stellar sharpness, especially in the middle, and quality of rendering and bokeh. The lenses were done for larger sensors, so on MFT we work with the sweet spot, that helps.
I have thousands of Kodachrome and Velvia slides and B&W negatives from the film time that I have been digitizing with a dedicated film scanner, a Minolta DiMAGE scan multi pro. Now I favor the OM-D EM1 MKII with the 60mm macro for the job. Faster, with fantastic results. For backlight I use a white page on my iPad.
I have already purchase the 60mm Lens a few Months ago. I love it, now am looking to get something just as light weight as that....
Thanks a lot for this video Robin. Macro photography was the reason for me to change to Olympus MFT system and the 60 mm lens is absolutely perfect to do this. I am surprised about it because I didn't know that it is weather sealed. Beautiful!
The 75 mm I did not have, because I'm not a people photographer. But the results you show to us are really great. So now I am thinking about should I look for it, or not...? 🤔
With best regards from Germany to you! Peter
If you can borrow a 75mm f/1.8, you will probably be hooked!
The 75mm 1.8 is the best lens for portrait, period! I had 45 1.2 and i have sigme 56 1.4 and 45 1.8. I destroyed the 75 1.8 but I will definitely buy it again. I will probably buy the 45mm 1.2 again, but the 75mm 1.8 is an absolute a leader. I use 35mm 3.5 for the macro. OMD I'm waiting for a 100mm macro !!
In Denmark, the 45mm 1.2 is now 50% of the normal price. It has one advantage over the sigma 56mm 1.4 which is amazing. This is autofocus. More than twice as fast and much more precise. The real biggest advantage of olympus pro lenses is the autofocus. 8mm 1.8, 300mm f4.17mm 1.2 and 45 1.2 are much faster than my old Nikkor 70-200 2 8 and new Sony 70-200 2.8
Great passionate review from a great Olympus ambassador- well done!
Both lenses are stellar. But for out and about shooting, the 60mm never makes it into my camera bag for obvious reasons of redundancy. I'd say a worthy comparison would be the 60mm f2.8 Sigma Art Lens for m4/3 which shot such unbelievable photos for me--and when the 75 is stopped down to f2.8 there's almost nothing to choose between them. But when it comes to macro work, that Oly 60mm is outstanding and totally worth the money.
Best lens for weddings especially if the priest insists no flash, also at wide aperture you can have faster shutter speeds and avoid ghosting.The bokeh isolates the subject and allows focussing on the main subject.The lens is compact enough to be the main lens at weddings.
Thanks for the very informative video Robin. The 75mm lens would be great for me to take pictures at live music concerts, indoor or outdoors. But these situations are too seldom for me to buy a expensive lens like this now.
Would like to see a video using the 75 for concert photography
Great Video Comparison Robin! Thank You!
Thank you, Robin. Cleared up another confusion for me and I am so greatful.
Thx Robin! Interesting film as usual.
Funny this video shows up in my feed today. This morning, I dropped my 75mm on hard concrete. I will never forget the metallic shattering sound that I heard. My heart is broken.
Broken?
the Olympus 60mm Macro looks amazing .... will have to look for one ... love doing macro
Great Up-link Robin
They also make a 30mm macro. Can I suggest a comparison video between the 30mm and 60mm Robin?
Hello Robin,
Is the best macro lens for photographing mushrooms in the forest? Or can the 12-40 Pro lens do the job?
Can I put the 60mm f2.8 lens on my ef DSLR camera? I have a Canon 1500d
Great video as usual ! What about the 45mm f1.8 plus a macro adapter like Raynox MR250 as a less expensive solution for both ocasional portraits and macro ?
Seem like similar focal lengths but totally different beasts with different customers in mind... Already have the 60mm and don't use my 45mm enough to warrant a more expensive portrait lens like the 75mm, but if funds weren't a problem I'd get the 75mm just for the aperture... Yummy.
Can see the 60mm as an alternative to the 75mm for portraits if you already have it, but the 45mm is such a good value lens and so much cheaper, if you didn't want to fork out for the 75mm that seems a no brainer???
My curiosity has been piqued so going to watch, as love your videos anyway, and also interested in seeing how the 75mm does for macro, as never even considered it for that myself 😊
Hi Robin thanks for your videos for the 4/3 world. I have a quick question, Had you used the Macro Converter MCON-P02? it's worth it? Thanks
Great photos, BTW.
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Thank you so much, you are very kind!
Hey Robin. Great video thank you. I'm torn between which of these I want to buy next. I'm wondering if you have tried to the 75mm lens with extension tubes for macro work?
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Can you please compare 75mm Vs 25mm f1.8 lenses?
I’d love to know how the 75mm would go with extension tubes for macro?
I have used it with a 10mm extension tube and find it works well.
I'll receive soon a kit of 3 af extension tubes of 10, 16 and 21mm. I intend to try them with my primes and particularly with this beloved 75mm: it should be great for proxy photography! If I have time I'll post some examples to compare the results...
Extension tubes are ok (I use it with 10+16mm tubes) but they won't get you super close considering the 75mm focal length. If you have a little more budget, do use a dioptric lens: it'll be likely a better choice and won't lose you any light - you can try a Raynox 150 or 250, or a Nisi (I have a B+W +10 and an older Olympus +2).
I would love to see a comparison between Oly 75mm and Helios 58mm
who focus faster 45 or 75?
75mm, the best portrait lens I have ever had.
what can you tell about cheaper 160$ only 7artisans 60mm F2.8 Mark II V2 macro lens ?
No Autofocus, no go for Robin.
Can either of these match the original Zuiko 4/3 ED 50mm f2 ?
I don't know about how they match up on paper, and I don't own the 75mm or the 60mm, but I do own the 50mm and the 45mm f/1.8. I definitely prefer the 45mm f/1.8 for portrait shooting, and I use the 35mm macro for macro work, so I may sell the 50mm f/2.
I bought the 60 macro after watching one of your videos. ua-cam.com/video/pc7y28vkb3Y/v-deo.html . It has several settings, and the manual that I downloaded was not clear.
I figured out what the standard setting was and turning the control clockwise puts it into macro. There are two settings to the left of standard. The extreme one turning counter-clockwise is spring loaded. In the other video you show the settings at 07:17, but run through them quickly. Having examples of what the settings do would be nice. Like if the object is this far away, this setting works best. I really like he lens. Once I figure it all out I will love it.
Not exactly. From top to bottom:
1:1 - Only meaningful when in manual focus mode (MF). It positions the lens elements at the closest focus point. If you are in auto focus mode (AF), whenever AF kicks in, the lens elements will be repositioned.
0.19-0.4m - restricts AF to be within these distances. AF will not hunt further (ie. 0.40001m - infinity), thus speeding up auto focus
0.19m-infinity - AF is unrestricted and will auto focus from the closest possible to infinity
0.4m-infinity - restricts AF to be within these distances. AF will not hunt closer (ie. 0.19-0.4m), thus speeding up auto focus
I got both and I am quite happy with both of them.
Does anyone make a macro extension tube or macro bellows for Micro Four Thirds? All the major camera manufacturers had them in their systems at one time but you don't see them much these days. Extension tubes are literally just tubes with a mount at each end, no lens elements, so very cheap.
Yes, I got some from eBay that have full electronic coupling and they are great with eg the 30mm f3.5. good price too.
There are several tube makers at various price points. Major photo retailers offer some choices. My research: Kenko tubes are precise but a bit expensive. I opted for a brand-x, full auto pair of tubes to pair with Oly primes and spent less than $50us. Yes, you can stack tubes and yes, the 60mm works with tubes, taking you beyond 1:1, and it’s technically challenging with some “wow” results! Have fun!
Yes extension tubes are available. I have a pair by "Viltrox" - 10mm and 16mm giving a total of 26mm. I found them on Amazon. They are made of rigid plastic, have electrical contacts and work fine with my Olympus 45mm f/1.8 I must try them with my 12mm-50mm in its 43mm macro setting.
Thank you.
You can't compare the 75 to a macro lens without using macro rings
Thank you :). I want BOTH :DDD Now I have 60 mm.
Love your vids, but the "bye bye" always creeps me out... 😀