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Testseek.com have collected 27 expert reviews of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 60mm f/2.8 ED Macro and the average rating is 66%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 60mm f/2.8 ED Macro.
 
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The editors liked

  • The image quality from this lens is outstanding
  • Whether used as a close-up or as a medium telephoto. Focus is fast and accurate. Macro quality is brilliant.
  • Whether used as a closeup or as a medium telephoto. Focus is fast and accurate. Macro quality is brilliant.

The editors didn't like

  • The manual focus is ''by wire''
  • So there is no resistance when turning the focus ring and there are no close and distant stops it just keeps going around and around
  • And it takes a lot of turns to change the focus over a small distance. This can be annoy
  • The manual focus is “by wire” so there is no resistance when turning the focus ring and there are no close and distant stops – it just keeps going around and around
  • And it takes a lot of turns to change the focus over a small distance. This can be annoyi

 

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  Published: 2012-12-06, review by: brisbanetimes.com.au

  • The image quality from this lens is outstanding, whether used as a close-up or as a medium telephoto. Focus is fast and accurate. Macro quality is brilliant.
  • The manual focus is ''by wire'', so there is no resistance when turning the focus ring and there are no close and distant stops it just keeps going around and around, and it takes a lot of turns to change the focus over a small distance. This can be annoy
  • We tested this lens on two Olympus cameras - the E-PL5, which we were also reviewing, and the OMD E-M5. We used it for extreme close-up and for some surreptitious street snapping, and it performed brilliantly in all situations. Olympus promises the autofo...

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  Published: 2012-12-06, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au

  • The image quality from this lens is outstanding, whether used as a closeup or as a medium telephoto. Focus is fast and accurate. Macro quality is brilliant.
  • The manual focus is “by wire” so there is no resistance when turning the focus ring and there are no close and distant stops – it just keeps going around and around, and it takes a lot of turns to change the focus over a small distance. This can be annoyi

 
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  Published: 2012-12-05, review by: smh.com.au

  • Abstract:  DateDecember 6, 2012 Read later This 60mm macro lens for micro four-thirds cameras (either Olympus or Panasonic) is a 13-element optic that is optimised for close-up work and also performs as a medium-telephoto prime. The film equivalent focal...

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  Published: 2012-11-10, review by: gadgetguy.com.au

  • Abstract:  Owners of Micro Four-Thirds systems don’t have many dedicated options when it comes to taking pictures of things up uber close, but Olympus may have something for those individuals, in the shape of a 60mm macro lens. Made from plastic, the 60mm f/2.8 ...

 
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  Published: 2012-10-11, review by: photoreview.com.au

  • Abstract:  Side view of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens without the optional lens hood. (Source: Olympus.)This lens can be used for a wide variety of subjects from macro to portraits and even landscapes. Built with dust- and splash-resistance and relian...

 
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  Published: 2022-06-16, Author: Matthew , review by: digitalcameraworld.com

  • Abstract:  Small but mighty, the Olympus M.ZUIKO ED 60mm f/2.8 MACRO is like using a 120mm lens on a full-frame camera, but it's comparatively tiny. The Micro Four Thirds system is sometimes criticized for its relatively small image sensor. However, there are swings...

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  Published: 2019-07-10, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  Whether you're new to the Micro Four Thirds system or a seasoned veteran, there are plenty of lenses available for you.In this guide we've outlined several use cases and made recommendations for the best overall lens for that purpose, along with two other...

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  Published: 2016-01-13, Author: Matthew , review by: digitalcameraworld.com

  • Abstract:  We put eight game-changing fast prime lenses for mirrorless cameras through their paces to see if they're worth the money.The Contenders 1 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R, £900 / $1,000 2 Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2, £650 / $720 3 Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm 1:1...

 
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  Published: 2014-06-16, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  We've analyzed the image quality of 33 lens models, around 70% of the current range using the native MFT mount, on the new Olympus OM-D EM-10. Read on to find out which of those lenses perform best and which, if any, you should try and avoid when paired w...

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  Published: 2014-04-30, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  Following the lens recommendations for Lumix DMC-GX7 we've now analyzed the image quality of Panasonic's diminutive GM1 with over 33 lenses to assess the imaging characteristics specifically with the new camera. Read on to find out which of those models y...

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