Which lens is better for macro on an Olympus E-1: 28mm f/3.5 or 50mm f/3.5 Macro?
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I have an older Olympus E-1 and I’m choosing between these two Olympus lenses for close-up/macro shooting:
- Olympus 28mm f/3.5
- Olympus 50mm f/3.5 Macro
Which one would work better for macro on the E-1?
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Lens 2. Its a pseudo macro lens. 1/2 magnification. (true macro is 1/1). And the focal length of it is typical for macro work. (90-105mm FF eq.). The 28mm even with macro extender wouldnt give much of a macro creamy bokeh look.
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The Olympus 50mm f/3.5 Macro is the better choice for macro on the E-1.
Why:
- It is specifically a macro lens.
- It offers about 1:2 magnification, which is much closer than a standard 28mm lens.
- On the Four Thirds E-1, a 50mm lens gives a field of view similar to about 100mm on full frame, which is a very useful macro focal length.
- It should give a more typical macro look, including better subject isolation than the 28mm.
The 28mm f/3.5 is not the better option for dedicated macro work. Even with accessories, a wider lens like that generally won’t give the same working distance or classic macro rendering.
So if your goal is close-up or macro photography, go with the 50mm f/3.5 Macro.
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