| beejaybee |
| (Marvin) |
| 26/06/2008 07:53 |
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Re: Oly Second or Last?
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1:2 isn't really macro IMO. Suspect it's easier to make a lens that goes to 1:2 rather than 1:1 too?
Yup ... but a four thirds lens working at 1:2 has the same image scale as a full frame lens working at 1:1
One of those cases where the small sensor has a technical advantage.
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Am sure the Oly 50mm is a cracking lens but for macro I think I'd rather have Sigma 105mm in 4/3rds fit.
I think I might have difficulty finding my target object in a macro lens (with very restricted depth of field) at 210mm full-frame equivalent angle of view.
OTOH the longer focal length gets you extra working distance, which is sometimes worthwhile ... yeah, I know you like to stun your subjects by squashing them against the front element of your MP-E
but I certainly find it easier to keep my distance, even when working with flowers, which aren't good at running away.