Don't try to compare 50 macro with normal 50mm Zuikos, I have tried 50/1.8
MC, 50/1.4 SC/MC, 50/1.2 and 55/1.2. Even at around 1:15 they looks soft at
F4 (I have not tried other apertures) while the 50/3.5 is super sharp at
f3.5! Again, when there is no comparison, the normal Zuikos look okay.
C.H.Ling
-----Original Message-----
From: Blaz Vrabec <blaz.vrabec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>C.H.Ling wrote:
>>
>>For serious macro, you should try 50/3.5 or 80/4.
>
>and
>
>>I found the 50/2 and 28/2 sometimes looks a bit harsh
>
>
>So what is the lists opinion on Olympus 50 macro lenses?
>
>Gary's tests suggest that the f2 is optically better (at least at 1:40
>magnification ratio).
>
>How do they compare at higher magnifications or on additional extension
>tubes? How do they compare to other 50mm lenses on extension?
>
>Best regards,
>
>Blaz Vrabec
>
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