At the risk of sounding like a borken record, the longest macro lens in
OM mount that goes 1:1
is the CV 125. It has a focusing helicoid and is not strictly IF but
has some floating elements. I don't know if the effective fl is lower
at higher mag but I wouldn't be surprised. Dean uses the Tam 60-300 on
an autotube with success but the macro setting of that lens is at the
shorter end IIRC.
I have seen and taken a few macro shots where the OOF elements provided
an attractive wash of color when shooting through flowers---an
occasional one has "worked." Many resulted in OOF blobs and the
response was "ugh." So I think it can work on occassion.
Non-macro---probably less frequently.
Mike
One of my complaints with the Olympus systems is the lack of
a long focal length macro lens, which really helps control the
background as well as give working distance. It was probably
my number 2 or 3 reason to switch systems. And I don't think
that a 100mm macro on a 4/3rds system is equivalent
to 200mm on FF, as the working distance is not improved.
(Correct me if I'm wrong). Granted, with internal focus, 1:1
with the Can*n 180mm is more like 135mm.
Going for Bokeh is important, since rarely do we photograph
flat scenes (except at infinity).
I did a lot of experiments with the OM 180/2 lens and extension
and tele-converters to create such a macro. In the end, it was
not practical as there was too much leverage on the setup.
One thing I have noticed in the photos posted, mine and others,
is that foreground OOF elements are often a distraction, in even
the best of shots. I have few of my shots where I find it OK.
I'm curious what others think?
WayneS
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