Specifications:
1:1 macro lock function
Price - $499
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Reviews and previews:
Spoiler: The 75 is better and the Sigma 60 is cheaper and the Olympus is lighter & macro.
Olympus 60mm Macro compared to 75mm F1.8
The 60 is not my favorite lens. But Robin gets some great macro shots. I tested it against my 60mm Sigma and I actually slightly preferred the Sigma, but it isn't macro.
M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro, $319
http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/outlet/m-zuiko-digital-ed-60mm-f2-8-macro-reconditioned.html
The 60mm is a nice lens, but not a great lens. At the macro end, even the old 58mm Vivitar is better, and for most people the Sigma 60mm is as good, if not better. Having said that, the price is coming down. It isn't a lens I would add to my collection as it isn't great at anything, it's just very good. Both of these lenses are sharper than my extremely old Rokkor 58mm, although the Rokkor has very nice Bokeh.
Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm f/2.8 for $349 deal
https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-MSC-60mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B0096WDK0K/
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 60mm f2.8 ED Macro is an excellent performer in the optical department. Centre sharpness is outstanding from f/2.8 through f/8, with the f11 and f16 settings also being eminently usable. The borders are also very sharp.
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/olympus_m_zuiko_digital_60mm_f_28_macro_review/
I really like this lens. For one it iss watherproof and functions as a great general purpose lens in bad weather conditions and secondly it is a wonderful macro lens. I used to shoot macro with a macro converter put in front of my tele lenses but the results this dedicated macro lens delivers are outstanding and play in a differen league than my macro converter. I have not tested the other dedicated macro lens for mFT the Panasonic 45mm lens but based on other reviews the working distance is shorter due to the shorter focal lenght of 45mm. With the Olympus lens it is roughly 9 cm which is very good if you want to shoot insects and try not to chase them away.
http://www.johnsson-photography.com/reviews/olympus-60-mm-m-zuiko-macro/
This lens provides a great combination of great optical performance, lightweight, compact design and value for money.
Micro four Thirds camera owners interested in macro photography should add this lens to their wish list. In fact, even if you have no interest in macro photography, the quality this lens delivers, at such a low price point will make a good option for portraiture on a relative budget also.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/olympus-m-zuiko-digital-ed-60mm-f-2-8-macro-lens-review-22067
Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro vs Fuji 60mm f/2.4 Macro
http://admiringlight.com/blog/quick-test-olympus-60mm-f2-8-macro-vs-fuji-60mm-f2-4-macro/
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