HELP I am looking for a lens will let me get close. Like an inch away the way my Panasonic LX7 does. Does such a 3/4 lens for Olympus OM-D exist
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I have the 20mm/1.7, the 12-35, 35-100 and the 12-42. None will do this. I suggest an adapter and a bellows system. Novoflex makes adapters for several camera brands e.g. Canon, then find an inexpensive bellows here on Amazon and attach it. Only then will you be able to get that close. It will require manual focus and metering.
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There is a 65mm MACRO lens that apparently lets you get to millimeters close. The two Panny lenes I have -- the 20 and the 12.5 both let you get quite close, but they aren't macro lenses. Check on the Olympus site. There are a couple of specifically macro lenses. That's my next lens. I love macro shooting. But those tow panny lenses aren't bad at all. Adorama has (I believe ALL of the lenses, both Panasonic and Olympus) for 4/3 format, so it's another place to look. Read the specs and see what they tell you. I do know the 65mm macro gets very good reviews from users.
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Your best option is the Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm f/2,8 macro lens Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm f/2.8 LensThis is a dedicated macro lens that works with Olympus and Panasonic M4/3 bodies. The Panasonic 20mm, while faster at f/1.7, is not a true macro lens. The Panasonic LX7 is a very versatile fixed-lens, point-and-shoot camera with a fast f/1.4 Leica zoom lens. M4/3 is a totally different system that allows use of interchangeable lenses and superior glass over most zoom lenses. Best quality macro is with M4/3 60mm.
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Look up a micro 4/3 macro extension tube. It mounts between the lens and body, and you can use different length tubes for different distances. It's cheap too. The only catch is it doesn't allow for auto focus.
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close focussing on the 20mm is not great, for sloes up work you would be better off with the 45mm f2.8 macro Pana-leica or the 60mm macro M.zuiko
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Hi, You say you have the 14-42, indicating that you have a Micro 4/3 camera, either Olympus or Panasonic Lumix. The lens is designed for use on a 4/3 camera and will require an adapter to work on your camera. As one of the other people said, it will not let you get in close for things like flower photography, it is more of a telephoto zoom that lets you bring distant objects closer. It is a big lens but a sharp lens. If your object is to get very close, the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro is a beautiful, sharp lens. Good luck.
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I've heard there may be a new LX3 (LX4) coming in 2010. Something to consider.My wish list would be to retain fast lens, with maybe a bit more zoom if possible. Add AVCHD video w/ dedicated video button. Make it as flat as possible to fit in pocket better. Improve menu.
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I have the Lumix 12-35mm for my GH3. It's a great lens. But I would also like the Olympus 12-40mm for my OM-D E-M1. It's also a great lens. The Lumix 12-35mm has Optical Image Stabilization. The Olympus does not. It requires Image Stabilization in the camera body. If you have Panasonic stick with Panasonic. It you have Olympus stick with Olympus. If you have both get the Panasonic. You can turn off Image Stabilization when on the Olympus camera.
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The MegaGear case I bought was for the OM-D EM-5 camera. That lens is not listed by Olympus among the lenses for that camera. I did read that lens is suitable for four-thirds systems, but that is not the same as a MICRO four-thirds system, which my camera is. I bet that lens is intended for E-series cameras.
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I do not carry anything like that, I am not even sure 3M makes anything like that, the closest thing I would have is a full lens reader, but only up to a 2.0. Such a model may exist, I just wouldn't have it.
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This lens would not work as-is. It is for Panasonic and Olympus micro four thirds cameras. There may be an adapter, but the lens won't work natively.
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I don't know about this lens specifically, but I would want a wider range lens. I got a 14mm - 200mm lens and find I use that most and a 14mm (pancake) lens that I use to keep the camera in a pocket. I think the lens you suggested has most of the size of the larger one without as much of the range, but I am not a professional photographer.
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The lens is designed for Four Thirds DSLR cameras not Micro Four Thirds cameras like the OMD EM10. It can be used with an Adapter, but you MUST buy the adapter to use it with the OMD-EM10. Here is a link to the adapter on Olympus's website: http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/accessories/lenses/mmf-1-four-thirds-lens-adapter-to-micro-four-thirds-lens-adapter.html
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I returned this lens and can't help. If others can't answer, I recommend the Panasonic forum at dpreview.com where you can search for or post your question.
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I believe that the Image stabilization is in the lens for Panasonic cameras. It is the opposite for Olympus. If this is correct, this lens will not work for you.
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The Olympus OM-D cameras take a smaller lens, but with the conversion adapter, the mechanics in the 14-54 f/2.8-3.5 performs properly. I have a friend who uses his large lenses on his new E-M10.
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I use this lens with my Sony a7 with the Sony LA-EA4 E-Mount to A-Mount Full-frame Adapter. It is manual focus only, so takes time to focus. Nice bokeh, but one thing I found, you can't get close up shots, @3 ft is the closest if I recall. Great, however, for head/shoulder portraits and isolating subjects from background.
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I recommend two different lenses, both equally fine with the EM-1: the Leica panasonic 25 mm for micro 4/3 and the nocticron 42.5. Expensive but amazing IQ.
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I haven't but I can tell you this lens is very wide and appears to be coming from a very far distance. it might be a bit too wide & distant to really capture what you want but try it out and let us know how it comes out!
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I have several differing lens for my Olympus and find the 40-150mm the most appropriate for portraiture. A 14-42 lens will allow you to get physically close to your subject.
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Honestly I don't know. I'm an amateur photographer. I actually called Olympus and asked about the different lens and this one was recommended to me. Sorry I'm not much help.