Micro Four Thirds Macro Lenses

Andrew McLachlan · Issue 142, Jan/Feb 2025 · pp. 34–39

Products mentioned: Olympus M.Zuiko ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro, Olympus M.Zuiko ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro, OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm f/3.5 IS PRO Macro, OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, AOI UH-OM1 Housing, AOI FLP-04 Lens Port, AOI FLP-02 Lens Port, AOI FLP-09 Lens Port, AOI Q1-RC Strobes

When it comes to macro lens options, perhaps no group of underwater shooters is more spoilt for choice than those shooting Micro Four Thirds. When picking a macro lens for the Micro Four Thirds system for underwater photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro, Olympus M.Zuiko ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro, and OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm f/3.5 IS PRO Macro are all phenomenal choices that complement each other well. Each lens offers distinct advantages and considerations over the others. After using each of these optics over the course of the last year, I will outline what I consider to be a breakdown of the benefits and pros and cons of each lens. Olympus M.Zuiko ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro The physical footprint of the M.Zuiko ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro is extremely small, and it is the least expensive of our trio of lenses. It has a full-frame equivalent of a 60mm macro lens, which makes it ideal for la…