Product Description
Macro photography is all about the details " and this lens is powerful enough
to pick up fine minute details at close distances! Featuring a 1x magnification
and minimum focusing distance of about 7-and-a-half inches it strikes a nice
balance between just close enough and not so close youll cast shadows on the
scene. Its also worth noting that the 60mm Macro features an extremely bright
f2.8 maximum aperture for superb low-light performance and advanced construction
employing no less than 13 separate lens elements in 10 groups including some
high-end glass materials to help eliminate chromatic aberrations.
High-image quality macro lens with 1x magnification
This lens adopts a floating-type inner focusing system with three drive
systems to achieve high image quality regardless of the focus distance (from
landscapes to 1:1* macro shooting). ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and HR (High
Refractive index) elements are employed in the fixed groups, while HR and E-HR
(Extra-High Refractive index) elements are employed in the focusing groups. This
optical design makes it possible to remove chromatic aberrations that tend to
occur with macro lenses. This lens boasts even better image quality than the
Zuiko Digital 50mm F2.0 Macro, which is well-known for its excellent image
quality.
Achieving clear circular defocusing with little vignetting in the macro
domain
To obtain true circular defocusing even at the widest aperture (F2.8), this
lens directs light rays to the peripheral areas. The effect is to minimize
vignetting to obtain circular defocusing, particularly in the macro domain. The
lens optics is designed to eliminate double-line defocusing, which results in
the blurred area being contoured with dual lines, and the occurrence of edges
being colored due to chromatic aberrations.
ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating eliminates ghosts and
flares
ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating is applied to the lens surface
to eliminate ghosts and flares that used to be difficult to reduce because of
their high transparency. ZERO Coating boasts clear image quality even under
challenging conditions such as a backlit environments.
Removes spot flaring that tends to occur in macro lenses
Spot flare is a phenomenon that tends to occur when shooting a scene with
dark centre and bright periphery using a stopped-down aperture, in which flares
shaped like aperture blades are imaged in the frame. Thanks to the optimized
layout of the lens groups behind the aperture and the effect of the ZERO (Zuiko
Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating, this lens also reduces spot flare. This
is useful for capturing small items or accessories to enter into online auctions
and for shooting in conditions with a high amount of contrast.
Comfortable operation
The finely detailed lens barrel provides a more secure grip. Other features
such as the Focus Limit switch and a shooting distance/magnification indicator
window enhance your macro shooting experience together with the sharp image
quality. This lens makes it easier to enjoy hand-held macro shooting and, when
combined with the OM-D E-M1 or E-M5 camera, provides maximum stability thanks to
a powerful 5-axis image stabilization mechanism that can compensate for shifting
of the camera during macro shooting.
Indicator window showing shooting distance/magnification
An indicator window showing shooting distance/magnification is placed on the
lens barrel. This indicator window shows the entire focus area and thereby
letting you know the focus point instantly. It also prevents you from turning
the focus ring in the wrong direction and greatly enhances the shooting control
and precision at manual focusing. The ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is the only macro lens*
for compact system cameras that features such an indicator.
MSC mechanism realizing fast and quiet AF.
The MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) mechanism is the latest in optical design
technology for achieving fast and silent focusing with a lightweight form and
minimum number of lenses. The gears have been removed, eliminating operational
noise. This mechanism drives the focusing lens directly using a metallic shaft
and feed screws (screw drive) to enable fast, smooth, quiet, precise auto
focusing.
Dust and splash proof
Thanks to extensive use of ring-shaped seals in key locations throughout the
lens, this lens features dustproof and splashproof capability equal to the Super
High Grade and High Grade Zuiko Digital lenses. This lens can be used under any
condition, even in rain or in rugged environments. When combined with the OM-D
E-M5, dustproof and splashproof performance is maintained so you can concentrate
on shooting without worrying about your camera in the most rigorous
environments.
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