stephancrandall

<p>Too many people waste too much time ruminating/agonizing/contemplating/arguing etc. over sensor size. If you prefer 4:3 then the E-M5 is a excellent choice. If you want 3:2 then get something else.</p>

<p>I have several Olympus cameras from OM-1 to E-M5. I have both the 50mm f3.5 macro and the the 50mm f2 macro. I use the 50mm f2 more than any other lens. I haven't used the 50mm f3.5 for a long time but it is more compact than the f2, especially on an E-M5. I would recommend either of these lenses. The 50mm f3.5 is quite affordable and when using a macro for macro photography, the manual focus in no inconvenience. The process is slow anyway. Use a tripod to as the DOF is constrained and the IS is not going to solve this.<br>

If you don't have an EVF, it may be difficult to focus (I have never tried to focus using the LCD). On an E-M5, it can be a bit tricky even with the EVF (I have found a few issues using the E-M5 with my 50mm F2, nothing too serious).<br>

I have a number of photos in my portfolio taken with the 50mm f2 on various E series cameras. <br>

When the Olympus 60mm macro comes out, I might buy it but I am not sure it makes any sense (if I can convince myself that having an auto focus macro is useful I will consider it). </p>

<p> </p><div></div>