Sony or Olympus for Macro Photography? I've Decided!

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[georgepollock]

Hi, I've just moved over to Olympus from Canon, but only for Macro. I've started with the EM1 mk 2 and the 60mm macro and just purchased the Raynox 250, so I'm looking forward to hopefully getting some good results. It makes me feel confident knowing that you have gone down that route also. Thanks for all the info and Vids keep up the good work.

[justnoted]

Makes sense... you have experience and can be viewed as an expert on this matter. Kudos for Olympus!

[danatkinson]

Late last year I took the plunge and switched to an OM-1 and the 90mm Pro macro lens (I also have to 60mm 2.8). The Om-1 has been an absolute beast for macro and I have also started dabbling with some bird shots too. In the last few weeks I have pushed the little sensor in low light and in some pretty demanding situations and I have been really surprised by the high ISO performance and the dynamic range I am getting out of the OM-1's sensor. The only area I really miss, like you is the bokeh. It's not impossible to get nice creamy backgrounds, I just need to work harder for it.

[TITAOSTEIN]

The OM System is great for my use! Professionally for Real Estate, Food and web Videos! For personal use / Hobby: Travel, Street, Macro and Birds! I could not be happier! But like you I use other systems as well. In my case: Nikon, Panasonic and OM.

[AguilaDeOnix]

I already have an Olympus and love doing macro with it. I also like their PRO glass for wildlife and hope to get their 300f4 or Panasonic's 200 2.8 (maybe the 90mm macro). I'll say this - I get why Sony is popular. A lot of unique lenses on that system and a pretty compact 35mm setup from what I understand. Either system, I enjoy your photography.

[LukesMushrooms]

Thanks for this episode. I was really curious which one you will choose, but Olympus actually was my guess due to it's advantages for macro.
For me and my (a bit different) macro work, I recently did a switch from Canon M6 mk2 to Nikon Z5, as I was looking for an all-around camera with reasonable macro options (1:1 is enough for me, but I still need automated focus bracketing). It was a nice trade-off with some pluses and minuses. So far I'm happy.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to see more of your Olympus pictures!

[idiotequedwaal]

If you want really creamy bokeh and beautiful, sharp rendition for portraits on the OM-1 in the telephoto range, give the Zuiko 75mm 1.8 a chance. Sure, it's not Full-frame 135 1.8 level creaminess, but it's pretty good for 90% of people

[oliviermannie]

Hi Micael, Nikon just came out with a new 70-180/2.8 and they advertise that it makes 0.96x magnification (basically lifesize) with the 2x teleconverter! I immediatly though about you: you should ask to have one on loan to demonstrate the macro capabilities of it and also have some fun! Ask for a Z8 with it! Best, Olivier, Belgium

[artistjoh]

For macro I like the increased depth of field plus focus stacking of MFT, specifically, the Lumix G9 with the Olympus 60mm macro, although I also use the Lumix 45 and Lumix 30. One day I will get the Olympus 90mm macro and eventually the AstrHori probe macro. I would get the AstrHori in Nikon F mount so that I could adapt it to both MFT and Sony E. Yes I too have both MFT and Sony, although in my case I use MFT for 90% of what I do.

[antoinelegendre]

I remember you buying the Sony 200-600mm for wildlife but haven't seen much follow-up... I used to have this lens and never used it due to its size (and the A7 II to be too limited on buffer). Now that you have an Olympus camera you should look at the 300mm F4 lens. Definitely the main reason why I am staying with this system (sold my Sony to finance it), although I miss FF for portrait (in my opinion you are right on this topic).

[wojciechskorza]

A very good comparison of camera systems with a practical final conclusion. I personally use the Pentax system with the APSC sensor and it also works well with the old Pentax 100 mm macro lens. I only use advice on how to shoot and diffusers. Greetings from Poland from the city of "Fortress Przemyśl".

[sabyasachibanerjee]

Thanks for the non-partisan views on the choice of people's macro gear. Olympus or OM Systems do bring innovations at an affordable price point for many hobby photographers.
And I love my 60mm Olympus Macro lens.

[ottoweber]

Thank you for your opinion.I thought for a very long time because I have a limited budget, as a result, I have a Sony a74 + ( in my opinion)although not so popular a very high-quality lens Voigtlander apo lanthar 110mm f/2.5

[derrickmickle]

An informative video! For myself, I'm sticking with Sony, recently got the A7RV, which finally adds focus stacking as a feature in a Sony camera. The implementation is fantastic, but the real surprise was that the focus stacking feature takes advantage of the autofocus capabilities in my Sony 90mm macro lens! Been getting amazing results.

[simpedros]

Great choice. The om1 is a crazy good camera. The 90mm macro is well worth it over the 60mm imo.

[Photographer]

One look at the gear Thomas Shahan has used over the years should have told you it's not the brand but the person that creates the Art. You've made the same choice on gear for Macro as I would if magnification was my goal. I have the Z9 and Z7II for variety but I've been thinking exactly as you.

[EzyYoutube]

If anybody is wondering, Yes the sony a7Rv can do automatic focus stacking. Albert dros a landscape photographer/youtuber has a video about it if youre interested in the specifics.

[VietAnhNguyen-jptg]

Welcome to the system 😁... Hope you enjoy it. If you get a chance, try the CCTV lens called Pixco 8mm f3.8 fisheye. You can use extension tube and ring and turn it into a 1:1 macro ultra wide angle macro fish lens. You can get some spectacular images out of it. The lens is like 80grams and it is tiny and weight like nothing. Do get rid of the hood they have on it for macro work though. Again, enjoy

[joannaz]

Wow, Olympus! I would never expect that! Thanks for the review, and another great video 👍