Specifications:

• Min focus distance of 0.19m

• 1:1 macro lock function

• Price - $499

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-MSC-60mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B0096WDK0K
• http://www.adorama.com/IOM6028.html

Reviews and previews:

• http://robinwong.blogspot.it/2012/09/olympus-mzuiko-60mm-f28-macro-review.html
• http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/09/21/olympus-60-2-8-macro/
• http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/lenses/m4-3/olympus-m.zuiko-digital-ed-60mm-f-2.8-macro-lens
• http://www.pekkapotka.com/journal/2012/10/18/olympus-m-zuiko-60mm-f28-macro.html
• http://zuikoholics.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/review-m-zuiko-digital-60mm-f2-8-macro-episode-1-2/
• http://www.photographyblog.com/news/olympus_60mm_f_2.8_macro_hands-on_photos/
• http://blog.precision-camera.com/2012/08/sneak-peak-of-the-new-olympus-m-zuiko-60mm-f2-8-macro-lens.html

Specs

• 12 elements in 10 groups
• Designed for FF sensors
• 7 aperture blades in Nikon and Pentax versions
• 12 aperture blades in Sony/Canon versions
• 24.4 degrees angle of view
• 24.7cm min focusing distance
• 67mm filters
• F22 min aperture
• 72x125mm
• 638mm
• Pentax K, Canon FE, Sony E, Nikon F mounts
• $449 at
  • https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-100mm-f-2-8-2x-macro-apo/
  • Sony - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1478041-REG/venus_optics_ve10028sfe_laowa_100mm_f_2_8_2x.html

Elegantly designed with a sharp, metallic black finish, the new 30mm macro lens perfectly matches the style of the latest LUMIX G interchangeable lens cameras. With a 30mm (35mm camera equivalent: 60 mm) wide angle and a high speed f/2.8 aperture, the lens provides sharp, high contrast image rendering. Utilising 1x life-size magnification, deep depth of field, and a focusing distance starting at just 0.105 m, the lens offers excellent performance even when shooting true-to-life macro shots.

A durable and reliable metal mount means the lens is perfectly suited for day-to-day use, while the multi-coated lens elements minimise ghosting and flaring to further enhance shooting performance. With a 240 fps Drive Auto Focus (AF) and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), you can achieve fast, accurate focusing and stable framing with every shot.

The 30mm macro will be available in black from May 2015 for around 399.

• $399 at http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-H-HS030-2-8-22-Thirds-Cameras/dp/B00TXOYHYE/

The new Venus 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens features a magnification range from 0.1x to 2x. Users could easily alter the magnification ratio without installing any extension tube or teleconverter, making it ideally suited for rapidly changing macro photography scenarios. This wide magnification range also makes it extremely useful for shooting macro objects (e.g. insects) with different sizes. Moreover, the lens is also designed for normal shooting purposes with a 60mm focal length, which provides an all-in-one solution for normal portrait shooting as well as ultra-macro photography.

The lens houses with 9 elements in 7 groups patented optical structure to provide great deal of image clarity and color renderness. The optical system consists of 2 major moving lenses groups in order to minimize the barrel distortion. 14 pieces of aperture blades form a close-to-circular aperture, capable of creating creamy shallow depth of view. The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability. A complimentary lens pouch and filter are included in the package. Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony Alpha and Pentax K mount are available.

http://www.venuslens.net/#tab-2

I published at 1080p so I could crop and zoom the 4k footage and incorporate a bit of Ken Burns effect. Hopefully I didn't overdo it. All feedback is welcome.

A few of us have purchased this lens from the 'hidden gems among lenses' thread recommendation. I read the reviews of having focusing problems. It seems that the macro function is stuck on. I just received mine today, and my lens cannot focus as well. Any insight on this subject or lens would be helpful. It is the canon fd mount version.

1. I am using a fotga adapter, and I've also tried the fotodiox adapter for fd mounts.

2. To use the macro function you must slide it to 200mm and turn to the left. There doesn't seem to be any locking or engaging. You must then turn it all the way to the right to slide back to anything under 200mm. When back to anything lower, it will still focus but everything is blurry.

I can take pictures if anyone needs more information. Looking to solve this issue so we can all use the lens. Thanks!

Specs and price will be available at CP+ start

The lens comes with Rafcamera M45-M42 adapter and with PZF macro bellows (Its not the most precise bellows in the world, but its perfect for this lens because it extends 2x more than other usual more expensive bellows)

Located in Ukraine, Odessa city. Will ship worldwide. Can accept only Payoneer (Make A Payment service from Payoneer to Payoneer account 0% fee) or any Card to Payoneer (Request a Payment service) with 3% fee. Ask $200 ( or $180 without macro bellows) + shipping and payment fees.

Specs

• Aperture Range - F2.8 to F32
• One LD and Two XLD Glass Elements
• eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
• USD AF Motor, Full-Time Manual Focus
• VC Image Stabilization
• 1:1 Max. Magnification, 11.8" Min. Focus
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Nikon, Canon EF and Sony A mounts
• $649, available at https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-AFF017N700-90mm-2-8-USD/dp/B01C6CTT1K/

The result is a very strong and flexible flat optical lens that is 300 times thinner than a sheet of paper and weighs a microgram — next to nothing. At the same time, it has a precise and adjustable three-dimensional focus that allows a detailed view of objects as small as 200 nanometres long at wavelengths ranging from visible to near infrared.

Link: News Article

Link: Scientific paper

I switched lenses to my Vivitar 55mm f2.8 Macro and repeated the test, it froze again after about a minute.

The shots weren't very detail heavy either, just an empty wall, couch and ma doggy.

I was using a Sandisk Extreme Pro 32gb/95mbs, which I purchased yesterday. Is it the wrong card for the job?

Does anyone have any advice or experience with this? Should I just reinstall the hack or try a different one?

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/172357-the-most-beautiful-snowflake-photos-youll-ever-see-captured-with-a-cheap-diy-camera

Just shows what can be done with a lot of care even with non-specialist gear.

Read abut a techniques here - using back-to-back lenses and multiple exposures:

http://chaoticmind75.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/my-technique-for-snowflakes-shooting.html

SOUNDTRACK
Maria Peszek
Miłość w systemie Dolby Surround
from 2008 Album – Maria Awaria

This video it's a bit older, rec and edit in the Spring of 2012. I remember being very interested in studying the natural motion/flow of things and also the macro world and then developing ways of interacting/intersecting/mixing/reacting (along) with it. Many stupid things happened, lots of fun =)

If you figure out the dizzy busy society of bustling beings that get visited by a stiffy happy grinning flaneur fish as a tiny metaphor of nowadays, it's happening in your head only, these are just ants :P

The guy in the background is encouraging me to put my dick instead, that's the level... At least you can listen a nice song by the wonderful Maria Peszek. @MarcioK filmed with our Hx9v + some zoom front element as magnifier.

gashô

PS
I wonder if they will accept it in nAT GEO channel...

In early December I decided to start looking into macro photography more after seeing a blog from a russian photographer who shot snowflakes in his backyard with a point-and-shoot camera.

I had looked at expensive macro lenses and then came across another way to make your own!

Everyone has seen old Canon EF lenses around the 28-80 or the 35-80mm kit lenses?

Well if you remove the front glass element, your lens becomes a fixed focus, multi focal length macro lens!

Here is a blog post from my brand new website showcasing how I do my macro shots and my best ones are near the end of the blog! Have a look through if you have time and let me know what you think!

http://www.tylerknight.ca/snowflake-macro-photography/

The Sphinx moth is just beautiful. It's about as big as a hummingbird and just as fluttery. I got 3 or 4 pics out of about 50 that were in focus. Not very common in this region. They emigrate south every year. They have a super long proboscis for nectar. It was very interested in the petunias.

Harold House

Wide Conversion Lens DMW-GWC1, Tele Conversion Lens DMW-GTC1
Macro Conversion Lens DMW-GMC1 and Fisheye Conversion Lens DMW-GFC1

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a variety of conversion lenses for the Interchangeable Lens System Camera LUMIX G Micro System. Compact, lightweight conversion lenses propose users to experience the fun of switching lens and enjoy the different angle of view casually.

Compatibility*	Wide Conversion Lens DMW-GWC1	Tele Conversion Lens DMW-GTC1	Macro Conversion Lens DMW-GMC1	Fisheye Conversion Lens DMW-GFC1
H-PS14042
H-H014		-

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Wide Conversion Lens DMW-GWC1

Attachable to H-PS14042 and H-H014*As of January 9, 2012.

• Enables capturing dynamic scenery in wider angle of view
• Extends the focal length of wide-end from 14mm to 11mm by just attaching it to the front of the lens.
• Compact, lightweight design featuring high mobility
• Included Adaptor Ring for the use on H-PS14042 and H-H014
• Helpful in shooting from dynamic landscapes to indoor group portraits

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Tele Conversion Lens DMW-GTC1

Attachable to H-PS14042*As of January 9, 2012.

• Enables capturing distant subject up close
• Extends the focal length of tele-end from 42mm to 84mm by just attaching it to the front of the lens.*
• Compact, lightweight design featuring high mobility
• Included Adaptor Ring for the use on H-PS14042
• Helpful in shooting from travel to street snapshots

* Attachable when the lens is at tele-end.

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Macro Conversion Lens DMW-GMC1

Attachable to H-PS14042 and H-H014*As of January 9, 2012.

• Enables shooting macro shot easily
• Features closest focusing distance of 0.14m by just attaching it to the front of the lens.*
• Compact, lightweight design featuring high mobility
• Included Adaptor Ring for the use on H-PS14042 and H-H014
• Helpful in shooting delicate, descriptive subject such as flowers or insects

* Closest focusing distance is 0.14m with H-H014 and 0.16m with H-PS14042. Longest Focusing Distance is 0.23m with H-H014 and 0.26m with H-PS14042.

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Fisheye Conversion Lens DMW-GFC1

Attachable to H-PS14042 and H-H014*As of January 9, 2012.

• Enables shooting unique images with rounded effect
• Features 120-degree angle of view by just attaching it to the front of the lens.
• Compact, lightweight design featuring high mobility
• Included Adaptor Ring for the use on H-PS14042 and H-H014
• Suitable for shooting characteristic, impressive images unique to the fisheye lens

Attention, noob questions ahead !

I would like to know a few things : - Which is the smoothest hack on the GH2 ? (All the detail, no macro-blocking) - What does "Intra" or "AVC-Intraa" mean ? - What is Auto Quantitizer ? I'm not sure if a higher number means a better image (lower compression) or it's the inverse. What is better, AQ0 (all to motion), or AQ4 (all to details) ? - What does GOP stand for, and there is "Low-GOP", but then does that mean there's "high GOP" ? What are 12/15 GOP, 3 GOP and 6 GOP ? - What are P-frames, B-frames... ? - What is "Matrix" and "444 Matrix" ? - On some settings there's written "14-16 QP", or "QP16". What does QP mean ?

I've not seen much smooth looking GH2 videos on Youtube (unlike the canon videos), lots of them have a lot of macroblocking or whatever and causes the video not to be smooth, and sometimes there are some sort artifacts (I think it's because of the compression or something...). I'm a bit of a pixel-peeper :P Could someone explain me the causes of the un-smoothness, and why are some videos really clean compared to others ?

Example of smooth videos I've found :

PS : Can someone give me the link to download the 244mb/s hack ?

And here on EOSHD there's an article about Intra :

http://www.eoshd.com/content/4452/gh2-gets-avchd-intra-at-176mbit

But I still don't understand the difference between the 176mbit so-called "Intra" hack and any other one ! I'm confused...

Please answer !

Thank You.

How do I get rid of it ?

Price: $48 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meike-Automatic-Extension-Tube-for-Micro-Four-Thirds-M4-3-Panasonic-Olympus-/330901232945

A feature length documentary on life in Dyrafjordur, a beautiful and remote region in the West Fjords of Iceland.

Harold House