These results speak for themselves, Brian, but I'm curious what you found lacking in the Oly macro lens that led you to reacquiring the Sigma.Just trying out my recently acquired replacement lens.
I bought what was apparently the last ever one in the UK a few years ago for £120.
Shortly afterwards, a friend offered to sell me his Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro lens, as he was converting to the Nikon Z system.
I got it for a good price and then foolishly sold the Sigma.
I noticed a couple came up on eb*y a few weeks ago and although tatty, went for around £90.
A few days later, another popped up in immaculate condition and I was amazed to get it for £60.
So, it's happily back in the fold.
Tulip 'Merlot'
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Erythronium, with Anemone De Caen in the background.
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Thanks for the response, Brian.Thanks for your interest Keith.
I was pressured into re-purchasing the Sigma, having re-joined Mu-43.com forum and seeing great results from it again.
But seriously, I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the Oly, regarding the fiddly focussing system and I have it attached permanently to one of my E-M5 mk2 bodies purely for macro work.
I recalled that the Sigma has super-fast focussing and as I hadn't bought anything new for over six months, I thought I'd earned a treat.
So, the Oly is not really lacking at all, in fact if there's anything lacking it's me and a bit more patience.
I've always regarded myself as a "happy snapper" type of guy and I'm wondering if the Oly is actually wasted on me.
There was a point when these went for $99 new in the US, an incredible bargain.Just trying out my recently acquired replacement lens.
I bought what was apparently the last ever one in the UK a few years ago for £120.
Shortly afterwards, a friend offered to sell me his Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro lens, as he was converting to the Nikon Z system.
I got it for a good price and then foolishly sold the Sigma.
I noticed a couple came up on eb*y a few weeks ago and although tatty, went for around £90.
A few days later, another popped up in immaculate condition and I was amazed to get it for £60.
So, it's happily back in the fold.
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