These macro gear pairings will help you capture all of the detail you can in your small subjects with light weight and compact camera bodies and lenses and flashes designed solely with macro in mind.
OM-D E-M1 Mark III
The E-M1 Mark III is our newest OM-D, with all of the features that make life easier for macro photographers. It's light weight, compact size, and advanced in-body 5-axis image stabilization help you easily move to track your subjects in the field and get into tight spots to nail the perfect shot. With small subjects, focus is vital – and the E-M1 Mark III's 121-point all-cross-type on-chip Phase Detection plus Contrast Detection AF helps you nail your focus easily. 60fps shooting speed also allows you to capture the fast movement of insects. Paired with the M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 and 30mm F3.5 Macro lenses, you've got an ultimate macro setup!
TOUGH TG-6
Hiking steep mountain trails. Backpacking through a desert canyon. If you're looking to capture the macro details of your high endurance adventures, the TG-6 is the camera for you! Its built-in Microscope Mode features magnified shooting with a focusing distance of 1cm and a maximum display magnification of 44.4x. You’ll capture with striking clarity what the naked eye can’t see — the outline of a snowflake or water droplets balanced on a tiny leaf. It also features Focus Stacking and Bracketing Modes to help you get every detail out of your macro subjects.
M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro
The weathersealed M.Zuiko 60mm is a macro photographer's best friend – and an all-time user favorite. This lens will give you a 7.4-inch minimum focusing distance at 1:1 life-size magnification, with the use of the lens' focus limiter dial – meaning that your subject will appear the same size on the camera’s sensor as it is in real life. By utilizing this shortcut, you’ll ensure maximum magnification without needing to spin the lens barrel. Besides a focus limiter, the 60mm also has a handy magnification display window. It’s like a built-in cheat sheet to help you identify magnification and focusing distance.
M.Zuiko 30mm F3.5 Macro
If you're looking for a dedicated macro lens at a lower price point, the M.Zuiko 30mm is the lens for you! This lens will give you a 14mm minimum focusing distance at a light weight of just 4.5 ounces. It also features a single lightweight focusing element for lighting fast AF performance.
STF-8 Macro Flash Set
Adding flash to your macro photography is one of the easiest ways to immediately enhance your detail and image quality. The STF-8 twin flash is the world's first weatherproof macro flash system, specially designed for capturing macro images in all types of conditions. With its compact and lightweight design, you can easily capture properly illuminated macro shots in any environment – even in the rain. It's also compatible with OM-D specific features like Focus Stacking and Bracketing. Now you can easily create stunning, perfectly lit macro shots with incredible depth-of-field!
Macro Photography Tips
Check out some of our macro photography tips to help inspire you out in the field!
