Some Butterflies with the Olympus E-P5

I have the Olympus E-P5 in my possession for review at the moment, and on Friday, I had a chance to give it a great workout in the macro arena.  I took it to Franklin Park Conservatory to get some butterfly shots, and the camera performed well.  I used the pop-up flash for lighting (I have found little pop-up flashes to be well suited to macro use, though of limited use for other things) and things worked quite well.  I’ll have my full E-P5 review coming soon.  For now, take a look at some pictures!

Butterfly - Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Butterfly – Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Butterfly - Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Butterfly – Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Butterfly - Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Butterfly – Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Butterfly - Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Butterfly – Olympus Pen E-P5 with Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro

 

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5 responses to “Some Butterflies with the Olympus E-P5”

  1. Libby Avatar

    Insanely beautiful images. I wish that 60mm macro fit into my budget right now. I love that lens.

  2. Russ Poole Avatar

    Nice images! I’ve been quite pleased with results from 60mm macro on the E-M5 & E-PL5. Haven’t been to the Franklin in a number of years. Which section is the butterfly exhibit in? Always enjoy your blog and seeing familiar locations around the Columbus area. Looking forward to your review of the E-P5.

  3. Alpha Whiskey Photography Avatar

    Great set of images. Your site is one of the few that I will continue to visit from time to time. Not only excellent and comprehensive reviews, but an excellent portfolio to match.

    Regards,
    AW

  4. Matthias Avatar
    Matthias

    Hi, nice pictures. may I ask what the distance was or in other words what the ratio was when you took these pitures. I have just bought this lens and I am courious how to use it for insects because the focal distance at 1:1 is rather close.

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