comparing Oly 14-54mm to sigma 18-50mm

[rcolman]

How would you compare these two lenses for MACRO only?

The oly specs say:

Maximum Image Magnification: 0.26x (0.52x 35mm equivalent)

while the Sigma specs say:

Maximum Magnification 1:3

Is there a significant difference here?

Rick Colman

 

[alcina]

What are the minimum focussing distances on each lens?

 

[rcolman]

they are about the same, around 8"