Panasonic 45mm Macro f/2.8 with AOI Housing/Port

[bvanant]

Here is a daytime shot with the 45 mm. With a focus light it is fine. I like the bokeh.

 

[BoltSnap]

Here is a daytime shot with the 45 mm. With a focus light it is fine. I like the bokeh.
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When/why would you use it vs the 60mm?

 

[bvanant]

The 60 for me has a bit too much working distance if I am using the ring flash. Of course I could use it and turn up the power or iso but I like the size of the 45 port. Probably not very different, but I think the IQ is a bit better but probably not as sharp as the 60 (according to DXO)

So basically just laziness.
Bill

 

[BoltSnap]

ring flash

What do you use for that?

a bit too much working distance

Do you mean the minimum focusing distance between the subject and lens?


I'm getting more lenses over the coming few months. Should I have all three—60, 45, and 30mm—for different purposes?

(Thank you for being so patient in answering my questions. I appreciate your help)