What is the closest focal length?
453776
According to the definition of "focal length," the measurement is 3 inches. I hope this helps.
220607
Best lens may be your choice of focal length in a Prime lens... 135mm? Or, 70-200...
1804419
Khaled, it is somewhat up to your preference. However, the 85mm focal length is considered the better length for portraits.
381968
2nd answer. If you mean the closest distance you're able to focus at? I can only guess at about 15 to 20 feet. If you mean the closest distance you can calculate by using the mildot system I would again guess as close as you can get a clear focused picture. Mine gives me a very clear picture fifty yards and out but I could not honestly tell you the minimum useful distance.KT
1050987
The official specs from Olympus's website indicate a 25mm-100mm (35mm equivalent) focal length range.http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/tough-tg-1.html
1069237
Sharper by a discernible amount. Lighter! Faster focusing. 70-300 maintains a significant advantage in close focusing though. I have both lenses. If you want to shoot bugs and flowers, 70-300 is the way to go. Birds, sports, the moon, 75-300.
1632325
This lens can focus down to about 3/4" from the end of the lens, a distance that makes the distance between the subject and the sensor inside the camera about 4 inches. In practical use, one must get very close to their subject to get the maximum magnification, which for some might make this lens impractical. I use this lens not only for macro use, but as the standard lens which stays on my camera most of the time, it does very well in all situations and it is very sharp.
1356282
It doesn't get super close, but it's really damn sharp. If you want to get closer, I'd suggest Sigma's 28mm f1.8 macro (they also have a 24, a 50, etc.)The macros are reviewed well enough, may not be as optimal in the corners, but for center-frame macro shots, everything else will be bokeh-d out anyway. This is more of a perfect travel lens- sharp as anything corner to corner for the landscape shots, and wide f1.8 for the people shots, while still being practical and relatively distortion-free.
1408608
Please ignore my previous answer. A telephoto would shorter, but this lens would be even wider which should be fantastic.
1804420
85mm focal length, regardless of manufacturer, hands down (or longer, up to 200mm) for individual portrait shots. 50mm is too short unless you need a wider focal length like for group shots.
1810953
either the 200 2.8L or 70-200 2.8L are excellent for that purpose. They are significantly better than the lenses you own. In that focal length they are top of the line.
462296
Maybe due to focal length they are classifying it as fixed zoom but I would disregard. Focal length is equivalent to 45mm on FX.
2219800
Each of the focal lengths for the 4 lenses are listed below:1.5x Lens: 19.7 inches2.0x Lens: 9.8 inches2.5x Lens: 6.6 inches3.0x Lens: 4.9 inchesPlease note that the focal length does not mean that you must hold the magnifier that far away from the object. It just means that's about the distance where the magnifier has its highest magnifying power.
927307
Try a 9mm,, 4mm is even better. I can see 4 of jupiter's moons pretty clearly when focused.
736772
try the 24-105mm f/4l, its in a simalar price range and might be better suited, or the sigma 70-200 2.8 OS is probably best
479620
Around 7" to 8" and focuses quickly. I use on a LX1 and the rig is very compact. A screw-on hood helps a lot when outdoor shooting.
1658028
nobody mention the focal distance? I think that's the most important difference....