Robin Wong: Why Micro Four Thirds Excels In Insect Macro Photography

Robin Wong explains why Micro Four Thirds is the best system for insect macro photography.

The key advantages:

• 2× magnification from the crop factor gives more reach and detail in macro work.

• More depth of field helps keep the entire insect in focus (not just the eyes).

• Powerful image stabilization makes high-magnification shooting much easier and steadier.

• The Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens is outstanding—sharp, light, weather-sealed, and very affordable.

• Small, lightweight bodies make long macro sessions, hikes, and fieldwork far more comfortable.

• You don’t need high-end or new gear—even a 10-year-old entry-level Olympus Pen EPL7 can produce excellent macro results with the right technique and lighting.

His core message:

Skill, light, and technique matter far more than sensor size or expensive gear. Micro Four Thirds remains an incredibly capable and practical system for macro shooters.