I recently switched to Olympus and bought the M.Zuiko 60 mm f/2.8 macro along with the three PRO f/2.8 zooms and an Olympus OM-D E-M1X. This macro is tack sharp, fast and accurate focusing, and very easy to use hand-held. I've been successful capturing hand-held hi res macro using this lens with my E-M1X. The M.Zuiko 60 mm f/2.8 focuses much faster and more accurately than my full frame macro did. This lens is a joy to use!

So, what do I think of the Olympus Macro lens, for the price, and the capability of this lens I would have to say I love it, I was able to borrow one from a coworker to test out and play with to see if I would like it as much as my old one. Olympus makes great lenses, I loved playing with this lens and as such I purchased my own and cannot wait to get a couple days of clear weather to hunt bugs, flowers and spiders in my back yard. If you love exploring the world of the small, then you need this lens. Yes I would recommend, yes I would say everyone needs a macro lens, especially as cute and versatile that this little guy is. If you have doubts about this lens, or think it does not perform well, I assure you it does. It will take a little getting used to as it has a switch on the side to change your focusing distance, but once you have that mastered you can create, find and explore a world you never knew existed. Trust me, you won't regret it.