Macro lens and filter recommendations?

[Schraufabagel]

I have a Panasonic LUMIX G7 Mirrorless camera. It uses micro four thirds lenses. The pictures below are about as close as I can zoom before everything gets out of focus. I’m looking for a good macro lens recommendation. Also, if anyone recommends any ND or polarizing filters if those would be good.

I like taking pictures of my tank, and would love to hear your input :)

 

[P-Dub]

Can't say regarding that specific camera as I have no experience with it. I have an Olympus EMP-1 and have a dedicated 500mm macro. A ND or polarizing filter will be of no appreciable use. Better to invest in color correcting filters or gels.

 

[Schraufabagel]

Can't say regarding that specific camera as I have no experience with it. I have an Olympus EMP-1 and have a dedicated 500mm macro. A ND or polarizing filter will be of no appreciable use. Better to invest in color correcting filters or gels.

What mm would you recommend for the focal length? Olympus has 30mm and 60mm macro lenses that work with my camera. Also, is orange the main color filter I’d need?

 

[P-Dub]

What mm would you recommend for the focal length? Olympus has 30mm and 60mm macro lenses that work with my camera. Also, is orange the main color filter I’d need?

Depends on the lens itself. Each will have different specs regarding the minimum distance to the subject. I recommend the shortest distance.
Yees, orange, orange/yellow are the primary filter colors.

 

[Schraufabagel]

Depends on the lens itself. Each will have different specs regarding the minimum distance to the subject. I recommend the shortest distance.
Yees, orange, orange/yellow are the primary filter colors.

The first is a 30mm f3.5 with 2.5x magnification and a minimum focus of 14 mm. The other is a 60mm f2.8 with 1x magnification and a minimum focus distance of 7.5 inches.

I’m still a beginner in photography in general, so your help has been awesome so far!

 

[P-Dub]

Go with the 30mm, IMHO. There is a like button... ;)

 

[Fredinva]

Take pictures using white light.

 

[X-37B]

Well I went with an IceCap macro lens kit for my galaxy 10 cell phone and am quite happy with the results.
I was ready to spend big $'s on a nice camera.

 

[louivee]

Are the lens usually recommended for taking the best pictures ?

 

[X-37B]

Are the lens usually recommended for taking the best pictures ?

I would say night and day difference.
Check my build thread for the difference.
With the lens kit the pics are exactly what the corals look like in person.