>>4321528I shoot insects with the 30mm. Love it. The fact that it is wider makes shots look a bit unique because it makes the habitat of the subject more visible in the background than the 60mm would be able to. Kind or tells the story of the subject by placing it into its "home" in my opinion, creates a more realistic image if you will. The working distance is certainly a challenge for some insects. I am forced to creep up to insects really closele to get them to fill the frame. Most insects have a flight response that kicks in when they see something approach from above or behind, so with this lens you want to move from the front always. This makes it manageable. Requires some tactics and patience. Sometimes it means I need to crop more if my subject is tiny, but for the bigger critters, it's fine. Fast, mobile insects are certainly harder to shoot with this lens than with the 60 though, especially those in-flight. Other than that, it makes for a better portrait and travel lens though, and the autofocus is super fast. The 60 is really meant for insects, while the 30 is probably the better lens for still subjects, like say for product shots, flowers/mushroms etc. But the 30 is certainly capable of getting some fantastic shots even for live subjects. Its more versatile for everyday stuff and can create some unique and fun compositions. It's a nice first macro for the price. You can expect the IQ to be on par with the 60 (see
https://youtu.be/TGvTNzWYN6Q). But I do plan on getting to the 60 in the future since all I shoot are critters
>Ultimately it depends on what subjects you most want to take photos of, and how much visible background you prefer. Also see:
https://youtu.be/yLp9bzSgHCI 
