The top 5 best Micro Four Thirds lenses:
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO
- Why it’s great: This ultra-wide zoom (16-50mm full-frame equivalent) is perfect for landscapes, architecture, and street photography. It delivers sharp images with minimal distortion, has a robust weather-sealed build, and offers a close focusing distance of 9.1 inches for creative shots. Its ability to use screw-in filters adds versatility.
- Best for: Wide-angle enthusiasts needing a durable, high-quality zoom.
- Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
- Why it’s great: With an 85mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/1.2 aperture, this lens excels for portraits, offering creamy bokeh and excellent low-light performance. It’s sharp, weather-sealed, and includes optical stabilization, making it ideal for both stills and video.
- Best for: Portrait photographers and videographers seeking shallow depth of field.
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Why it’s great: This all-in-one zoom (24-200mm equivalent) is a favorite for its versatility, covering wide to telephoto ranges. It’s weather-sealed, sharp across the frame, and has effective in-lens stabilization, making it a go-to for travel and general-purpose shooting.
- Best for: Photographers wanting one lens for multiple scenarios.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro
- Why it’s great: This macro lens (120mm equivalent) offers 1:1 magnification (2x equivalent) for stunning close-ups. It’s compact, weather-sealed, and sharp, with a fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light macro work. Its affordability makes it a standout.
- Best for: Macro photographers and nature enthusiasts.
- Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
- Why it’s great: This compact prime (18mm equivalent) is ideal for astrophotography, low-light shooting, and wide-angle creativity. Its f/1.7 aperture ensures excellent light gathering, and the 0.25x magnification allows for close-up shots. It’s sharp corner-to-corner and budget-friendly.
- Best for: Astrophotographers and street shooters on a budget.
