Top MFT lenses

[theoldman]

I'd like to invest in some high quality lenses for my OMD. Which lenses are regarded as being the best?

Thanks.

 

[ShrubMonkey]

Congratulations on getting an OMD, it's a fantastic camera.


In terms of lenses for m43's there are many to choose from now, but in terms of recommendations it depends on what your subject matter of choice is and if you prefer zooms or primes?

Also have a look in the OMD and Panasonic m43 threads in here

For me, my fav lenses are,

Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 - fantastic for landscape work
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 - for the price and quality of results this lenses makes me laugh when I consider the cost and weight of the old canon L glass I used to lug around
Panasonic 100-300mm - again price, quality and weight make this a fantastic lens for distance work, especially when you consider it's a effective 200-600mm.

 

[AJQS]

Panasonic 7-14mm, Panasonic 12-35mm, Panasonic 35-100mm, Olympus 12mm, Olympus 45mm, Panalieca 25mm, Panasonic 20mm, Panasonic 14mm.

Fair amount of choice, you might want to narrow down what you want it for.

 

[woof woof]

I think that the "best" MFT lens I have is a Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 although my most used lens is a Rokkor 55mm f1.7. I think that the Voigtlander stands comparison with any lens I've owned, certainly for build quality as IMVHO it easily beats the likes of Canon and Nikon AF.

 

[Robbieerobstar]

No one has mentioned the Olympus 75mm f1.8 and the Olympus 60mm macro both of which are very very highly rated and ultra sharp. The 75mm is more of a 'money no object lens' at about £750.00 - £800.00, whereas the 60mm is a more reasonable £400.00 (and the Panasonic Leica 45mm)