Brightest maximum aperture here at f/0.85, 0.3 stops brighter than the next (7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 at f/0.95).
Best Lenses for the OM System OM-5 (2026)
250 lenses in our database are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount of the OM System OM-5. Below are picks for portraits, landscapes, street and wildlife, judged by how each lens frames on this camera, and the full list.
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Which lenses fit the OM System OM-5?
The OM System OM-5 uses the Micro Four Thirds mount and a Micro Four Thirds sensor with a 2× crop factor. Any Micro Four Thirds lens fits without an adapter.
A smaller sensor records less of the lens's image, so every lens frames like a longer one on full frame: multiply the focal length by 2. Multiply the f-number by 2 too for the equivalent depth of field; exposure doesn't change. For example, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 (50 mm f/0.95) frames like a 100 mm lens on full frame, with the background blur of f/1.9. The list below gives this equivalent for every lens.
Crop factor calculator →Best portrait lenses for the OM System OM-5
Lightest here at 116 g, 14 g less than the next lightest (Panasonic G 42.5 mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.).
Next brightest third-party lens (7Artisans) at f/0.95, after IBE Optics IBELUX 40 mm f/0.85 (picked above).
Best landscape lenses for the OM System OM-5
Brightest maximum aperture here at f/0.95, and the lightest of the f/0.95 lenses at 461 g.
Lightest here at 30 g, 15 g less than the next lightest (Panasonic G 12.5 mm f/12).
Next brightest third-party lens (Laowa) at f/0.95, after Mitakon Speedmaster 17 mm f/0.95 (picked above).
The most recent release here, from Jul 2026.
Best wildlife lenses for the OM System OM-5
Brightest maximum aperture here at f/2.8-4.0, and the lightest of the f/2.8-4.0 lenses at 655 g.
Brightest lens here from a third-party maker (Irix), at f/2.8.
The most recent release here, from Sep 2025.
Best street lenses for the OM System OM-5
Brightest maximum aperture here at f/0.95, and the lightest of the f/0.95 lenses at 230 g.
Next brightest third-party lens (Voigtlander) at f/0.95, after Mitakon Speedmaster 25 mm f/0.95 (picked above).
The most recent release here, from Jul 2026.
Lightest travel kit
The lightest wide lens (28 mm or wider), standard lens (35–60 mm) and telephoto (85 mm or longer), in full-frame-equivalent framing on this body, by listed weight. Cine and macro lenses are left out.
Comparisons between the picks
All 250 lenses for the OM System OM-5
| Photo | On this body | Format | Compare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 10 mm f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 10mm | 20 mm f/7 | APS-C | 125.5 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 12mm | 24 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 292 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 12 mm f/2.8 Mark II | f/2.8 | 12mm | 24 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 301 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine | f/2.9 | 12mm | 24 mm f/5.8 | APS-C | 602 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 | f/6.3 | 18mm | 36 mm f/13 | APS-C | 49 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 18 mm f/6.3 Mark II | f/6.3 | 18mm | 36 mm f/13 | APS-C | 58 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 24mm | 48 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 344 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 25mm | 50 mm f/1.9 | APS-C | 582 g | Compare → | |
![]() | 7Artisans 25mm F1.8 | f/1.8 | 25mm | 50 mm f/3.6 | APS-C | 143 g | Compare → |
| 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 35mm | 70 mm f/1.9 | APS-C | 369 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 | f/1.2 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2.4 | APS-C | 150 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II | f/1.2 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2.4 | APS-C | 218 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 4mm | 8 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 201 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 50mm | 100 mm f/1.9 | APS-C | 416 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 | f/1.2 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.4 | APS-C | 410 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift | f/1.4 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 364 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 50mm | 100 mm f/3.6 | APS-C | 167 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II | f/1.4 | 55mm | 110 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 358 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye | f/2 | 6mm | 12 mm f/4 | APS-C | 418 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 Macro | f/2.8 | 60mm | 120 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 550 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 Macro II | f/2.8 | 60mm | 120 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 339 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 7.5mm | 15 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 277 g | Compare → | |
| 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II | f/2.8 | 7.5mm | 15 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 265 g | Compare → | |
| AstrHori 18 mm f/8 Periscope Probe 2x Macro | f/8 | 18mm | 36 mm f/16 | Full Frame | 740 g | Compare → | |
| AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye | f/2 | 6.5mm | 13 mm f/4 | APS-C | 268 g | Compare → | |
| AstrHori 9 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 9mm | 18 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 307 g | Compare → | |
| IBE Optics IBELUX 40 mm f/0.85 | f/0.85 | 40mm | 80 mm f/1.7 | APS-C | 1200 g | Compare → | |
| Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 | f/4.3 | 11mm | 22 mm f/8.6 | Full Frame | 1105 g | Compare → | |
| Irix Cine 15 mm T2.6 | f/2.4 | 15mm | 30 mm f/4.8 | Full Frame | 895 g | Compare → | |
| Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 | f/2.8 | 150mm | 300 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 1105 g | Compare → | |
| Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 Tele | f/3 | 150mm | 300 mm f/6 | Full Frame | 1222 g | Compare → | |
| Irix Cine 21 mm T1.5 | f/1.5 | 21mm | 42 mm f/3 | Full Frame | 1229 g | Compare → | |
| Irix Cine 30 mm T1.5 | f/1.5 | 30mm | 60 mm f/3 | Full Frame | 1191 g | Compare → | |
| Irix Cine 45 mm T1.5 | T1.5 | 45mm | 90 mm | — | — | Compare → | |
![]() | Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 | f/1.1 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 248 g | Compare → |
| Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 12mm | 24 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 441 g | Compare → | |
| Kowa Prominar 25 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 25mm | 50 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 400 g | Compare → | |
| Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 8.5mm | 17 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 475 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 10 mm f/2.0 | f/2 | 10mm | 20 mm f/4 | APS-C | 545 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 10 mm T2.2 Cine | f/2.2 | 10mm | 20 mm f/4.4 | APS-C | 600 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 12 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 12mm | 24 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 380 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 12mm f/2 | f/2 | 12mm | 24 mm f/4 | APS-C | 277 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) | f/0.95 | 25mm | 50 mm f/1.9 | APS-C | 600 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 25 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 25mm | 50 mm f/3.6 | APS-C | 170 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 28 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 28mm | 56 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 102 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 3.5mm | 7 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 190 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 35 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 35mm | 70 mm f/1.9 | APS-C | 380 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 35 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 220 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 35 mm f/1.7 | f/1.7 | 35mm | 70 mm f/3.4 | APS-C | 176 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 50 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 50mm | 100 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 420 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 50 mm f/2.0 | f/2 | 50mm | 100 mm f/4 | APS-C | 188 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 | f/2 | 6.5mm | 13 mm f/4 | APS-C | 300 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro | f/2.8 | 60mm | 120 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 300 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine | f/2.2 | 65mm | 130 mm f/4.4 | APS-C | 650 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 7.5mm | 15 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 260 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 8 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 8mm | 16 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 480 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 8 mm f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 8mm | 16 mm f/7 | APS-C | 519 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 8 mm T2.9 Mini-Prime Cine | f/2.9 | 8mm | 16 mm f/5.8 | Micro Four Thirds | 540 g | Compare → | |
| Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine | f/2.2 | 85mm | 170 mm f/4.4 | APS-C | 650 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro | f/2 | 20mm | 40 mm f/4 | Full Frame | 230 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 | f/1.7 | 24mm | 48 mm f/3.4 | APS-C | 246 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 | f/1.2 | 42.5mm | 85 mm f/2.4 | APS-C | 310 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens | f/2.8 | 85mm | 170 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 750 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster 17 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 17mm | 34 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 461 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster 25 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 25mm | 50 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 230 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster 35 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 35mm | 70 mm f/1.9 | APS-C | 680 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster 35 mm f/0.95 Mark II | f/0.95 | 35mm | 70 mm f/1.9 | APS-C | 460 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 17 mm T1.0 | f/1 | 17mm | 34 mm f/2 | Micro Four Thirds | 597 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 | f/1 | 25mm | 50 mm f/2 | Micro Four Thirds | 535 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 | f/1 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2 | APS-C | 640 g | Compare → | |
| Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT | f/1 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2 | Micro Four Thirds | 720 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Olympus 9mm F8 Fish-Eye Body Cap Lens | f/8 | 9mm | 18 mm f/16 | Micro Four Thirds | 30 g | Compare → |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ | f/3.5-6.3 | 12–50mm | 24–100 mm f/7–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 211 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED | f/4-5.6 | 14–150mm | 28–300 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 290 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II | f/4-5.6 | 14–150mm | 28–300 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 285 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–42mm | 28–84 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 150 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–42mm | 28–84 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 93 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 II R | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–42mm | 28–84 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 113 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 17mm | 34 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 120 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 17mm | 34 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 71 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 | f/1.8 | 25mm | 50 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 137 g | Compare → |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/2.8 ED PRO | f/2.8 | 40–150mm | 80–300 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 880 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED | f/4-5.6 | 40–150mm | 80–300 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 190 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R | f/4-5.6 | 40–150mm | 80–300 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 190 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 45mm | 90 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 116 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 60 mm f/2.8 ED Macro | f/2.8 | 60mm | 120 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 186 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 7-14 mm f/2.8 ED PRO | f/2.8 | 7–14mm | 14–28 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 534 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75 mm f/1.8 ED | f/1.8 | 75mm | 150 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 305 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75-300 mm f/4.8-6.7 ED | f/4.8-6.7 | 75–300mm | 150–600 mm f/9.6–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 430 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75-300 mm f/4.8-6.7 ED II | f/4.8-6.7 | 75–300mm | 150–600 mm f/9.6–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 423 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 8 mm f/1.8 ED PRO Fisheye | f/1.8 | 8mm | 16 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 315 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 9-18 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED | f/4-5.6 | 9–18mm | 18–36 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 155 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS | f/5.0-6.3 | 100–400mm | 200–800 mm f/10–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 1120 g | Compare → |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro | f/4.0 | 12–100mm | 24–200 mm f/8 | Micro Four Thirds | 561 g | Compare → |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 | 12–200mm | 24–400 mm f/7–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 455 g | Compare → |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO | f/2.8 | 12–40mm | 24–80 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 382 g | Compare → |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO | f/4.0 | 12–45mm | 24–90 mm f/8 | Micro Four Thirds | 254 g | Compare → |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 | f/2.0 | 12mm | 24 mm f/4 | Micro Four Thirds | 130 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400 mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO | f/4.5 | 150–400mm | 300–800 mm f/9 | Micro Four Thirds | 1875 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO | f/1.2 | 17mm | 34 mm f/2.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 390 g | Compare → |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25 mm f/1.2 PRO | f/1.2 | 25mm | 50 mm f/2.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 410 g | Compare → | |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30 mm f/3.5 Macro | f/3.5 | 30mm | 60 mm f/7 | Micro Four Thirds | 128 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO | f/4.0 | 300mm | 600 mm f/8 | Micro Four Thirds | 1270 g | Compare → |
![]() | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO | f/1.2 | 45mm | 90 mm f/2.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 410 g | Compare → |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25 mm f/4 PRO | f/4 | 8–25mm | 16–50 mm f/8 | Micro Four Thirds | 411 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 III | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–42mm | 28–84 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 125 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8 II | f/1.8 | 17mm | 34 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 112 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital 20 mm f/1.4 PRO | f/1.4 | 20mm | 40 mm f/2.8 | Micro Four Thirds | 247 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II | f/1.8 | 25mm | 50 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 156 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400 mm f/5.0-6.3 IS II | f/5-6.3 | 100–400mm | 200–800 mm f/10–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 1125 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II | f/2.8 | 12–40mm | 24–80 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 382 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600 mm f/5.0-6.3 IS | f/5 - 6.3 | 150–600mm | 300–1200 mm f/10–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 2065 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO | f/4.0 | 40–150mm | 80–300 mm f/8 | Micro Four Thirds | 382 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200 mm f/2.8 IS PRO | f/2.8 | 50–200mm | 100–400 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 1075 g | Compare → | |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18 mm f/4.0-5.6 II | f/4-5.6 | 9–18mm | 18–36 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 154 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Olympus OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO | f/3.5 | 90mm | 180 mm f/7 | Micro Four Thirds | 453 g | Compare → |
| Panasonic G 12.5 mm f/12 | f/12 | 12.5mm | 25 mm f/24 | Micro Four Thirds | 45 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G 14 mm f/2.5 ASPH. | f/2.5 | 14mm | 28 mm f/5 | Micro Four Thirds | 55 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G 14 mm f/2.5 II ASPH | f/2.5 | 14mm | 28 mm f/5 | Micro Four Thirds | 55 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G 20 mm f/1.7 ASPH. | f/1.7 | 20mm | 40 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 100 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G 42.5 mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. | f/1.7 | 42.5mm | 85 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 130 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 8mm | 16 mm f/7 | Micro Four Thirds | 165 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. | f/2.8 | 30mm | 60 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 180 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 100-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 M.O.I.S | f/4-5.6 | 100–300mm | 200–600 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 520 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 12-32 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. M.O.I.S. | f/3.5-5.6 | 12–32mm | 24–64 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 70 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. P.O.I.S. | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–140mm | 28–280 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 265 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. | f/4-5.8 | 14–140mm | 28–280 mm f/8–12 | Micro Four Thirds | 460 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. M.O.I.S. | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–42mm | 28–84 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 165 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. M.O.I.S | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–42mm | 28–84 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 110 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. M.O.I.S. | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–45mm | 28–90 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 195 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH | f/4-5.6 | 35–100mm | 70–200 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 135 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 45-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. M.O.I.S. | f/4-5.6 | 45–150mm | 90–300 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 200 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 45-200 mm f/4-5.6 M.O.I.S. | f/4-5.6 | 45–200mm | 90–400 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 380 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G VARIO 7-14 mm f/4.0 ASPH. | f/4 | 7–14mm | 14–28 mm f/8 | Micro Four Thirds | 300 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G X VARIO 12-35 mm f/2.8 ASPH. P.O.I.S | f/2.8 | 12–35mm | 24–70 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 305 g | Compare → | |
| Panasonic G X VARIO 35-100 mm f/2.8 P.O.I.S. | f/2.8 | 35–100mm | 70–200 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 360 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. | f/2.8 | 200mm | 400 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 1245 g | Compare → |
| Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. | f/2.8 | 45mm | 90 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 225 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS | f/1.2 | 42.5mm | 85 mm f/2.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 425 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH | f/1.7 | 15mm | 30 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 115 g | Compare → |
| Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25 mm f/1.4 ASPH. | f/1.4 | 25mm | 50 mm f/2.8 | Micro Four Thirds | 200 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH | f/1.4 | 25mm | 50 mm f/2.8 | Micro Four Thirds | 205 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 ASPH | f/1.7 | 9mm | 18 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 130 g | Compare → |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. | f/4 - 6.3 | 100–400mm | 200–800 mm f/8–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 985 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. | f/4.0-6.3 | 100–400mm | 200–800 mm f/8–13 | Micro Four Thirds | 985 g | Compare → |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S. | f/2.8 | 12–35mm | 24–70 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 306 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S. | f/2.8-4.0 | 12–60mm | 24–120 mm f/5.6–8 | Micro Four Thirds | 320 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S. | f/2.8-4.0 | 50–200mm | 100–400 mm f/5.6–8 | Micro Four Thirds | 655 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH | f/2.8–4.0 | 8–18mm | 16–36 mm f/5.6–8 | Micro Four Thirds | 315 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm F1.7 ASPH | f/1.7 | 10–25mm | 20–50 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 690 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm F1.7 ASPH. | f/1.7 | 25–50mm | 50–100 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 654 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH | f/1.7 | 20mm | 40 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 87 g | Compare → |
| Panasonic Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 ASPH. | f/1.7 | 25mm | 50 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 125 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH | f/1.4 | 12mm | 24 mm f/2.8 | Micro Four Thirds | 335 g | Compare → |
| Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 100-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. | f/4-5.6 | 100–300mm | 200–600 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 520 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. | f/3.5-5.6 | 12–60mm | 24–120 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 210 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power O.I.S. | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–140mm | 28–280 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 265 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS | f/4.0-5.6 | 45–200mm | 90–400 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 370 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II ASPH POWER OIS | f/2.8 | 12–35mm | 24–70 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 305 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 II Power O.I.S. | f/2.8 | 35–100mm | 70–200 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 357 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. | f/3.5-5.6 | 14–42mm | 28–84 mm f/7–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 95 g | Compare → |
![]() | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS | f/4.0–5.6 | 45–175mm | 90–350 mm f/8–11 | Micro Four Thirds | 210 g | Compare → |
| SainSonic KamLan 32 mm f/1.1 | f/1.1 | 32mm | 64 mm f/2.2 | — | 601 g | Compare → | |
| SainSonic Zonlai 22 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 22mm | 44 mm f/3.6 | APS-C | 224 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro | f/2.8 | 100mm | 200 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 720 g | Compare → |
![]() | Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS | f/2.8 | 10mm | 20 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 580 g | Compare → |
![]() | Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS | f/2.0 | 12mm | 24 mm f/4 | APS-C | 260 g | Compare → |
| Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR | f/2 | 135mm | 270 mm f/4 | Full Frame | 830 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 | f/2.2 | 135mm | 270 mm f/4.4 | Full Frame | 918.2 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang 14 mm T3.1 VDSLR MK2 | f/2.8 | 14mm | 28 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 605 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS | f/2.0 | 16mm | 32 mm f/4 | APS-C | 583 g | Compare → |
| Samyang 21 mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS | f/1.4 | 21mm | 42 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 285 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang 21 mm T1.5 ED AS UMC CS | f/1.4 | 21mm | 42 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 300 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS | f/1.2 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2.4 | APS-C | 420 g | Compare → |
| Samyang 50 mm T1.3 AS UMC CS | f/1.2 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.4 | APS-C | 385 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS | f/1.2 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.4 | APS-C | 375 g | Compare → |
| Samyang 7.5 mm T3.8 CINE UMC Fish-eye | f/3.8 | 7.5mm | 15 mm f/7.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 195 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Samyang 7.5mm F3.5 UMC Fisheye MFT | f/3.5 | 7.5mm | 15 mm f/7 | Micro Four Thirds | 197 g | Compare → |
| Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | f/1.4 | 85mm | 170 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 540 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS | f/1.8 | 85mm | 170 mm f/3.6 | APS-C | 344 g | Compare → |
![]() | Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 | f/2.8 | 14mm | 28 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 649 g | Compare → |
![]() | Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 | f/1.4 | 85mm | 170 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 547.5 g | Compare → |
![]() | Samyang Reflex 300mm F6.3 ED UMC CS | f/6.3 | 300mm | 600 mm f/13 | APS-C | 260 g | Compare → |
| Samyang Xeen 14 mm T3.1 | f/2.8 | 14mm | 28 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 1170 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang Xeen 20 mm T1.9 | f/1.9 | 20mm | 40 mm f/3.8 | Full Frame | 1010 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 | f/1.4 | 24mm | 48 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 1180 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 | f/1.4 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 1375 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang Xeen 50 mm T1.5 | f/1.4 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 1160 g | Compare → | |
| Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 | f/1.4 | 85mm | 170 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 1245 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma 19 mm f/2.8 EX DN | f/2.8 | 19mm | 38 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 140 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma 30 mm f/2.8 EX DN | f/2.8 | 30mm | 60 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 135 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | 30mm | 60 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 265 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma A 19 mm f/2.8 DN | f/2.8 | 19mm | 38 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 160 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma A 30 mm f/2.8 DN | f/2.8 | 30mm | 60 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 135 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma A 60 mm f/2.8 DN | f/2.8 | 60mm | 120 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 190 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN | f/1.4 | 16mm | 32 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 405 g | Compare → | |
| Sigma C 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN | f/1.4 | 56mm | 112 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 280 g | Compare → | |
| Sirui 24 mm f/2.8 Anamorphic 1.33x | f/2.8 | 24mm | 48 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 295 g | Compare → | |
| Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x | f/1.8 | 35mm | 70 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 700 g | Compare → | |
| Sirui 50 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x | f/1.8 | 50mm | 100 mm f/3.6 | — | 560 g | Compare → | |
| Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x | f/1.8 | 75mm | 150 mm f/3.6 | APS-C | 825 g | Compare → | |
| SLR Magic 10 mm T2.1 HyperPrime Cine | f/2.1 | 10mm | 20 mm f/4.2 | Micro Four Thirds | 420 g | Compare → | |
| SLR Magic 8 mm f/4 | f/4 | 8mm | 16 mm f/8 | Micro Four Thirds | 110 g | Compare → | |
| SLR Magic HyperPrime 12 mm f/1.6 | f/1.6 | 12mm | 24 mm f/3.2 | Micro Four Thirds | 330 g | Compare → | |
| SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 | f/1.5 | 17mm | 34 mm f/3 | Micro Four Thirds | 630 g | Compare → | |
| SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 | f/1.5 | 35mm | 70 mm f/3 | Micro Four Thirds | 600 g | Compare → | |
| Tamron 14-150 mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III | f/3.5-5.8 | 14–150mm | 28–300 mm f/7–12 | Micro Four Thirds | 285 g | Compare → | |
| Tokina 25-75 mm T2.9 CINEMA | f/2.8 | 25–75mm | 50–150 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | — | Compare → | |
| Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF | f/8 | 500mm | 1000 mm f/16 | Full Frame | 310 g | Compare → | |
| Tokina SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF | f/8 | 400mm | 800 mm f/16 | Full Frame | 355 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 10 mm f/2 | f/2 | 10mm | 20 mm f/4 | Micro Four Thirds | 345 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 17mm | 34 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 248 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 23mm | 46 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 225 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 | f/2 | 25mm | 50 mm f/4 | Full Frame | 189 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 35 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 180 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 40 mm f/2.8 Macro | f/2.8 | 40mm | 80 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 372 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 50mm | 100 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 411 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 | f/1.2 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.4 | Full Frame | 336 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 50 mm f/2 | f/2 | 50mm | 100 mm f/4 | APS-C | 200 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan 7.5 mm f/2 Fisheye | f/2 | 7.5mm | 15 mm f/4 | APS-C | 370 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C | f/1.4 | 35mm | 70 mm f/2.8 | APS-C | 341 g | Compare → | |
| TTartisan Tilt 50 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 50mm | 100 mm f/2.8 | Full Frame | 452 g | Compare → | |
![]() | Laowa Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 Macro | f/4 | 15mm | 30 mm f/8 | Full Frame | 410 g | Compare → |
![]() | Laowa Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT | f/1.8 | 17mm | 34 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 172 g | Compare → |
![]() | Laowa Venus Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT | f/2 | 7.5mm | 15 mm f/4 | Micro Four Thirds | 170 g | Compare → |
![]() | Laowa Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D | f/2.8 | 9mm | 18 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 215 g | Compare → |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 10 mm f/2 Zero-D MFT | f/2 | 10mm | 20 mm f/4 | Micro Four Thirds | 125 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 10 mm T2.1 Cine | f/2.1 | 10mm | 20 mm f/4.2 | Micro Four Thirds | 150 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II | f/1.8 | 17mm | 34 mm f/3.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 172 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm T1.9 Cine | f/1.9 | 17mm | 34 mm f/3.8 | Micro Four Thirds | 175 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 4mm | 8 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 135 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 4.5-10 mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye | f/2.8 | 4.5–10mm | 9–20 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 338 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 50 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | f/2.8 | 50mm | 100 mm f/5.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 240 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 50 mm T2.9 Macro APO Cine | f/2.9 | 50mm | 100 mm f/5.8 | Micro Four Thirds | 289 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm f/2 Zero-D MFT | f/2 | 6mm | 12 mm f/4 | Micro Four Thirds | 188 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm T2.1 Cine | f/2.1 | 6mm | 12 mm f/4.2 | Micro Four Thirds | 180 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO | f/1.7 | 17.5mm | 35 mm f/3.4 | Full Frame | 570 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 45 mm f/2.8 1-5x Ultra Macro APO | f/2.8 | 45mm | 90 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 599 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 18 mm f/0.95 MFT APO | f/0.95 | 18mm | 36 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 500 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 MFT | f/0.95 | 25mm | 50 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 570 g | Compare → | |
| Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 90 mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X | f/2.8 | 90mm | 180 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 619 g | Compare → | |
| Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 10.5mm | 21 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 586 g | Compare → | |
| Voigtlander Nokton 17.5 mm f/0.95 Aspherical | f/0.95 | 17.5mm | 35 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 540 g | Compare → | |
| Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 25mm | 50 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 410 g | Compare → | |
| Voigtlander Nokton 42.5 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 42.5mm | 85 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 571 g | Compare → | |
| Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 60mm | 120 mm f/1.9 | Micro Four Thirds | 860 g | Compare → | |
| Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 | f/0.8 | 29mm | 58 mm f/1.6 | Micro Four Thirds | 703 g | Compare → | |
| Yongnuo YN 12-35 mm f/2.8-4 M | f/2.8 - 4 | 12–35mm | 24–70 mm f/5.6–8 | Micro Four Thirds | 318 g | Compare → | |
| Yongnuo YN 17 mm f/1.7 MFT | f/1.7 | 17mm | 34 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | 180 g | Compare → | |
| Yongnuo YN 25 mm f/1.7 STM ASPH | f/1.7 | 25mm | 50 mm f/3.4 | Micro Four Thirds | — | Compare → |
How we chose
Use cases are judged by how each lens frames on the OM System OM-5 (focal length × 2), with the same rules as our /best lists. Picks come from manufacturer specifications: the brightest maximum aperture, the lowest weight, APS-C and third-party options, and the most recent release. We do not rank on sharpness, bokeh or autofocus, because we have no test data for them. Use the sample frames and video reviews on each lens page to judge those.















































