In August 2008, Olympus and Panasonic released the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standard for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. In more than 10 years, it has grown into one of the most versatile systems in the industry. Current camera models include the Olympus OM-D E-M1X, E-M1 III, E-M5 III, E-M10 III, PEN-F and PEN E-PL10, the Panasonic Lumix GH5, GH5S, G9, G90/G91/G95/G99 and GX7 III/GX9, as well as cameras from other manufacturers such as the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
This page provides an overview of the currently available or announced MFT lenses. These are mostly autofocus lenses, but selected manual focus lenses may also be included.
For every lens, the following major characteristics are given:
- Focal length.
- Maximum aperture. It has a strong influence on the light conditions in which the lens can be used, and how shallow the depth of field can be. Fast lenses also tend to be much more expensive. Green labels indicate fast lenses (> f/2), red labels indicate slow lenses (< f/4).
- Filter size. It serves as a representative of the length, diameter and weight of the lens, which are important features for a system which was designed to be compact and portable. Green labels indicate compact lenses (filter size < 60 mm), red labels indicate big lenses (> 70 mm).
- Minimum focus distance (MFD). It has a major influence on the magnification that can be achieved, as well as the depth of field.
- Another interesting point is of course the price, but it is different in every market and currency. Instead, links to independent reviews are given which will help you to find the best lens for your needs.
The color labels should not be interpreted in a way that a lens like the Summilux 15 mm f/1.7 with two green labels is better than the Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4-6.3 with two red labels. If the Vario-Elmar had the same speed as the Summilux, the diameter of its front element would be at least 235 mm instead of 72 mm, so it is actually a very compact lens. Color labels are therefore comparable for similar focal lengths only.
1 Prime lenses
Lenses with a fixed focal length
1.1 Fisheye lenses
Ultra wide angle lenses with purposeful strong distortions
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Laowa | MFT Circular Fisheye** | 4 | 2.8 | n/a | 0.08 | OL |
| Samyang | UMC Fish-Eye MFT** | 7.5 | 3.5 | n/a | 0.09 | |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro Fisheye | 8 | 1.8 | n/a | 0.12 | CL, LT |
| Panasonic | Lumix G Fisheye | 8 | 3.5 | n/a | 0.10 |
1.2 Wide angle lenses
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Laowa | MFT** | 7.5 | 2 | 46 | 0.12 | LT, ML, OL |
| Laowa | Zero-D** | 9 | 2.8 | 49 | 0.12 | |
| Voigtländer | Nokton** | 10.5 | 0.95 | 72 | 0.17 | LT, ML |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Summilux | 12 | 1.4 | 62 | 0.20 | CL, LT, ML |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 12 | 2 | 46 | 0.20 | LT, ML, OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G II | 14 | 2.5 | 46 | 0.18 | |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Summilux | 15 | 1.7 | 46 | 0.20 | CL, LT, ML |
| Sigma | DC DN | Contemporary | 16 | 1.4 | 67 | 0.25 | LT |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 17 | 1.2 | 62 | 0.20 | LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 17 | 1.8 | 46 | 0.25 | LT, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 17 | 2.8 | 37 | 0.20 | LT, OL |
| Voigtländer | Nokton** | 17.5 | 0.95 | 58 | 0.15 | LT, ML |
1.3 Standard lenses
Focal length similar to the image sensor diagonal of 22 mm. These lenses show the relation of foreground and background magnification more or less like the human eye.
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Sigma | DN | Art | 19 | 2.8 | 46 | 0.20 | |
| Panasonic | Lumix G II | 20 | 1.7 | 46 | 0.20 | |
| Voigtländer | Nokton II** | 25 | 0.95 | 52 | 0.17 | (LT), (ML), (OL) |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 25 | 1.2 | 62 | 0.19 | LT, ML |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Summilux II | 25 | 1.4 | 46 | 0.30 | (CL), (LT), (ML), (OL) |
| Panasonic | Lumix G | 25 | 1.7 | 46 | 0.25 | LT, ML |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 25 | 1.8 | 46 | 0.24 | LT, ML, OL |
1.4 Telephoto lenses
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Sigma | DC DN | Contemporary | 30 | 1.4 | 52 | 0.30 | LT |
| Sigma | DN | Art | 30 | 2.8 | 46 | 0.30 | |
| Voigtländer | Nokton** | 42.5 | 0.95 | 58 | 0.23 | LT, ML |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Nocticron | 42.5 | 1.2 | 67 | 0.50 | CL, LT, ML |
| Panasonic | Lumix G | 42.5 | 1.7 | 37 | 0.31 | CL, LT, ML |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 45 | 1.2 | 62 | 0.50 | LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 45 | 1.8 | 37 | 0.50 | CL, LT, ML, OL |
| Sigma | DC DN | Contemporary | 56 | 1.4 | 55 | 0.50 | |
| Voigtländer | Nokton** | 60 | 0.95 | 77 | 0.34 | |
| Sigma | DN | Art | 60 | 2.8 | 46 | 0.50 | LT |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 75 | 1.8 | 58 | 0.84 | LT, ML, OL |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Elmarit | 200 | 2.8 | 77 | 1.15 | CL, LT |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 300 | 4 | 77 | 1.40 | LT, ML |
| Tokina | Reflex** | 300 | 6.3 | 55 | 0.80 |
1.5 Macro lenses
Lenses capable of a magnification of 1 : 1 or more
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Panasonic | Lumix G Macro | 30 | 2.8 | 46 | 0.11 | CL, LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Macro | 30 | 3.5 | 46 | 0.10 | LT |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Macro-Elmarit | 45 | 2.8 | 46 | 0.15 | LT, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Macro | 60 | 2.8 | 46 | 0.19 | LT, OL |
2 Zoom lenses
Lenses with a variable focal length
2.1 Wide angle zoom lenses
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 7-14 | 2.8 | n/a | 0.20 | CL, LT, ML, OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G | 7-14 | 4 | n/a | 0.25 | CL, OL |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Vario-Elmarit | 8-18 | 2.8-4 | 67 | 0.23 | CL, LT, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 9-18 | 4-5.6 | 52 | 0.25 | OL |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Vario-Summilux | 10-25 | 1.7 | 77 | 0.28 | CL, LT |
2.2 Standard zoom lenses
Zoom range from moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Panasonic | Lumix G | 12-32 | 3.5-5.6 | 37 | 0.20 | OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G X II | 12-35 | 2.8 | 58 | 0.25 | (LT), (ML), (OL) |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 12-40 | 2.8 | 62 | 0.20 | LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 12-45 | 4 | 58 | 0.12-0.23 | |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 12-50 | 3.5-6.3 | 52 | 0.20 | LT, OL |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Vario-Elmarit | 12-60 | 2.8-4 | 62 | 0.20 | ML, OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G | 12-60 | 3.5-5.6 | 58 | 0.20 | LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko II R | 14-42 | 3.5-5.6 | 37 | 0.25 | OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G II | 14-42 | 3.5-5.6 | 46 | 0.20 | OL |
2.3 Superzoom lenses
Like standard zooms, but with an approximately 10x zoom range
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 12-100 | 4 | 72 | 0.15 | LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 12-200 | 3.5-6.3 | 72 | 0.22-0.70 | |
| Panasonic | Lumix G II | 14-140 | 3.5-5.6 | 58 | 0.30 | (ML) |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko II | 14-150 | 4-5.6 | 58 | 0.50 | ML |
| Tamron | Di III | 14-150 | 3.5-5.8 | 52 | 0.50 |
2.4 Telephoto zoom lenses
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| mm | mm | m | ||||
| Panasonic | Lumix G X II | 35-100 | 2.8 | 58 | 0.85 | (LT), (ML), (OL) |
| Panasonic | Lumix G | 35-100 | 4-5.6 | 46 | 0.90 | |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 40-150 | 2.8 | 72 | 0.70 | CL, LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko R | 40-150 | 4-5.6 | 58 | 0.90 | OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G | 45-150 | 4-5.6 | 52 | 0.90 | OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G X | 45-175 | 4-5.6 | 46 | 0.90 | OL |
| Panasonic | Lumix G II | 45-200 | 4-5.6 | 52 | 1.00 | |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Vario-Elmarit | 50-200 | 2.8-4 | 67 | 0.75 | CL, LT, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko II | 75-300 | 4.8-6.7 | 58 | 0.90 | |
| Panasonic | Lumix G II | 100-300 | 4-5.6 | 67 | 1.50 | |
| Panasonic | Leica DG Vario-Elmar | 100-400 | 4-6.3 | 72 | 1.30 | CL, LT, ML, OL |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko | 100-400 | 5-6.3 | tbd | tbd | |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko Pro | 150-400 | 4.5 | tbd | tbd |
3 Teleconverters
Teleconverters extend the focal length of matching telephoto lenses by a certain factor.
| make | type* | focal length | max. aperture | filter size | MFD | rvws. |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko MC-14 | 1.4x | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Panasonic | Lumix TC14 | 1.4x | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Olympus | M.Zuiko MC-20 | 2x | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Panasonic | Lumix TC20 | 2x | n/a | n/a | n/a |
*Additional designations such as ASPH, DC, Digital, ED, EZ, IS, Mega OIS, MSC and Power OIS are omitted.
**Manual focus lens, possibly no digital coupling between lens and camera.
References
The linked reviews are by CameraLabs (CL), LensTip (LT), MirrorLessons (ML) and OpticalLimits (OL). LT and OL focus on laboratory testing, CL and ML on real world photography. Links in brackets refer to tests of earlier models.