Micro Four Thirds (MFT) is a lens mount system introduced by Olympus and Panasonic in 2008 for their mirrorless cameras. It features a smaller sensor size compared to traditional DSLRs, approximately half the size of a full-frame sensor. The MFT system is the first mirrorless system, offering a compact and lightweight alternative to DSLRs. Despite the smaller sensor size, MFT cameras provide excellent image quality and versatility, with a wide range of lenses available from various manufacturers. The MFT system has been embraced by photographers looking for a portable and flexible camera system without compromising on image quality.
The "Holy Trinity" of fixed aperture zoom lenses includes a wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lens, all with constant maximum apertures (F2.8 or F4). These lenses cover a wide range of focal lengths and provide consistent exposure control, optimal image quality, and versatility for professional photographers across different genres.
F2.8 variants offer superior image quality, but are generally pricier and heavier. F4 varaints tend to lighter and more affordable, aiming towards enthusiasts.
Premium Wide Zoom (16-35mm)
Fixed aperture wide zoom lenses are designed for wide angle of view with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in landscape and street photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 ProMicro Four Thirds | 5/2015 |
 Olympus 8-25mm F4 ProMicro Four Thirds | 6/2021 |
 Panasonic 7-14mm F4Micro Four Thirds | 3/2009 |
Premium Standard Zoom (24-70mm)
Fixed aperture standard lenses are designed for a wide variety of photogrphy with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in everyday use, street photography and event photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Panasonic 10-25mm F1.7 Leica SummiluxMicro Four Thirds | 5/2019 |
 Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 Leica IMicro Four Thirds | 12/2022 |
 OM System 12-40mm F2.8 Pro IIMicro Four Thirds | 2/2022 |
 Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 IIMicro Four Thirds | 1/2017 |
 Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 ProMicro Four Thirds | 9/2013 |
Premium Telephoto Zoom (70-200mm)
Fixed aperture telephoto zoom lenses are designed for telephoto photography with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, allowing to capture distant subjects without sacrificing image quality or exposure control.
These lenses are commonly used in wildlife, sports, and event photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 IIMicro Four Thirds | 1/2017 |
 Olympus 40-150mm F2.8 ProMicro Four Thirds | 9/2014 |
 Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8Micro Four Thirds | 9/2012 |
 OM System 40-150mm F4 ProMicro Four Thirds | 2/2022 |
 Olympus 12-100mm F4 ProMicro Four Thirds | 9/2016 |
Prime lenses have fixed focal length. Although less versatile than zoom lenses, Primes tend to be lighter and have superior image quality. Moreover, Prime lenses support higher maximum aperture, allowing for better bokehs.
Wide Primes
Wide angle lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and landscape photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Olympus 8mm F1.8 Pro fisheyeMicro Four Thirds | 5/2015 |
 Panasonic 8mm F3.5 fisheyeMicro Four Thirds | 6/2010 |
 Panasonic 9mm F1.7 Leica SummiluxMicro Four Thirds | 5/2022 |
 Olympus 9mm F8Micro Four Thirds | 1/2014 |
 Panasonic 12mm F1.4 Leica SummiluxMicro Four Thirds | 6/2016 |
Standard Primes
Standard lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and portrait photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Panasonic 42mm F1.2 LeicaMicro Four Thirds | 1/2014 |
 Panasonic 42mm F1.7Micro Four Thirds | 2/2015 |
 Olympus 45mm F1.2 ProMicro Four Thirds | 10/2017 |
 Olympus 45mm F1.8Micro Four Thirds | 6/2011 |
 Panasonic 45mm F2.8 Leica MacroMicro Four Thirds | 9/2009 |
Telephoto Primes
Telephoto lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Olympus 75mm F1.8Micro Four Thirds | 2/2012 |
 OM System 90mm F3.5 Pro MacroMicro Four Thirds | 2/2023 |
 Panasonic 200mm F2.8 LeicaMicro Four Thirds | 11/2017 |
 Olympus 300mm F4 ProMicro Four Thirds | 1/2016 |
Macro
A macro lens is a specialized camera lens designed to capture extreme close-up photographs with high magnification (0.5x and higher). It is specifically crafted to focus on subjects at very short distances, allowing for intricate and detailed images of small objects such as insects, flowers, or textures.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Panasonic 30mm F2.8 MacroMicro Four Thirds | 2/2015 |
 Olympus 30mm F3.5 MacroMicro Four Thirds | 9/2016 |
| Panasonic 45mm F2.8 Leica MacroMicro Four Thirds | 9/2009 |
 Olympus 60mm F2.8 MacroMicro Four Thirds | 2/2012 |
| OM System 90mm F3.5 Pro MacroMicro Four Thirds | 2/2023 |
Super Zoom
A superzoom lens is a versatile camera lens that combines the functionality of wide-angle and telephoto lenses into a single, convenient package. Superzoom is great for travel as it covers many situations by itself.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4 LeicaMicro Four Thirds | 1/2017 |
 Olympus 12-200mm F3.5-6.3Micro Four Thirds | 2/2019 |
 Panasonic 12-60mm F3.5-5.6Micro Four Thirds | 2/2016 |
| Olympus 12-100mm F4 ProMicro Four Thirds | 9/2016 |
 Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 IIMicro Four Thirds | 4/2019 |
Power Zoom
A powerzoom (PZ) lens are motor-powered zoom lenses with a smooth and precise control of zooming. These are ideal for videos.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Olympus 14-42mm F3.5-5.6Micro Four Thirds | 1/2014 |
 Panasonic 14-42mm F3.5-5.6Micro Four Thirds | 8/2011 |
 Panasonic 45-175mm F4-5.6Micro Four Thirds | 8/2011 |