Best fast prime lenses for Micro Four Thirds: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 63 fast prime lenses for Micro Four Thirds. Fixed lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 or wider, for low light and shallow depth of field.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
17mm · f/1.8 · Micro Four Thirds
A fast 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds with a metal body and a snap-focus clutch ring. It weighs about 120 g and takes 46mm filters.
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2.Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
25mm · f/1.8 · Micro Four Thirds
A compact 50mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 136 g, takes 46mm filters and focuses as close as 0.24 m.
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3.Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017
16mm · f/1.4 · Micro Four Thirds
Fast wide prime for Micro Four Thirds, giving about 32mm equivalent with an f/1.4 aperture. It weighs about 395 g.
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4.Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018
56mm · f/1.4 · Micro Four Thirds
A fast portrait prime for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 256 g. It takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.5 m.
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5.Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro
8mm · f/1.8 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The w...
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6.Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro
27mm · f/1.2 · Micro Four Thirds
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 27mm at f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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7.Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro
75mm · f/1.2 · Micro Four Thirds
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 75mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.2, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and deta...
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8.Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
24mm · f/1.4 · Micro Four Thirds
This 24mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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9.Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
85mm · f/1.4 · Micro Four Thirds
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-f...
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10.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
85mm · f/1.4 · Micro Four Thirds
The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.
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11.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
85mm · f/1.4 · Micro Four Thirds
A 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.
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12.Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 017
16mm · f/1.4 · Micro Four Thirds
This 16mm f/1.4 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Sigma fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line. A fast prime for APS-C and mirrorless cameras from Sigma's Contemporary line.