Best lenses for Four Thirds: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 53 lenses for Four Thirds. Every lens we list for this mount.
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 Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD
14-35mm · f/2.0 · Four Thirds
The flagship constant f/2 standard zoom of the Four Thirds DSLR system. It weighs about 915 g, takes 77mm filters and has a silent SWD focus motor.
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2.Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro
50mm · f/2.0 · Four Thirds
A bright standard macro for Four Thirds DSLRs, equivalent to a 100mm lens on full frame. It reaches 1:1 at 0.2 m, weighs about 300 g and takes 52mm filters.
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3.Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD
50-200mm · f/2.8 · Four Thirds
A fast telephoto zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs with an SWD motor. It weighs about 995 g and takes 67mm filters.
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4.Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II
14-54mm · f/2.8 · Four Thirds
A fast standard zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs, popular for its bright aperture and modest size. It weighs about 440 g and focuses as close as 0.22 m.
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5.Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0
35-100mm · f/2.0 · Four Thirds
A constant f/2 telephoto zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs. It weighs about 1,650 g and takes 77mm filters.
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6.Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/4.0
7-14mm · f/4.0 · Four Thirds
An ultra-wide zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs with a bulbous front element and no front filter thread. It weighs about 780 g and focuses as close as 0.25 m.
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7.Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm 1:2.0 SWD
14-35mm · f/2.0 · Four Thirds
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm 1:2.0 SWD: a fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 14-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide an...
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8.Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro
50mm · f/2.0 · Four Thirds
This 50mm f/2 fast macro lens from Olympus fits Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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9.Olympus Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5
11-22mm · f/2.8 · Four Thirds
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 11-22mm at f/2.8-3.5 for Four Thirds mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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10.Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5
14-54mm · f/2.8 · Four Thirds
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 is a standard zoom lens covering 14-54mm at f/2.8-3.5 for Four Thirds mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purp...
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11.Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8
25mm · f/2.8 · Four Thirds
This 25mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Olympus fits Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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12.Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 Pancake
25mm · f/2.8 · Four Thirds
Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 Pancake: a wide-angle prime lens with a 25mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environm...