Micro Four Thirds system

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The Micro Four Thirds system (MFT or M4/3) (マイクロフォーサーズシステム, Maikuro Fō Sāzu Shisutemu) is a standard released by Olympus and Panasonic in 2008,[1] for the design and development of mirrorless interchangeable lens digital cameras, camcorders and lenses.[2] Camera bodies are available from Blackmagic, DJI, JVC, Kodak, Olympus, Panasonic, Sharp, and Xiaomi. MFT lenses are produced by Cosina Voigtländer, DJI, Kowa, Kodak, Mitakon, Olympus, Panasonic, Samyang, Sharp, Sigma, SLR Magic, Tamron, Tokina, TTArtisan, Veydra, Xiaomi, Laowa, Yongnuo, Zonlai, Lensbaby, Kowa and 7artisans amongst others.

MFT shares the original image sensor size and specification with the Four Thirds system, designed for DSLRs. Unlike Four Thirds, the MFT system design specification does not provide space for a mirror box and a pentaprism, which facilitates smaller body and lens designs via the shorter flange focal distance of 19.25mm. The short flange distance, when combined with an adapter of proper depth, allows MFT bodies to use almost any lens ever made for a camera with a flange distance larger than 19.25mm. Still-camera lenses produced by Canon, Leica, Minolta, Nikon, Pentax and Zeiss have all been successfully adapted for MFT use - as well as lenses produced for cinema, e.g., PL mount or C mount.

Comparison with other systems[]

Concept model of MFT camera by Olympus

For comparison of the original Four Thirds with competing DSLR system see Four Thirds system#Advantages, disadvantages and other considerations

Compared to inexpensive digital compact cameras and many bridge cameras, MFT cameras have better, larger sensors, and interchangeable lenses. There are many lenses available. On top of this, a large number of other lenses (even from the analogue film era) can be fitted using an adapter. Different lenses yield greater creative possibilities. However, Micro Four Thirds cameras also tend to be slightly larger, heavier and more expensive than compact cameras.

Compared to most digital SLRs, the Micro Four Thirds system (body and lenses) is smaller and lighter. However, their sensors are smaller than full-frame or even APS-C systems. The small lenses do not allow the noise depth-of-field tradeoffs of larger lenses in other systems. Micro Four Thirds cameras use an electronic viewfinder. Resolutions and refresh speeds on these EVF displays were originally compared negatively to optical viewfinders, but today's EVF systems are faster, brighter and much higher resolution than the original displays. Original Micro Four Thirds cameras used a contrast-detection autofocus system, slower than the phase-detect autofocus that is standard on DSLRs. To this day most Micro Four Thirds cameras continue to use a contrast-based focusing system. Although some current models, such as the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, feature a hybrid phase-detect/contrast detect system, Panasonic Lumix cameras have continued to use a contrast-based system called DFD (Depth from Defocus). Both systems today provide focusing speeds to rival or even surpass many current DSLRs.

Sensor size and aspect ratio[]

Drawing showing the relative sizes of sensors used in most current digital cameras, relative to a 35mm film frame

The image sensor of Four Thirds and MFT measures 18 mm × 13.5 mm (22.5 mm diagonal), with an imaging area of 17.3 mm × 13.0 mm (21.6 mm diagonal), comparable to the frame size of 110 film.[3] Its area, ca. 220 mm2, is approximately 30% less than the APS-C sensors used in other manufacturers' DSLRs; it is around 9 times larger than the 1/2.3" sensors typically used in compact digital cameras.

The Four Thirds system uses a 4:3 image aspect ratio, like compact digital cameras. In comparison, DSLRs usually adhere to the 3:2 aspect ratio of the traditional 35 mm format. Thus, "Four Thirds" refers to both the size and the aspect ratio of the sensor.[4] However, the chip diagonal is shorter than 4/3 of an inch; the 4/3 inch designation for this size of sensor dates back to the 1950s and vidicon tubes, when the external diameter of the camera tube was measured, not the active area.

The MFT design standard also specifies multiple aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 (the native HD video format specification), and 1:1 (a square format). With the exception of a few MFT cameras,[5][6][7] most MFT cameras record in a native 4:3 format image aspect ratio, and through cropping of the 4:3 image, can record in 16:9, 3:2 and 1:1 formats.

In addition, all current Micro Four Thirds cameras excluding the Olympus Air A01 have sensor dust removal technologies.[citation needed]

Lens mount[]

The lens mount of the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

The MFT system design specifies a bayonet type lens mount with a flange focal distance of 19.25 mm. By avoiding internal mirrors, the MFT standard allows a much thinner camera body.

Viewfinders for a mirrorless camera[]

Viewing is achieved on all models by live view electronic displays with LCD screens. In addition, some models feature a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), while others may offer optional detachable electronic viewfinders. An independent optical viewfinder typically matched to a particular non-zoom prime lens is sometimes an option.[citation needed]

Backward compatibility[]

The throat diameter is about 38 mm, 6 mm less than that of the Four Thirds system. Electrically, MFT uses an 11-contact connector between lens and camera, adding to the nine contacts in the Four Thirds system design specification. Olympus claims full backward compatibility for many of its existing Four Thirds lenses on MFT bodies, using a purpose built adapter with both mechanical and electrical interfaces.[8]

Adapters to other lens mounts[]

The shallow but wide MFT lens mount also allows the use of existing lenses including Leica M, Leica R, and Olympus OM system lenses, via Panasonic and Olympus adapters. Aftermarket adapters include Leica Screw Mount, Contax G, C mount, Arri PL mount, Praktica, Canon, Nikon, and Pentax, amongst others.[9] In fact, almost any still camera, movie or video camera interchangeable lens that has a flange focal distance greater than or marginally less than 20 mm can often be used on MFT bodies via an adapter. While MFT cameras can use many of these "legacy" lenses only with manual focus and manual aperture control mode, hundreds of lenses are available, even those designed for cameras no longer in production.

While lens manufacturers seldom publish lens mount specifications, the MFT mount has been reverse-engineered by enthusiasts, with CAD files available.[10]

Autofocus design[]

MFT cameras usually use contrast-detection autofocus (CDAF), a common autofocus system for mirrorless compact or "point-and-shoot". By comparison, DSLRs use phase-detection autofocus (PDAF). The use of separate PDAF sensors has been favored in DSLR systems because of mirror box and pentaprism design, along with better performance for fast-moving subjects.

The (non-Micro) Four Thirds system design standard specifies a 40 mm flange focal length distance, which allowed for using a single lens reflex design, with mirror box and pentaprism. Four Thirds DSLR cameras designed by Olympus and Panasonic initially used exclusively PDAF focusing systems. Olympus then introduced the first live view DSLR camera, which incorporated both traditional DSLR phase focus and also optional contrast detection focus. As a result, newer Four Thirds system lenses were designed both for PDAF and contrast focus. Several of the Four Thirds lenses focus on Micro Four Thirds proficiently when an electrically compatible adapter is used on the Micro Four Thirds cameras, and they focus on Micro Four Thirds cameras much quicker than earlier generation Four Thirds lenses can.

Some MFT cameras, such as the OM-D E-M1 series and E-M5 Mark III incorporate phase-detection hardware on the sensor to support legacy lenses. These camera bodies perform better with legacy lenses (e.g. focus performance of the 150mm f/2 and 300mm f/2.8 lenses are as quick and accurate as a native Four Thirds body).

Flange focal distance and crop factor[]

The much shorter flange focal distance enabled by the removal of the mirror allows normal and wide angle lenses to be significantly smaller because they do not have to use strongly retrofocal designs.

The Four Thirds sensor format used in MFT cameras is equivalent to a 2.0 crop factor when compared to a 35 mm film (full frame) camera. This means that the field of view of an MFT lens is the same as a full frame lens with twice the focal length. For example, a 50 mm lens on a MFT body would have a field of view equivalent to a 100 mm lens on a full frame camera. For this reason, MFT lenses can be smaller and lighter because to achieve the equivalent 35 mm film camera field of view, the MFT focal length is much shorter. See the table of lenses below to understand the differences better. For comparison, typical DSLR sensors, such as Canon's APS-C sensors, have a crop factor of 1.6.

Equivalents[]

This section gives a brief introduction to the subject of "equivalence" in photography. Equivalent images are made by photographing the same angle of view, with the same depth of field and the same Angular resolution due to diffraction limitation (which requires different f-stops on different focal length lenses), the same motion blur (requires the same shutter speed), therefore the ISO setting must differ to compensate for the f-stop difference. The use of this is only to let us compare the effectiveness of the sensors given the same amount of light hitting them. In normal photography with any one camera, equivalence is not necessarily an issue: there are several lenses faster than f/2.4 for Micro Four Thirds (see the tables under Fixed Focal Length Lenses, below), and there are certainly many lenses faster than f/4.8 for full frame and no one hesitates to use them even though they can have shallower depth of field than a Nikon 1 at f/1.7, in fact that can be seen as advantageous, but it has to be taken into consideration that a further aspect of image resolution is limitation by optical aberration, which can be compensated the better the smaller the focal lengths of a lens is.[11] Lenses designed for mirrorless camera systems such as Nikon 1 or Micro Four Thirds often use image-space telecentric lens designs,[12] which reduce shading and therefore light loss and blurring at the microlenses of the image sensor.[13] Furthermore, in low light conditions by using low f-numbers a too-shallow depth of field can lead to less satisfying image results, especially in videography, when the object being filmed by the camera or the camera itself is moving. For those interested in producing equivalent images, read on.

Equivalent focal lengths are given, if the angle of view is identical.[14]

The depth of field is identical, if angle of view and absolute aperture width are identical. Also the relative diameters of the Airy disks representing the limitation by diffraction are identical. Therefore, the equivalent f-numbers are varying.[15]

In this case, i.e., with the same luminous flux within the lens, the illuminance quadratically decreases and the luminous intensity quadratically increases with the image size. Therefore, all systems detect the same luminances and the same exposure values in the image plane, and as a consequence of this the equivalent exposure indexes (respectively equivalent ISO speeds) are different in order to get the identical shutter speeds (i.e., exposure times) with the same levels of motion blur and image stabilisation.[16] Furthermore, for a given guide number of a photoflash device all systems have the same exposure at the same flash-to-subject distance.

The following table exemplarily shows a few identical image parameters for some popular image sensor classes compared to Micro Four Thirds:[17] The smaller the focal length, the smaller is also the displacement in the image space between the last principal plane of the lens and the image sensor in order to focus a certain object. Therefore, the energy needed for focusing as well as the appropriate delay for shifting the focusing lens system are shorter, the smaller the focal length is.

Image sensor class Equivalent focal length at wide angle (diagonal angle of view ≈ 75°) Equivalent focal length at normal angle (diagonal angle of view ≈ 47°) Equivalent focal length at tele angle (diagonal angle of view ≈ 29°) Equivalent f-number at identical depth of field and identical diffraction-limited resolution Equivalent exposure index at identical exposure time and flash range Displacement in image space when focusing from infinite to one metre in object space at normal angle
Nikon 1 10 mm 18 mm 31 mm 1.7 100 0.33 mm
Four Thirds 14 mm 25 mm 42.5 mm 2.4 200 0.64 mm
APS-C 18 mm 33 mm 57 mm 3.2 360 1.1 mm
Full-frame 28 mm 50 mm 85 mm 4.8 800 2.6 mm

Advantages of Micro Four Thirds over DSLR cameras[]

Smallest mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, Panasonic GM1 side by side with AA battery.

Micro Four Thirds has several advantages over larger format cameras and lenses:

  • Cameras and lenses are generally smaller and lighter, making them easier to carry and more discreet.
  • The shorter flange focal distance means that most manual lenses can be adapted for use, though C-mount lenses have a slightly shorter flange focal distance and are trickier to adapt.
  • The shorter flange focal distance allows for smaller, lighter, and less expensive lenses, particularly with wide angle lenses.
  • Contrast-detection autofocus is not prone to systematic front- or back-focusing errors which may occur with phase-detection autofocus on DSLRs, eliminating the need to individually calibrate focusing for each lens to each camera.
  • The absence of a mirror eliminates the need for an additional precision assembly, along with its "mirror slap" noise and resultant camera vibration/movement.
  • The smaller sensor generates less heat and can be cooled more easily, reducing image noise when shooting video.
  • Because of the reduced sensor-flange distance, the sensor is easier to clean than with a DSLR, which also have delicate mirror mechanisms attached.
  • The smaller sensor (2× crop factor) allows for longer telephoto reach with smaller and lighter lenses.
  • The smaller sensor size gives deeper depth-of-field for the same field of view and equivalent f-number. This can be desirable in some situations, such as landscape and macro shooting as well as video shooting in low light conditions.
  • Some models are equipped with electronic viewfinders, which have certain advantages over conventional optical viewfinders (see below).

Advantages of the electronic viewfinder[]

2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80

Though many DSLRs also have "live view" functionality, these often function relatively poorly compared to a Micro Four Thirds electronic viewfinder (EVF), which has the following advantages:

  • Real-time preview of exposure, white balance, and tone.
  • Can show a low-light scene brighter than it is.
  • The viewfinder can provide a zoomed preview, allowing for more precise manual focus.
  • The viewfinder can be used while shooting videos. On a DSLR, the mirror must be flipped up to shoot video, which prevents use of the optical viewfinder.
  • The viewfinder displays how the sensor sees the potential picture, rather than an optical view, which may differ.
  • The view can appear larger than some optical viewfinders, especially on lower-end DSLRs, whose viewfinders often have a tunnel-like view.
  • Not reliant on a moving mirror and shutter, which otherwise adds noise, weight, design complexity, and cost.
  • No weight or size penalty for better quality of materials and design. Optical viewfinder quality varies greatly across all DSLRs.[18]

Olympus and Panasonic approached the implementation of electronic viewfinders in two ways: the built-in EVF, and the optional hotshoe add-on EVF.

Until the introduction of the OM-D E-M5 in February, 2012, none of the Olympus designs included a built-in EVF. Olympus has four available add-on hotshoe viewfinders. The Olympus VF-1 is an optical viewfinder with an angle of view of 65 degrees, equivalent to the 17mm pancake lens field of view, and was designed primarily for the EP-1. Olympus has since introduced the high resolution VF-2 EVF,[19] and a newer, less expensive, slightly lower resolution VF-3[20] for use in all its MFT cameras after the Olympus EP-1. These EVF's not only slip into the accessory hotshoe, but also plug into a dedicated proprietary port for power and communication with Olympus cameras only. Both the VF-2 and VF-3 may also be used on high-end Olympus compact point and shoot cameras such as the Olympus XZ-1. Olympus announced the VF-4 in May 2013, along with the fourth generation PEN flagship, the E-P5.

As of mid-2011, Panasonic G and GH series cameras have built in EVF's, while two of the three GF models are able to use the add-on LVF1[21] hotshoe EVF. The LVF1 must also plug into a proprietary port built into the camera for power and communication. This proprietary port and the accessory is omitted in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 design. Similar to Olympus, the LVF1 is usable on high-end Panasonic compact point and shoot cameras, such as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.

Disadvantages of Micro Four Thirds compared to DSLRs[]

DSLR-styled mirrorless Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85/G80
Rangefinder-styled Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX80/DMC-GX85/GX7 Mark II (2016)
  • The Four Thirds sensor (2.0× crop factor) is 32% smaller in area than Canon APS-C (1.6x crop factor), 39% smaller than Nikon/Sony APS-C (1.5x crop factor), and 75% smaller (i.e. one quarter of the area) than a full frame sensor (1.0× crop factor, 35 mm equivalent). This can mean lower image quality when all other variables are the same, including poorer color transitions and more noise at identical ISO settings, especially in low light, when compared with the larger sensors.[22]
  • Contrast-detection autofocus systems such as those used in Micro Four Thirds cameras were initially slower than the phase-detection systems used in DSLRs. Note that this disadvantage has mostly been eliminated, at least for static subjects; the Olympus OM-D E-M5 (2012) compares favorably with DSLRs in single AF.[23] Contrast detection also tends to perform poorly when tracking moving subjects, though cameras with on-sensor phase detection autofocus, introduced in the Olympus OM-D E-M1 in 2013, can perform comparably to DSLRs in continuous AF mode. The Olympus OM-D E-M1X even uses technology trained by artificial intelligence in order to predict the area of interest and its behaviour.[24]
  • Due to the absence of a mirror and prism mechanism, there is no ability to use a through-the-lens optical viewfinder. A through-the-lens electronic viewfinder, an attachable not-through-the-lens optical viewfinder (similar to a rangefinder or TLR), or the universally-supplied LCD screen must be used instead.
  • Theoretically, changing lenses can expose the sensor to more dust in a "mirrorless" camera design, compared to DSLRs that have both a mirror and a closed shutter protecting the sensor. Mirrorless cameras have dust-removal systems that try to minimize this problem, and in practice they experience fewer dust problems than a DSLR.[25] Many micro-four third users report never having found dust on the sensor at all.[26]
  • A larger crop factor (2× multiplier, versus 1.5× or 1.6× on APS-C) means greater depth-of-field for the same equivalent field of view and f/stop when compared with APS-C and especially full frame cameras. This can be a disadvantage when a photographer wants to blur a background, such as when shooting portraits.[27]
  • Some Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses are very small, which can result in relatively poor ergonomics for users with larger hands. This applies especially to handling, the depth of the right-hand grip, and the size and placement of buttons and dials.
  • Micro Four Thirds lenses can be used on 35 mm equivalent *(full-frame) and APS-C cameras but will be susceptible to lens vignetting.
  • Older cameras can be prone to "shutter shock" at slower shutter speeds. In a DSLR, the shutter opens and closes, while a Micro Four Thirds camera has to close the shutter, open-close it, then open it again whenever a photo is taken.[citation needed]

Advantages of Micro Four Thirds over compact digital cameras[]

  • Greatly increased sensor size (5–9 times larger area) gives much better image quality, e.g. low light performance and greater dynamic range, with reduced noise.
  • Interchangeable lenses allow more optical choices including niche, legacy, and future lenses.
  • Shallower depth of field possible (e.g. for portraits, for bokeh ... ).
  • Sharper images at slower shutter speeds as a result of IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) common in Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Disadvantages of Micro Four Thirds compared to compact digital cameras[]

  • Increased physical size and weight (camera and lenses are both larger due to increased sensor size);
  • Extreme zoom lenses available on compacts (such as 30× to 120× models) are more expensive or simply not available on large sensor cameras due to physical size, cost, and practicality considerations;
  • Similarly, larger sensors and shallow depth-of-field make bundled macro capability and close focusing more difficult, often requiring separate, specialized lenses.
  • Higher cost.

Popularity with adapted/legacy lenses[]

Olympus PEN E-PL2 with a legacy lens OM Zuiko 50mm f/1.8
Panasonic Lumix GF1 with K mount adapter and Cambron 28mm manual lens

Due to the short native flange distance of the Micro Four Thirds System, the usage of adapted lenses from practically all formats has become widely popular. Because lenses can be used from old and abandoned camera systems, adapted lenses typically represent good value for the money. Adapters ranging from low- to high-quality are readily available for purchase online. Canon FD, Nikon F (G lenses require special adapters), MD/MC, Leica M, M42 Screw Mount, and C-mount Cine lenses to name a few are all easily adaptable to the Micro Four Thirds system with glassless adapters resulting in no induced loss of light or sharpness.

Adapted lenses retain their native focal lengths but field of view is reduced by half —i.e., an adapted 50mm lens is still a 50mm lens in terms of focal length but has a narrower FOV equivalent to a 100mm lens due to the Micro Four Thirds System 2x crop factor. Therefore, most adapted glass from the 35mm film era and current DSLR lineups provide effective fields of view varying from normal to extreme telephoto. Wide angles are generally not practical for adapted use from both an image quality and value point of view.

Using older adapted lenses on Micro Four Thirds sometimes leads to a slight losses in image quality. This is the result of placing high resolution demands on the center crop of decade old 35mm lenses. Therefore, 100% crops from the lenses do not usually represent the same level of pixel-level sharpness as they would on their native formats. Another slight disadvantage of using adapted lenses can be size. By using a 35mm film lens, one would be using a lens that casts an image circle that is far larger than what is required by Micro Four Thirds Sensors.

The main disadvantage of using adapted lenses however, is that focus is manual even with natively autofocus lenses. Full metering functionality is maintained however, as are some automated shooting modes (aperture priority). A further disadvantage with some LM and LTM lenses is that lenses with significant rear protrusions simply do not fit inside the camera body and risk damaging lens or body.[citation needed] An example is the Biogon type of lens.

Overall, the ability to use adapted lenses gives Micro Four Thirds a great advantage in overall versatility and the practice has gained a somewhat cult following. Image samples can be found readily online, and in particular on the MU-43 adapted lenses forum.

Micro Four Thirds system cameras[]

Some components of the digital camera system Micro Four Thirds (from the upper left to the lower right): fast prime lens for portraits, telephoto zoom lens, superzoom, wide-angle lens, standard zoom lens, with articulating electronic viewfinder, camera body with fixed electronic viewfinder, system flashlight, pluggable flashlight, a set of three extension tubes, mechanical lens mount adapter for Leica R, polarising filter, pin hole lens, macro zoom lens

As of June 2012, Olympus, Panasonic, Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss AG, Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH, Komamura Corporation, Sigma Corporation, Tamron,[28] Astrodesign,[28] Yasuhara,[29] and Blackmagic Design[30] have a commitment to the Micro Four Thirds system.

The first Micro Four Thirds system camera was Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, which was launched in Japan in October 2008.[31] In April 2009, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 with HD video recording added to it.[32] The first Olympus model, the Olympus PEN E-P1, was shipped in July 2009.

In August 2013 SVS Vistek GmbH in Seefeld, Germany introduced the first high-speed industrial MFT lens mount camera using 4/3" sensors from Truesense Imaging, Inc (formally Kodak sensors), now part of ON Semiconductor. Their Evo "Tracer" cameras range from 1 megapixels at 147 frames per second (fps) to 8 megapixels at 22 fps.

In 2014, JK Imaging Ltd., which holds the Kodak brand, released its first Micro Four Thirds camera, the Kodak Pixpro S-1;[33] several lenses and niche camera makers have products made for the standard. In 2015, DJI provided its drone with optional MFT cameras. Both cameras can capture 16MP stills and up to 4K/30fps video with an option of 4 interchangeable lenses ranging from 12mm to 17mm.[34] In 2016, Xiaoyi introduced the , a 20MP MFT camera with 4K video capability.[35]

Blackmagic design has a range of cameras made for cinematography.

Major features of available and announced Micro Four Thirds system camera bodies
Item Model Sensor Electronic View Finder (EVF) Announced
1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.1 MP effective) EVF; 1.4× magnification; 1.44M dots 2008-10October 2008[36]
2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 4:3; 3:2; 16:9 (multi-aspect);
14.0 MP (12.1 MP effect) 		EVF; 1.4× mag; 1.44 M dots 2009-04April 2009[37]
3 Olympus PEN E-P1 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) N/A 2009-07July 2009[38]
4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.1 MP effect) opt. EVF LVF1; 1.04× mag; 202 K dots 2009-09September 2009[39]
5 Olympus PEN E-P2 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2009-11November 2009[40]
6 Olympus PEN E-PL1 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2010-02February 2010[41]
7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.1 MP effect) EVF; 1.04× magnification; 202 K dots 2010-03March 2010[42]
8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.1 MP effect) EVF; 1.4× mag; 1.44 M dots 2010-03March 2010[43]
9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 4:3; 3:2; 16:9 (multi-aspect);
18.3 MP (16.0 MP effect)		 EVF; 1.42× mag; 1.53 M dots 2010-09September 2010[44]
10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.1 MP effect) opt. EVF; 1.04× mag; 202 K dots 2010-11November 2010[45]
11 Olympus PEN E-PL1s 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2010-11November 2010[46]
12 Olympus PEN E-PL2 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2011-01January 2011[47]
13 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 4:3, 16.6 MP (15.8 MP effect) EVF; 1.4× mag; 1.44 M dots 2011-05May 2011[48]
14 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.1 MP effect) N/A 2011-06June 2011[49]
15 Olympus PEN E-P3 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2011-06June 2011[50]
16 Olympus PEN E-PL3 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2011-06June 2011[51]
17 Olympus PEN E-PM1 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.3 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2011-06June 2011[52]
18 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 4:3, 16.6 MP (16 MP effect) opt. EVF LVF2; 1.4× mag; 1.44 M dots 2011-11November 2011 [53]
19 Olympus OM-D E-M5 4:3, 16.9 MP (16.1 MP effect)[54] EVF; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2012-02February 2012[55]
20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 4:3, 13.1 MP (12.1 MP effect) N/A 2012-04April 2012[56]
21 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 4:3, 18.3 MP (16.1 MP effect)[57] EVF; 1.4× mag; 1.44 M dots 2012-04July 2012[58]
22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 4:3, 17.2 MP (16.05 MP effect) EVF; 1.34× mag; 1.7 M dots 2012-04September 2012
23 Olympus PEN E-PL5 4:3, 16.9 MP (16.1 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2012-09September 2012
24 Olympus PEN E-PM2 4:3, 16.9 MP (16.1 MP effect) opt. EVF VF-2; 1.15× mag; 1.44 M dots 2012-09September 2012
25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 4:3, 16.9 MP (16.1 MP effect) N/A 2013-04April 2013
26 Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 16:9, 12.48×7.02 mm (sensor size),
1920 × 1080 (effective resolution)		 N/A 2013-04April 2013
27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 4:3, 18.3 MP (16.1 MP effect) EVF; 1.4x mag; 1.44 M dots 2013-04April 2013
28 Olympus PEN E-P5 4:3, 16.05 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) EVF VF-4 2013-05May 2013
29 Olympus PEN E-PL6 4:3, 16.05 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) EVF VF-4 2013-05May 2013
30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) EVF 2013-08August 2013
31 Olympus OM-D E-M1 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 million dots EVF 2013-09September 2013
32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) N/A 2013-08October 2013
33 Kodak Pixpro S-1 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 CMOS sensor) N/A 2014-01January 2014
34 Olympus OM-D E-M10 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 1.44 million dots EVF 2014-01January 2014
35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 million dots EVF 2014-01February 2014
36 Olympus PEN E-PL7 4:3, 17.2 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor; 16.1 MP effect) opt. 2.36 million dots EVF 2014-08August 2014[59]
37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 1.16 million dots EVF 2014-09September 2014
38 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 4:3, 17 MP (4/3 CMOS sensor; 16 MP effect) N/A 2015-01January 2015[60]
39 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 million dots EVF February 2015[61]
40 Olympus Air 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) N/A February 2015[62]
41 JVC GY-LS300 4KCAM Handheld S35 mm Camcorder Super-35 mm / 13.5 MP (CMOS sensor) 0.24" 1.56 MP, 16:9 EVF February 2015
42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 4:3, 16.8 MP[63] EVF; 1.4× mag; 2.36 M dots May 2015
43 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 4:3, 20 MP[64] EVF; 1.54× mag; 2.36 M dots July 2015
44 4:3, 16 MP N/A July 2015 [65]
45 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) EVF; 1.23x mag; 2.36 M dots August 2015
46 DJI 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) N/A September 2015
47 Olympus PEN-F 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) EVF; 1.08x to 1.23x mag; 2.36 M dots February 2016
48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX80/DMC-GX85/GX7 Mark II 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.76 million dots EVF April 2016
49 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85/G80 4:3, 16MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.76 million dots EVF September 2016
50 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 million dots EVF 2016-0919 September 2016[66]
51 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2016-0919 September 2016[67]
52 4:3, 20 MP September 2016
53 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 3.6 million dots EVF 2017-01January 2017
54 Panasonic Lumix DC-GF9/DC-GX800/DC-GX850 4:3, 16MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) January 2017
55 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) EVF; 1.23x mag; 2.36 M dots September 2017
56 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 3.68 Mdots EVF, 1.68x mag 2017-01November 2017
57 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S 4:3, 10 MP (4/3 Live MOS, Dual Native ISO) EVF; 1.52× mag; 3.68 Mdots Jan 2018
58 4:3, 20 MP[68] (4/3 Live MOS) EVF; 1.39× mag; 2.76 Mdots Feb 2018
59 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor No EVF 2018-02Feb 2018
60 4:3, 16 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor No EVF 2018-02Feb 2018
61 16:9, 4096 x 2160 (effective resolution) N/A 2013-04April 2018[69]
62 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 million dots EVF April 2019[70]
63 Olympus OM-D E-M1X 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 M-dot LCD Viewfinder / 120 Hz May 2019[71]
64 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 M-dot LCD Viewfinder Oct 2019[72]
65 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 M-dot LCD Viewfinder Feb 2020[73]
66 4:3, 20.3 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 3.68 M-dot LCD Viewfinder June 2020[74]
67 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV 4:3, 20 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 2.36 M-dot LCD Viewfinder Aug 2020[75]
68 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5M2 4:3, 20.3 MP (4/3 Live MOS sensor) 3.68 M-dot OLED Viewfinder May 2021

Micro Four Thirds lenses[]

Nocticron 42.5 mm f/1.2
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f1.4

Because the flange focal distance of Micro Four Thirds cameras are shorter than DSLRs, most lenses are smaller and cheaper.[citation needed]

Of particular interest in illustrating this fact are the Panasonic 7–14 mm ultra-wide angle (equivalent to 14–28 mm in the 35 mm film format) and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9–18 mm ultra wide-angle lens (equivalent to an 18–36 mm zoom lens in the 35 mm film format). This feature also permitted the lens designers to develop the world's fastest fisheye lens with autofocus, the Olympus ED 8 mm f/1.8.

On the telephoto end, the Panasonic 100–300 mm or the Leica DG 100-400 mm as well as the Olympus 75–300 mm zooms show how small and light extreme telephotos can be made. The 400 mm focal length in Micro Four Thirds has the same angle of view as an 800 mm focal length in full frame cameras.

When compared to a full frame camera lens providing a similar angle of view, rather than weighing a few kilograms (several pounds) and generally having a length of over 60 cm (2 ft) end to end, the optically stabilized Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100–300 mm lens weighs just 520 grams (18.3 oz), is only 126 mm (5.0 in) long, and uses a relatively petite 67 mm filter size.[76] As a point of comparison, the Nikon 600 mm f5.6 telephoto weighs 3600 grams (7.9 lb), is 516.5 mm (20.3 in) in length and uses a custom 122 mm filter.[77]

Image stabilization approaches[]

Olympus and Panasonic have both produced cameras with sensor-based stabilization, and lenses with stabilization. However, the lens stabilization will only work together with body stabilization for cameras of the same brand. Before 2013, Olympus and Panasonic approached image stabilization (IS) differently. Olympus used sensor-shift image stabilization only, which it calls IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization), a feature included all of its cameras. Until 2013, Panasonic used lens-based stabilization only, called Mega OIS or Power OIS. These stabilize the image by shifting a small optical block within the lens.

Telephoto zoom lens Leica DG 100-400 mm

In 2013, Panasonic began including sensor-based stabilization in its cameras, beginning with the Lumix DMC-GX7. Panasonic called the combination of lens and body stabilization "Dual IS," and this function won an award of the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) in the category Photo Innovation 2016–2017.[78] In 2016, Olympus added lens-based stabilization to the M. Zuiko 300mm f/4.0 Pro telephoto prime lens and the M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4.0 IS Pro lens.

Panasonic claims that OIS is more accurate because the stabilization system can be designed for the particular optical characteristics of each lens. A disadvantage of this approach is that the OIS motor and shift mechanism must be built into each lens, making lenses more expensive than comparable non-OIS lenses. Of all Panasonic lenses only few with short focal lengths, and therefore wide angles of view and low susceptibility to image shaking, are not image stabilized, including the 8 mm fisheye, 7–14 mm wide angle zoom, 14 mm prime, the 15 mm prime, the 20 mm prime and the 25 mm prime.

The advantage of in-body IS is that even unstabilized lenses can make use of the in-body stabilization.

Lens compactness and mount adaptability

Since most Micro Four Thirds lenses have neither a mechanical focusing ring nor an aperture ring, adapting these lenses for other camera mounts is impossible or compromised. A variety of companies manufacture adapters to use lenses from nearly any legacy lens mount[9] (such lenses, of course, support no automatic functions.) For the Four Third lenses that can be mounted on MFT bodies, see Four Thirds system lenses. For the Four Third lenses that support AF, see the Olympus website.[79] For those that support fast AF (), see the Olympus website.[80]

Zoom lenses[]

Wide zoom lenses[]

Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm equivalent focal length Aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Olympus 7-14mm 14-28mm f/2.8 535 weather-sealed, 7.5 cm minimum focus distance (magnification 0.3x)
Olympus 8-25 16-50 f/4 411 weather-sealed, announced June 2021
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 9-18mm 18-36mm f/4.0-5.6 155
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Asph. 7-14mm 14-28mm f/4 300
Panasonic f/2.8-4 Asph. 8-18mm 16-36mm f/2.8-4 315 Splash / Dust / Freezeproof. Announced April 2017
Panasonic f/1.7 Asph. 10-25mm 20-50mm f/1.7 690 Splash / Dust / Freezeproof. Announced May 2019

Standard zoom lenses[]

Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm EFL Aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Olympus 12-40mm 24-80mm f/2.8 380 weather-sealed, announced September 2013
Olympus 12-45mm 24-90mm f/4 254 weather-sealed, announced February 2020
Olympus 12-50mm 24-100mm f/3.5–6.3 210 weather-sealed
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 150 discontinued
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 L 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 133 discontinued
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II MSC 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 115 discontinued
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 IIR MSC 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 115
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 95 announced January 2014
Panasonic f/3.5–5.6 Asph., Mega O.I.S. 12-32mm 24-64mm f/3.5–5.6 70 announced October 2013
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Asph., Power O.I.S. 12-35mm 24-70mm f/2.8 305 discontinued, announced in 2012
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II Asph., Power O.I.S. 12-35mm 24-70mm f/2.8 305 announced at CES in 2017
Panasonic f/3.5–5.6 Asph., Mega O.I.S. 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 165
Panasonic f/3.5–5.6 II Asph., Mega O.I.S. 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 110 announced 29 January 2013
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5–5.6 Asph., Power O.I.S. 14-42mm 28-84mm f/3.5–5.6 95 announced 26 August 2011
Panasonic f/3.5–5.6 Asph., Mega O.I.S. 14-45mm 28-90mm f/3.5–5.6 195
Panasonic f/2.8–4 Asph., Power O.I.S. 12-60mm 24-120mm f/2.8–4 320 weather-sealed, announced 4 January 2017
Panasonic f/3.5–5.6 Asph., Power O.I.S. 12-60mm 24-120mm f/3.5–5.6 210 weather-sealed, announced 24 February 2016[81]
YI 12-40mm f/3.5-5.6 12-40mm 24-80mm f/3.5-5.6
Kodak 12-45mm f/3.5-6.3 Aspheric ED 12-45mm 24-90mm f/3.5-6.3

Telephoto zoom lenses[]

Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm equivalent focal length Aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO 40-150mm 80-300mm f/2.8 880 weather-sealed, announced September 2013
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 40-150mm 80-300mm f/4-5.6 190 discontinued, announced September 2010
Olympus 40-150mm 80-300mm f/4-5.6 190
Olympus 75-300mm 150-600mm f/4.8-6.7 430 discontinued
Olympus 75-300mm 150-600mm f/4.8-6.7 430
Olympus 100-400mm 200-800mm f/5.0-6.3 1120 (announced 4 August 2020)
Olympus 150-400mm
(187.5-500mm)		 300-800mm
(375-1000mm)		 f/4.5
(f/5.6)		 announced 24 Jan 2019; includes 1.25× teleconverter (values in brackets are with teleconverter engaged).[82]
Panasonic f/2.8, Power O.I.S. 35-100mm 70-200mm f/2.8 360 weather-sealed, announced 17 September 2012
Panasonic f/4–5.6 Asph., Mega O.I.S. 35-100mm 70-200mm f/4-5.6 135
Panasonic f/4–5.6 Asph., Mega O.I.S. 45-150mm 90-300mm f/4-5.6 200 announced 18 July 2012
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4–5.6 Asph., Power O.I.S. 45-175mm 90-350mm f/4-5.6 210
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45–200mm f/4–5.6, Mega O.I.S. 45-200mm 90-400mm f/4-5.6 380
Panasonic f/2.8–4 Asph., Power O.I.S. 50-200mm 100-400mm f/2.8-4 655 announced 26 February 2018
Panasonic f/4–5.6, Mega O.I.S. 100-300mm 200-600mm f/4-5.6 520 discontinued
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power O.I.S 100-300mm 200-600mm f/4-5.6 520 upgraded support for harsh weather conditions (splashproof/dustproof)[83]
Panasonic Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 Asph., Power O.I.S. 100-400mm 200-800mm f/4.0-6.3 985 weather-sealed, announced 5 January 2016[84]
Kodak 42.5-160mm f/3.9-5.9 SZ ED 42.5-160mm 85-320mm f/3.9-5.9

Superzoom lenses[]

Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm EFL and aperture Aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Olympus 12-100mm 24-200mm f/8 f/4.0 561 announced 19 September 2016[85]
Olympus 12-200mm 24-400mm f/7-12.6 f/3.5-6.3 455 announced 13 February 2019[86]
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 14-150mm 28-300mm f/8-11.2 f/4-5.6 280 discontinued
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II 14-150mm 28-300mm f/8-11.2 f/4-5.6 280 announced 5 February 2015[87]
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. 14-140mm 28-280mm f/7-11.2 f/3.5-5.6 265 announced 24 April 2013.[88]
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4–5.8 Mega O.I.S. 14-140mm 28-280mm f/8-11.6 f/4-5.8 460 discontinued
Tamron f/3.5-5.8 Di III VC (Model C001) 14-150mm 28-300mm f/7-11.6 f/3.5-5.8 280 announced 29 January 2013

Fixed focal length lenses[]

On Jan 9, 2012 Sigma announced its first two lenses for Micro Four Thirds, the "30mm f/2.8 EX DN and the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN lenses in Micro Four Thirds mounts".[89] In a press release posted on January 26, 2012, Olympus and Panasonic jointly announced that "ASTRODESIGN, Inc., Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. and Tamron Co., Ltd. join[ed] the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group".[90] On January 26, 2012, Tokina and Tamron have indicated they would be designing lenses for the Micro 4/3 system as well.[90] To date, both have released a single lens for the system, each.

Prime lenses with autofocus[]

This list does not include fisheye and macro lenses (see below).

Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm equivalent focal length Max. aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 12mm 24mm f/2 130 [91]
Olympus 17mm 34mm f/1.2 390 (announced 25 October 2017)[92]
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 17mm 34mm f/1.8 120
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 17mm 34mm f/2.8 70
Olympus 25mm 50mm f/1.2 410 (announced 19 September 2016)
Olympus 25mm 50mm f/1.8 140 (announced 27 January 2014)
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 45mm 90mm f/1.8 115 [93]
Olympus 45mm 90mm f/1.2 410 (announced 25 October 2017)[92]
Olympus 75mm 150mm f/1.8 305
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 PRO 300mm 600mm f/4.0 1270[table 1] weather-sealed, image stabilization (announced 6 January 2016)[94]
Panasonic 12mm 24mm f/1.4 335 (announced 15 June 2016)
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph. 14mm 28mm f/2.5 55 discontinued
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 II Asph. 14mm 28mm f/2.5 55
Panasonic 15mm 30mm f/1.7 115 (announced 17 October 2013)
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 Asph. 20mm 40mm f/1.7 100 discontinued
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Asph. 20mm 40mm f/1.7 87 (announced 27 June 2013)
Panasonic Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 Asph. 25mm 50mm f/1.4 200 (announced 13 June 2011)
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 Asph. 25mm 50mm f/1.7 125 (announced 2 September 2015)
Panasonic Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 Asph. Power O.I.S. 42.5mm 85mm f/1.2 425 (announced 1 August 2013)
Panasonic 42.5mm 85mm f/1.7 130
Panasonic 200mm 400mm f/2.8 1245 (announced 8 November 2017)
Sigma 16mm 32mm f/1.4 405 (announced 24 October 2017)
Sigma 19mm 38mm f/2.8 140
Sigma 19mm 38mm f/2.8 140 discontinued [95]
Sigma 30mm 60mm f/1.4 264
Sigma 30mm 60mm f/2.8 130
Sigma 30mm 60mm f/2.8 130 discontinued [96]
Sigma 56mm 112mm f/1.4 280 (announced 24 October 2017)
Sigma 60mm 120mm f/2.8 190
DJI 15mm 30mm f/1.7 115 Rebadged
YI 42.5mm f/1.8 42.5mm 85mm f/1.8 Has macro mode, no manual-focus ring
Yongnuo Yongnuo 25mm f/1.7 STM ASHP 25mm 50mm f/1.7 150 [97]
Yongnuo Yongnuo 42.5mm f/1.7 42.5mm 85mm f/1.7 146
Yongnuo Yongnuo 42.5mm f/1.7 II 42.5mm 85mm f/1.7 146 II version have different case design and focuses much quieter[98]

Table notes

  1. ^ Without tripod collar. With tripod collar: 1475gr

Macro lenses[]

Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm EFL Max. aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Olympus 30mm 60mm f/3.5 128
Olympus 60mm 120mm f/2.8 185 weather-sealed
Panasonic Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 Asph. 45mm 90mm f/2.8 225
Panasonic f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S 30mm 60mm f/2.8 180
Venus Optics 50mm 100mm f/2.8 240 (announced 17 August 2020)
Mitakon Mitakon Creator 20mm f/2 4-4.5x 20mm 40mm f/2 [99]
Mitakon Mitakon Creator 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro 85mm 170mm f/2.8 [100]
7artisans 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro MFT 60mm 120mm f/2.8 550 1:1 Magnification macro lens

26 cm closest focusing distance

7artisans 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro MFT II 60mm 120mm f/2.8 399 1:1 Magnification macro lens

17.5 cm closest focusing distance[101]

Yasuhara Yasuhara Nanoha x5 f/11 Macro f/11 310 [102]
Schneider Kreuznach 60mm 120mm f/2.4 (announced 28 September 2012) never produced[103]
Meike Meike 85mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Macro 85mm 170mm f/2.8 500 [104]
The fish eye lens Laowa 4 mm f/2,8 of the manufacturer Venus Optics with an angle of view of 220°

Fisheyes[]

Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm EFL Max. aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Fisheye HAL 250 MFT 2.3[105] 2.3mm 4.6mm f/2.8 ≈1700 250° Field of view
Entaniya Fisheye HAL 250 MFT 3.0[105] 3.0mm 6mm f/2.8 ≈1700 250° Field of view
Entaniya Fisheye HAL 250 MFT 3.6[105] 3.6mm 7.2mm f/2.8 ≈1700 250° Field of view
Entaniya Fisheye HAL 200 MFT 3.6[105] 3.6mm 7.2mm f/4.0 860 200° Field of view
Venus Optics Laowa 4 mm f/2,8 4mm 8mm f/2.8 135 210° Field of view[106]
Lensbaby Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye 5.8mm 11.6mm f/3.5 220 185° Field of view[107]
Meike MK-6.5mm f/2.0 Fisheye 6.5mm 13mm f/2.0 300 190° Field of view [108]
Meike MK-8mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm 16mm f/3.5 519 200° Field of view [109]
Olympus Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO 8mm 16mm f/1.8 315 weather-sealed, 2.5 cm minimum focus distance
Olympus 9mm 18mm f/8.0 30 Fixed aperture, manual focus
Panasonic f/3.5 8mm 16mm f/3.5 165 [110]
Samyang Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT 7.5mm 15mm f/3.5 190 Manual focus. Also sold under Walimex,
Bower, and Rokinon brand names[111]
Samyang Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 UMC Fisheye CS II 8mm 16mm f/3.5 450
Samyang Rokinon 9mm f/8.0 RMC 9mm 18mm f/8.0 220
Samyang Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS FISH-EYE 12mm 24mm f/2.8 520 [112]
7artisans 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT 7.5mm 15mm f/2.8 278
Peleng Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm 16mm f/3.5 400 [113]

Prime lenses without autofocus[]

Super Nokton 29 mm F0,8
Brand Product Name Focal Length 35mm EFL and aperture Max. aperture Weight (gr) Remarks
Olympus 15mm 30mm f/16 f/8 Fixed aperture
Cosina Voigtländer Cosina Voigtländer Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 10.5mm 21mm f/1.9 f/0.95 585 [114]
Cosina Voigtländer Cosina Voigtländer Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95 17.5mm 35mm f/1.9 f/0.95 540 [115]
Cosina Voigtländer Cosina Voigtländer Nokton 25mm f/0.95 25mm 50mm f/1.9 f/0.95 435 [116]
Cosina Voigtländer Cosina Voigtländer Nokton 29mm f/0.8 29mm 58mm f/1.6 f/0.8 700 [117]
Cosina Voigtländer Cosina Voigtländer Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 42.5mm 85mm f/1.9 f/0.95 571
Cosina Voigtländer Cosina Voigtländer Nokton 60mm f/0.95 60mm 120mm f/1.9 f/0.95 860 [118]
Cosina Voigtländer Cosina Voigtländer Nokton 60mm f/0.95 II 60mm 120mm f/1.9 f/0.95 435 [119]
Meike Meike 12mm f/2.8 12mm 24mm f/5.6 f/2.8 380 [120]
Meike Meike 25mm f/0.95 25mm 50mm f/1.8 f/0.95 540 [121]
Meike Meike 28mm f/2.8 28mm 56mm f/5.6 f/2.8 102
Meike Meike 35mm f/1.7 35mm 56mm f/3.4 f/1.7 172 [122]
Meike Meike 50mm f/2.0 50mm 100mm f/4.0 f/2.0 185 [123]
Sirui Sirui 35mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x 35mm 70mm f/3.6 f/1.8 700 (announced 7 July 2020)
Sirui Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x 50mm 100mm f/3.6 f/1.8 560 (announced 16 September 2019)
SLR Magic SLR Magic Toy Lens 11mm f/1.4 11mm 22mm f/2.8 f/1.4
SLR Magic SLR Magic Toy Lens 26mm f/1.4 26mm 52mm f/2.8 f/1.4
SLR Magic SLR Magic 8mm f/4.0 8mm 16mm f/8 f/4
SLR Magic SLR Magic 10mm HyperPrime CINE T2.1 10mm 20mm f/4.2 f/2.1
SLR Magic SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 12mm T1.6 12mm 24mm f/3.2 f/1.6 15 cm minimum focusing distance
SLR Magic SLR Magic CINE 17mm T1.6 17mm 34mm f/3.2 f/1.6
SLR Magic SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE II 25mm T0.95 25mm 50mm f/1.9 f/0.95
SLR Magic SLR Magic 35mm CINE Mark II T1.4 35mm 70mm f/2.8 f/1.4
SLR Magic SLR Magic 35mm f/1.7 35mm 70mm f/3.4 f/1.7
SLR Magic SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 35mm T0.95 35mm 70mm f/1.9 f/0.95 APS-H Leica M mount lens with adapter
SLR Magic SLR Magic ANAMORPHOT-CINE 35mm T2.4 35mm 70mm f/4.8 f/2.4
SLR Magic SLR Magic ANAMORPHOT-CINE 50mm T2.8 50mm 100mm f/5.6 f/2.8
SLR Magic SLR Magic HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 50mm 100mm f/1.9 f/0.95
SLR Magic SLR Magic APO-HyperPrime 50mm T2.1 50mm 100mm f/4.2 f/2.1
SLR Magic SLR Magic ANAMORPHOT-CINE 70mm T4 70mm 140mm f/8 f/4
Handevision Handevision Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 40mm 80mm f/1.7 f/0.85 [124]
Meyer Görlitz Nocturnus 35mm f/0.95 35mm 70mm f/1.9 f/0.95
Mitakon Mitakon 24mm f/1.7 24mm 48mm f/3.4 f/1.7
Mitakon Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm 34mm f/1.9 f/0.95 [125]
Mitakon Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 25mm 50mm f/1.9 f/0.95
Mitakon Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 35mm 70mm f/1.9 f/0.95
Mitakon Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 42.5mm 85mm f/2.4 f/1.2
Tokina Tokina Reflex 300mm f/6.3 MF Macro 300mm 600mm f/12.6 f/6.3 298
TTArtisan TTArtisan 17mm f1.4 MFT 17mm 34mm f/2.8 f/1.4 [126]
TTArtisan TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 MFT 35mm 70mm f/2.8 f/1.4 180
TTArtisan TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 MFT 50mm 100mm f/2.4 f/1.2 336 Very bright maximum aperture
Kowa Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 MFT 8.5mm 17mm f/5.6 f/2.8 440 Super-wide angle
Kowa Kowa Prominar 12mm f/1.8 MFT 12mm 24mm f/3.6 f/1.8 475
Kowa Kowa Prominar 25mm f/1.8 MFT 25mm 50mm f/3.6 f/1.8 400
Samyang Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS 10mm 20mm f/5.6 f/2.8 Also sold under Rokinon brand name.
Samyang Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS 12mm 24mm f/4 f/2.0 Also sold under Rokinon brand name.
Samyang Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC 14mm 28mm f/5.6 f/2.8 570 [127]
Samyang Samyang 14mm f/2.8 MK2 14mm 28mm f/5.6 f/2.8 692 [128]
Samyang Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm 32mm f/4 f/2.0
Samyang Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC 20mm 40mm f/3.6 f/1.8 520 [129]
Samyang Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm 42mm f/2.8 f/1.4 CINE versions available.
Samyang Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC 24mm 48mm f/2.8 f/1.4 Also sold under Rokinon brand name.
Samyang Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS 35mm 70mm f/2.4 f/1.2 [130]
Samyang Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC 35mm 70mm f/2.8 f/1.4 Also sold under Rokinon brand name.
Samyang Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 50mm 100mm f/2.4 f/1.2 CINE versions available.
Samyang Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC 50mm 100mm f/2.8 f/1.4 555 [131]
Samyang Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC 85mm 170mm f/2.8 f/1.4
Samyang Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS 85mm 170mm f/3.2 f/1.8 356 [132]
Samyang Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC MACRO 100mm 200mm f/5.6 f/2.8 725 [133]
Samyang Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC 135mm 270mm f/4 f/2.0
Samyang Rokinon Reflex 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS 300mm 600mm f/12.6 f/6.3
Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2.0 7.5mm 15mm f/4 f/2.0 200 (150) Rectilinear, (announced 14 Sept 2016)
Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT 10mm 20mm f/4 f/2.0 125 [134]
Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT 17mm 34mm f/3.6 f/1.8 172 [135]
Veydra Veydra Mini Prime 12mm T2.2 12mm 24mm f/4.4 f/2.2
Veydra Veydra Mini Prime 16mm T2.2 16mm 32mm f/4.4 f/2.2
Veydra Veydra Mini Prime 19mm T2.2 19mm 38mm f/4.4 f/2.2
Veydra Veydra Mini Prime 25mm T2.2 25mm 50mm f/4.4 f/2.2
Veydra Veydra Mini Prime 35mm T2.2 35mm 70mm f/4.4 f/2.2
Veydra Veydra Mini Prime 50mm T2.2 50mm 100mm f/4.4 f/2.2
Veydra Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2 85mm 170mm f/4.4 f/2.2 (announced 12 April 2015)
7artisans 7artisans 18mm f6.3 UFO MFT 18mm 36mm f/12.6 f/6.3 49
7artisans 7artisans 25mm f1.8 MFT 25mm 50mm f/3.6 f/1.8 143 Available in Black or Gold/Silver
7artisans 7artisans 50mm f1.8 MFT 50mm 100mm f/3.6 f/1.8 168
7artisans 7artisans 55mm f1.4 MFT 55mm 110mm f/2.8 f/1.8 272 Available in Black or Silver
7artisans 7artisans 35mm f1.2 MFT 35mm 70mm f/2.4 f/1.2 150 Available in Black or Silver
7artisans 7artisans 12mm f2.8 MFT 12mm 24mm f/5.6 f/2.8 295
7artisans 7artisans 35mm f0.95 MFT 35mm 70mm f/1.8 f/0.95 369 Ultra-bright maximum aperture
Lensbaby Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm 56mm f/5 f/2.5 454 [136]
Lensbaby Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm 112mm f/3.2 f/1.6 410 [137]
Lensbaby Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 85mm 170mm f/3.6 f/1.8 530 [138]
Kodak Kodak Pixpro SF 400mm f/6.7 Fieldscope 400mm 800mm f/13,4 f/6.7 640 [139]
Jackar Jackar SnapShooter 34mm f/1.8 34mm 68mm f/3,6 f/1.8 145 [140]
Zonlai Zonlai 22mm f/1.8 22mm 44mm f/3,6 f/1.8 [141]
Zonlai Zonlai 25mm f/1.8 25mm 50mm f/3,6 f/1.8 [142]
Zonlai Zonlai 35mm f/1.6 35mm 70m f/3,2 f/1.6 [143]
Zonlai Zonlai 35mm f/1.8 35mm 70m f/3,6 f/1.8 140 [144]
Zonlai Zonlai 50mm f/1.4 50mm 100m f/2,8 f/1.4 [145]

Other lenses[]

3D lenses

  • f/12 (35mm EFL and aperture = 65mmf/24) when using 16:9 format on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. This lens is only compatible with newer Panasonic bodies and the Olympus OMD E-M5. Not compatible with Panasonic Lumix DMC G-1, GF-1 and GH-1. Not compatible with any Olympus PEN digital cameras.

Digiscoping lenses

  • f/8-25 (announced September 2011)(35mm EFL and aperture = 840–2520 mm f/16-50)[146]

Pinhole

  • f/128 'lens' cap (announced March 2012)(35mm EFL and aperture = 12mm f/256)[147]
  • f/96 - f/128 'lens' cap[148]

Special effects

  • Lensbaby Trio 28mm f/3.5. 3-in-1 effects.[149]
  • Lensbaby Sol 22mm f/3.5. Creates a spot of focus effect surrounded by smooth bokeh.[150]
  • Lensbaby Spark 2.0 50mm f/2.5. Squeeze and tilt it to focus.[151]
  • Photex MC 50mm f/2 Tilt-Shift.[152]
  • Samyang 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift.[153]

3D[]

On July 27, 2010 Panasonic announced the development of a three-dimensional optic solution for the Micro Four Thirds system. A specially designed lens allows it to capture stereo images compatible with VIERA 3D-TV-sets and Blu-ray 3D Disc Players.[154]

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Rangefinder
style
PEN 		Mid-range E-P1 E-P2 E-P3 E-P5 PEN-F
Upper-entry E-PL1 E-PL2 E-PL3 E-PL5 E-PL6 E-PL7
Entry-level E-PM1 E-PM2
remote Air
Panasonic SLR style High-end Video GH5S
High-end Photo G9 ‡
High-end GH1 GH2 GH3 GH4 GH5
Mid-range G1 G2 G3 G5 G6 G7 G80/G85 G95
Entry-level G10
Rangefinder style Advanced GX1 GX7 GX8
Mid-range GM1 GM5
Entry-level GF1 GF2 GF3 GF5 GF6 GF7 GX800/GX850/GF9
Camcorder Professional
Kodak Rangefinder style Entry-level S-1
DJI Drone .
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YI Rangefinder style Entry-level
Blackmagic Design Rangefinder style High-End Video Cinema Camera
Pocket Cinema Camera
Z CAM Entry-level
JVC Camcorder Professional
SVS-Vistek Industrial EVO Tracer
  • Video is not available on this device
  • Weather sealed
  • in-body stabilization (5-axis)
  • Touchscreen (italic)
  • ‡ High Res mode
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