This Olympus offers ten fps continuous shooting, five fps with autofocus, and 1/8000th sec maximum shutter speed.

How do we push the performing capabilities of this camera even further? With the right set of lenses, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II turns into an absolute photographic beast.

Best Prime Lens For Portrait Photography

Olympus 45mm f/1.2 has a Z Nano coating for extra-low reflection. Regarding ergonomics, the lens has an easy-access custom function button, so if you are tech-savvy and love to experiment with controls, you will like this feature.

The lens body is constructed to be weatherproof, and it can withstand dust and extreme colds. I prefer the manual focus clutch this lens has.

It also has a high-speed MSC focusing system that ensures fast and silent focus capabilities. Since the maximum aperture operates at f/1.2, you can be assured you will get stunning images under every lighting condition while also changing into the elements.

The quick auto and manual focusing clutch on the lens makes switching easy, and you can achieve accurate focus quickly through auto and manual focusing.

The minimum close distance is a bit too far for my taste, but it is pretty decent, considering this lens is a prime one. I am most impressed with the quality of the build, even little things like a barrel.

The focusing button is placed where a finger would be, and the grip on the barrel to facilitate getting the lens on and off fits correctly.

Best Wide-Angle Lens for Landscape Photography

Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 has an equivalent focal length on Micro Four Third cameras with f/4 constant aperture. The lens offers camera stabilization via the camera body, so this feature depends on the camera you have.

The minimum focusing distance is 9.84 inches. One of the first things I have noticed with this lens is a slight chromatic aberration and edge-to-edge softness. Fortunately, it is an easy fix in Olympus Pen F or Lightroom.

The purple flaring is very definitely an issue, though. The shot is blown-up if I have a light source in my frame. But other than that, images are razor-sharp and are focused quite nicely.

Because of the wide angle, it is sometimes difficult not to have some sun bleed in if you face the sun in any way. Because there is no filter, you have to be careful with dust, and because there is no filter, I feel I need to carry the lens cap, which is massive.

However:

I adore the micro four-third function that allows me to print high-quality images. In terms of sharpness, this Panasonic lens is very sharp from wide open throughout the zoom range.

Stop it down to f/5.6, and you can leave it there. Just try to focus on the hyperfocal point, and you will have crisp images with everything in focus and minimal corner-shading.

Best All-Around Lens For Everyday Photography

Having an f/1.4 aperture on an all-around lens is what many would consider a luxury. Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 provides the ultimate quality in optical performance. All high-end lenses have a nano surface coating supplied by Panasonic, eliminating unwanted ghosting and flare issues.

The lens has a 46 mm thread mount for a polarizer and another for lens filters. I have concluded this is a fantastic lens that easily achieves a tremendous field depth during the testing.

The build quality is excellent; it is plastic but does not feel cheap or flimsy. When considering sharpness, it is wise to say that all of the images shot with this lens are impressive and tack-sharp, even at the maximum opening.

The f/1.4 aperture is excellent and works fine in low-light situations, so it is easy to use this lens for urban night photo sessions.

Unfortunately:

The 25 mm can sometimes be limiting, especially in confined spaces, and the lens is considerably more significant compared to other lenses in the prime category.

However, it is an affordable and impressive lens, and the quality of the materials is high, even though there is a lot of plastic.

Best Telephoto Lens For Wildlife Photography

• Lens Type: Standard
• Mounting Type: Micro Four Thirds
• Focal Length Range: 35-100mm
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.85 m
• Weight: 12.7 ounces
• Dimensions: 3.94 x 2.64 x 2.64 inches

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 has Panasonic’s optical image stabilization system with enhanced Lumix Dual image stabilization. Its durable metal body can withstand harsh weather conditions, including splashes, dust, and extreme frosts.

The nano-coating is from the X-series with two ED and one USD element. Considering this is a telephoto lens with a fantastic f/2.8 aperture, it is relatively compact.

Sometimes in the test phase, I wished the focal length was a little longer. If I am outdoors, capturing photos and videos of wildlife, but for the most part, it’s a perfect focal length for most of the zoom needs.

If you pair this lens with Olympus E-M5 II, you will capture shockingly still footage even at 100mm handheld.

The lens can also achieve an extraordinary shallow depth of field and a beautiful bokeh. The sharpness I have achieved with this lens is fantastic, with precise crystal details and high contrast.

The build quality of the lens is excellent as well. The materials feel reliable and robust, while the lens’s compact size will be acceptable to most users.

Best Macro Lens For Macro Photography

Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 has a focal length of 45 mm, equivalent to 90 mm, on a 35mm film camera. The lens mechanism uses an aspherical lens and an ED lens comprised of fourteen lenses arranged in ten groups.

In terms of technology advancing, it is wise to say that the inner focus motor system makes action smooth and silent when capturing still and video content. I particularly like that the minimum focus distance can instantly be changed to 150 mm or 500 mm.

The lens will directly focus on 1:1 magnification (life-size) without an extension tube. As expected, all of the images I took with this lens were razor-sharp. Picture quality is consistent throughout all f-stops, from f/2.8 to f/11.

Unfortunately, there is a slight deterioration at f/16 to f/22 due to diffraction, but still good. The vignette issues are barely noticeable, and the color fringing is mild at most apertures.

However:

Those are the minor details that lots of users will not mind. Since I love to test macro lenses as portrait lenses, I must say that the bokeh effects were extraordinarily sound.

The whole auto-focus system is responsive and fast under almost any lighting. So, in conclusion, when I count on all of the factors, I highly recommend this lens for purchase.

Best lenses for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

My take on compact cameras is that they truly deserve their spot under the sun with the innovation in technology.

Facelift versions of classic cameras that offer improved performances at affordable prices could become a new trend. I had an excellent time testing out lenses with Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II.

It is a decent camera with quite good performance. When you pick out the best lenses for this camera, you will surely be on your way to getting higher-quality images.

We have other similar guides on LensesPro, such as the Canon R lens article or Nikon D3300 optics.

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