Please note, the below table is still under development, the values and design may still change slightly. Lenses marked with an asterisk (*) are part of my current equipment. Lens size comparison was created based on www.camerasize.com.
Since shooting on the M43 format, I’ve had my share of various bodies and especially lenses in my hands (*‘My current Equipment’). A lot of people ask me for help when choosing their best equipment and of course we get to cover a number of different topics. For the most part, it’s a major struggle between what people want, what they really need, and what they can afford. As a result, I decided to write something for each piece of equipment I had on my m43 in the scope of short practical observations. I scored all lenses on a scale of 1-10 in terms of processing, equipment and sharpness. I must admit that the quality of each lens that I had the opportunity to test or use for a long time is at a very high level and I can easily imagine having each of them as part of my gear. The uniform reviews allow you now to read a detailed evaluation for each lens reflecting exclusively my personal opinion. Each evaluation is based on actual in-the-field use and may therefore differ from, for example, lab tests available on the Internet.
Last update: 11th November 2021
0 – 1.5 BAD | 2 – 4.5 POOR | 5 – 6.5 GOOD | 7 – 8.5 VERY GOOD | 9 – 10 EXCELLENT
Lens
Build Quality
Features
Sharpness
M.Zuiko 7-14mm/2.8 (93%)
10
8.5
9.5
Laowa 7.5mm/2* (83%)
8.5
7.5
9
M.Zuiko 8mm/1.8* (95%)
10
9
9.5
M.Zuiko 8-25mm/4* (95%)
9.5
9.5
9.5
Laowa 10mm/2 Zero-D (88%)
9
8.5
9
M.Zuiko 12-40mm/2.8 (96%)
9.5
9
9.5
M.Zuiko 12-100mm/4 IS* (97%)
10
9.5
9.5
M.Zuiko 12-200mm/3.5 – 6.3 (82%)
8.5
8.5
7.5
M.Zuiko 14-42mm/3.5 – 5.6 (80%)
8.5
7
8.5
M.Zuiko 17mm/1.2 (97%)
10
9
10
M.Zuiko 25mm/1.2* (97%)
10
9
10
M.Zuiko 30mm/3.5 (87%)
9
8.5
8.5
M.Zuiko 40-150mm/2.8 (98%)
10
9.5
10
M.Zuiko 45mm/1.2 (97%)
10
9
10
Laowa 50mm/2.8 Macro (86%)
9
8
9
M.Zuiko 60mm/2.8* (88%)
9
9
8.5
M.Zuiko 75mm/1.8 (97%)
10
9
10
9
9.5
8.5
8.5
9
8
M.Zuiko 150-400mm/4.5 IS (100%)
10
10
9.5
9
9.5
10
M.Zuiko 300mm/4 IS (98%)
10
9.5
10
