Best Prime Lenses for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II (DxOMark)

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Olympus E-M1 II (B&H/ Adorama/ AmazoneBay) mirrorless camera was officially announced in September 2016, featuring a newly designed 20.4MP MOS sensor and TruePic VIII engine, 60 fps in Single AF and an incredible 18 fps with C-AF, 5-axis image stabilization, weather-sealed and a large electronic viewfinder, 3″ LCD… DxOMark tested more than 20 prime lenses and find the best prime lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II. See the details below:

Best Wide-angle Prime/  Best Standard Prime/ Best Short Telephot Prime/ Best Long Telephoto Prime

Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II

According to the Dxomark, Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH lens is the best wide-angle prime for Olympus E-M1 Mark II with the highest overall score of 26, followed by Olympus ED 12mm F2.0 lens, which is a little more expensive than the Panasonic.

Lens DxOMark Buy Now
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 Lens 25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

Best Standard Prime Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II

From below, you can see, Panasonic Leica DG 25mm F1.4 ASPH is the best standard Prime lens for Olympus E-M1 Mark II, followed by Olympus ED 17mm F1.8 lens. You can also choose the Panasonic 25mm F1.7 and 20mm F1.7 II ASPH lens. The cheaper Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN A lens is another best choice for only $199.

Lens DxOMark Buy Now
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/1.8 25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH  25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH 24 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN A 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

Best Short Telephoto Prime Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II

Short telephoto focal lengths for MTF shooters range between 30mm and 45mm (60mm and 90mm equivalent), so in this range, Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mmF1.2 ASPH is your best choice.

Lens DxOMark Buy Now
Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH 30 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN C 28 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 45mm F1.8 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Panasonic LUMIX G MACRO 30mm f/2.8 ASPHH 25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN A 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

Best Long Telephoto Prime Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II

In this range from below, you can see, Olympus ED 75mm F1.8 is the best telephoto prime lens for E-M1 Mark II. Of course, you can choose a little cheaper lenses such as Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN art and Olympus ED 60mm F2.8 Macro lens.

Lens DxOMark Buy Now
Olympus ED 75mm f/1.8 31 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN A 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro 24 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay