Olympus E-M1 II (B&H/ Adorama/ Amazon/ eBay) 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 |