Olympus E-M1 II (B&H/ Adorama/ Amazon/ eBay) mirrorless camera was officially announced in September 2016. DxOMark tested more than 20 zoom lenses covering focal lengths from an ultra-wide-angle 7mm to a super-telephoto 300mm. See the details below:
Best Wide-angle Zoom/ Best Standard Zoom/ Best Telephoto Zoom/ Best Super Telephoto Zoom
Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II
According to the Dxomark, Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 lens is the best wide-angle zoom for Olympus E-M1 Mark II with the overall score of 19. You can also choose the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens, which is only one point lower than the Panasonic.
Lens | DxOMark | Buy Now |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 lens | 19 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens | 18 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Standard Zoom Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II
Standard zoom lens offers a wide-angle through to short-telephoto focal length, making them a convenient choice for landscapes and portraits. From below, you can see, Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 is the best standard Prime lens for Olympus E-M1 Mark II, followed by the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH.
Lens | DxOMark | Buy Now |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II
In this range from below, Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 ASPH is the best telephoto zoom lens for Olympus E-M1 Mark II, but it is very expensive. You can choose Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH lens under $200.
Lens | DxOMark | Buy Now |
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 ASPH | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R | 19 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH | 16 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Super Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark II
If you are looking for “all-in-one” lenses for your Olympus E-M1 Mark II, you can buy Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH and Olympus 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II.
Lens | DxOMark | Buy Now |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Olympus 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II | 13 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |