Budget lenses for Micro Four Thirds mount
5 budget options that fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies — the affordable entry points that still deliver. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.
Shooting a specific body? Per-camera fits: OM System OM-1 · OM System OM-1 Mark II · OM System OM-3 · OM System OM-5 · Panasonic Lumix G100 · Panasonic Lumix G9 II · Panasonic Lumix GH6 · Panasonic Lumix GH7 · Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV · Panasonic Lumix G9.
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Filter | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-60mm |  Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | See price on Amazon | f/3.5-5.6 | 210 g | 58mm | zoom | M4/3 | EverydayTravelBudget |
| 25mm | Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 | See price on Amazon | f/1.7 | 125 g | 46mm | prime | M4/3 | StreetEverydayStandard primeBudget |
| 42.5mm | Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS | See price on Amazon | f/1.7 | 130 g | — | prime | M4/3 | PortraitLow-lightBudget |
| 45mm | Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 | See price on Amazon | f/1.8 | 116 g | — | prime | M4/3 | PortraitBudgetLow-light |
| 100-300mm | Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II | See price on Amazon | f/4-5.6 | 520 g | 67mm | zoom | M4/3 | Sports & actionTelephotoTravelBudget |
Weight & weather sealing: which of these can you carry all day?
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 5 of the 5 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 | 116g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 | 125g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS | 130g | None claimed (Source specification states "Sealing: No".) |
| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | 210g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II | 520g | Not verified |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 at 116g.
All Micro Four Thirds lenses: the full Micro Four Thirds index · other mounts: Sony E · Canon RF · Nikon Z · Fujifilm X · L-Mount.