Ranking my 5 favourite TINY lenses

[@MicroFourNerds]

What is your favourite micro four thirds lens? (Tiny or otherwise!)

[@allVishal]

Recently got a Ttartisan 25mm f2 for my EM5 mk2. Really surprised by the quality of it, and it's cheap! Manual focus fun.

[@jarihuikari8921]

M.Zuiko 30mm f3.5 macro lens (which is very lightweight.) Others are Sigma 60mm f2.8 (which is very sharp) and Samyang 300mm f6.3 Reflex lens (which is very tiny for that much focal length. It's a little difficult to focus precisely, but it's very enjoyable lens, at least for weird photographers like me.)

[@prizepictures1]

@@jarihuikari8921: Nice choices.

[@lindamarx1256]

Close call. The 20mm is more versatile, but I love the Oly 45mm for portraits... Those two. Other than that, I have a Pana 14-45mm (very sharp but a bit heavy for my taste) plus an old Oly 40-150mm that I've never used. I'm interested in the 12-32mm but also in the Panaleica 15mm ...

[@Sven-R]

My favourite M43 lens has to be the Olympus 60mm macro lens. I love this so much. Second to that the Olympus 45mm you had in your video. Such a nice portrait lens.

[@BeingWolfy]

I think you nailed it, imho. Only one I would add to the list is the panny leica 15mm 1.7.

[@kiwipics]

The only lens that I would like to have .....

[@tomfenn7149]

I take it you don’t know about the DJI ‘clone’?

[@stevewhiteley9249]

The PL 15mm is my go to on a GX9 for walkaround. Feels like and shoots like a really classy setup.

[@loushared6602]

@@stevewhiteley9249 I completely agree. It’s my latest setup and though I don’t have that many images, I love it.

[@paulknight7789]

I love the GX9 with a PL 15/1.7. Not only does it look good on the camera, it captures excellent images. I find the focal length just about right. A very versatile setup.

[@Kelkschiz]

The 20mm F1.7 is easily my favorite Lumix lens ever. Tiny, well-made, sharp, fast. Only the focusing speed leaves a little to be desired. But overall, just so much goodness in a tiny package.

[@Bill-NM]

It focuses loudly. Which is sad. Yes - a favorite lens. But not for video.

[@eduardoniederauer5537]

I don't even own a micro four thirds camera but for some reason KZbin recommneded me your channel. And I loved the vibe!😂 Your sense of humor when rating the lenses is really something haha. And your pictures are awesome, by the way!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thanks so much! 😁🙏

[@robertjohns7010]

I recently went to Rome, and found that the Lumix 12 to 32mm lens is a belter for both interior and street photography. It is definitely my new favourite lens, although I do love the Lumix 25mm F1.7, it tended to be used far less than I thought it would. I also found that the Olympus 9mm F8 Body Cap lens was great fun (and very small).

[@rebeccamaher7850]

Going to Rome in September and considering leaving my 25mm at home and just taking the 12-32 and the 45mm - just wondering if you brought a longer zoom and if so did you use it much? Thank you!

[@robertjohns7010]

@@rebeccamaher7850 Yes I took a Lumix Vario 14 to 45mm f3.5-5.6 Mega OIS which I used a couple of times on Palatine Hill, but that was all. I also took an older Lumix Vario 45 to 200mm f4-5.6 Mega OIS which did not use at all as it does weigh a bit more than other lenses (although there were some shots which would have benefited from this lens), I don't think I will travel with it in future, but I would consider something around the 100mm mark if it is light weight. the other lens that was used a fair amount was the Lumix 25mm f1.7 which was great for indoor shots as the wide aperture did cut the potential noise issue. I think that a fast wide angle for indoor use would be great (I like the look of the 14mm!).

[@SurfinScientist]

I have the Lumix 12-32mm and the Lumix 35-100mm. Great lenses and very compact. For people who consider the Olympus 45mm lens, there is also a similar lens from Lumix, i.e., the 42.5mm F1.7. It is quite small, and has very good optics with a small minimal focusing distance, so it can be used as a semi-macro lens, if a proper macro is not at hand.

[@MrJed_s]

I'm so glad there's still someone on KZbin who appreciates truly small camera gear. Maybe if you keep driving up prices of 2nd hand tiny M43 gear Pana/Oly will take notice and focus on small gear again... can always hope :) 14, 20, and 12-32 is my travel kit (with a GX850)

[@alanwainwright79]

Fun video, really highlighting the benefits of M4/3 lenses for everyday use. I bought the Lumix 20mm and 14mm used many years ago from a guy who was clearing out his M4/3 gear. I paid around $250 for both and they have paid me back in spades. I also did a strangers project on Flickr and many of my portraits were taken with the Olympus 45mm, the results were always very satisfying. I really enjoy your channel Emily, all the best from a Scouser in Canada.

[@lumixographer2185]

My favorite tiny lens combo was the Lumix 14-42mm power zoom on my GX850❤. Power on and instantly ready to go. A combo so small that it fit in my pocket! But, if you love something, give it away...to a child. My grand daughter loves her new GX850 with a tiny lens. Tiny cameras with tiny lenses that fit the hands of a child opens their eyes to new ways of seeing!

[@richardmccutcheon6399]

The combination of the Oly 17 and Oly 45 on my Pen-F is my go-to walk around kit. Either lens fits easily in a pocket and with them I cover most walk around situations.

[@chriscracknell1593]

My Olympus 17mm was on my camera when it was hit by a large stone falling several hundred meters on (yes!) Mount Olympus last summer. It still works though the manual focus clutch ring can't be engaged at the moment. Basically, the lens and the OM1 hanging around my neck served as very expensive body armour protecting me from the actual stone strike. The Camera body works fine, though with some scars and a bit of scraping to get the lens-removal button moving freely again. So, I endorse the durability of this lens.

[@stephenbrasure4331]

The Oly 45mm 1.8 is an incredible lens and I need to use it more. I also have the Oly 17mm 1.8 and have started to use it more. Doing a lot of nature/wildlife photography, use my Oly Pro zoom lenses a lot more. But I've made it a goal to spend more time with some of the prime lenses own that spend far too much time in the storage bag. For image quality, the 45 mm 1.8 lens is my favorite.

[@Apollostowel]

It’s a great list when it starts with the three lenses you kept!

[@cristinasd8051]

The oly 17mm is a lens I would really like to have. But you're right, it's pricey. And I have the panleica 15mm f1.7, which is a fantastic lens. So I cant justify getting the oly when its about the same focal length, almost. As for compact zooms, I have had two of the 12-32's but have sold them both. I actually prefer the oly 14-42 pancake because I can turn the camera one with one hand. The Lumix one, you have to turn the lens for it work --- needing two hands just to turn the camera on. I have two kids, a 6 month old and an almost three year old --- having two hands to handle a camera is just a luxury I unfortunately do not have 🤣

[@bitsandblocks7826]

Great video Emily. I agree with your rankings. I like the Pana Leica too but it's an atypical focal length not for everyone. Only one I love as a small lens in addition is the panasonic 35-100mm f4-5.6. The fact you can have a 70-200 equivalent lens with IS that you can keep in your pocket just amazes me. It's not optically wonderful but it's way better than anything my smartphone can achieve and I can always have it with me. GX880, 14mm f2.5 and the 35-100 and i'm sorted for the day.

[@BacaBaconi]

I have a “mini” combo that is fantastic for my needs, Lumix gm1 with 12-32mm and 35-100mm f4-5.6 and all fits in small sling bag for EDC 👌

[@mattfowlerkc]

Great choices. The thing I love most about MFT is the compact size. The top choice in my bag might actually be the Panasonic 14-140 just because of the range it covers.

[@glennsak]

Great video! The combo of the 20 and 45 is all I need for most events and walkabouts.

[@teratism143]

Just got a preloved Loawa 10mm F/2. It's super fun.

[@paulknight7789]

Hi Emily, I recently bought the Panasonic 35-100/4.0-5.6 for the reasons you mentioned and you are going to love it. I often pair it with the PL 15/1.7 and PL 25/1.4 which results in just a 10mm gap between each lens. Love your channel by the way ❤

[@RogerNordin]

When I bought a used OM-D E-M5 Mark II the nifty nittle PZ pancake 14-42 zoom was included with it. No IS in it of course, since it's intended for an Olympus body that already has it. But really sharp nice results and love the motorized action with automatic extension/retraction over the manual two handed action on the otherwise really nice 12-32 (own two o those, silver and black, lol). Plus having a manual focusing ring in this super compact package is really really great for situatuons when the focus needs a helping hand. Only thing that takes a bit getting used to is the opposite turning direction of zooms Olympus vs Panasonic.

[@pattyconnelly8823]

So glad to have discovered LUMIX cameras if only to find your channel! ❤

[@DavidPalmer_blinder]

i love that 14mm on my bmpcc OG. yeah i will usually go for the 12-35 lumix for that camera but when i just want something that is absolutely minimal, i'll just use the 14mm, turns the OG into this mini cinema powerhouse!

[@Martin-nu6ym]

I've only started my endeavor into micro four thirds several months ago, thanks to the introduction of the 90 macro which compelled me to go with an OM-1. Also added the Pen F for a second camera. I have the first three lenses on your list. 🙂I really like the M.Zuiko 30 macro for a small lens. However, my favorite lens is one of the bigger ones, the M.Zuiko 40-150 f2.8 on the OM-1 paired with one of the three of the tiny lenses on the Pen F.

[@gerardjanssen4992]

I also like the Panasonic 9 mm f1.7. Maybe not so cheap, but it is great.

[@powerlink2000]

Another great video. You were born to do this! 🎉 😊 I Agee the Olympus 17mm (the most expensive in the list) is worth every penny.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@deanrobertnoble138]

The 20mm 1.7 basically lives on my camera. The focal length just works really well for me; it’s sharp, fast and compact. Yes, a bit slower to focus but how i use it, it’s fine. Another shoutout for the 35-100mm. Been using that this weekend at The Birmingham Dragon Boat races. Was a perfect small lens for the reach i needed and being a sunny day, it was fine; even at the long end. So tiny for the really useful 70-200mm equivalent! Great video; thankyou!

[@tapsahuovinen3886]

Excellent selection! I have owned or still own all of those but my favourite overall is the PanaLeica 15mm. To my I the pictures turn out really well. More expensive though but after testing it I sold my Olympus 17mm. Thanks for another great video!

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

I don't know what I like most about this nerd. The professional information - great lenses indeed - and oh yes - used refurbished are as good as new if you know from where you buy -or is it the wonderful photograph she produces - or just - her way to communicate. I wish I had teachers like her in my life. Thank you! And yes - Lumix is my favorite tool, toy, and collector's items.

[@Emerald_City_]

*Nice choice!* Have no experience with the Oly 17mm f1.8. All the others I've used. For years I thought the Lumix 14mm f2.5 was a bad lens and ignored it. But much later, I learned that it's a type of lens that asks for a lot of attention and work, and if you give it to her, she will perform. My favorite focal lengths are 20mm and 30mm, but that's something personal. The Lumix 20mm f1.7 I had three copies of and all three performed a little bit different. The best one was my favorite lens because there was something analogue to the images taken with it, as if you were shooting film, but got it very sharp. If I'd have to pick an *objective winner* though, that would be the Lumix 42.5mm f1.7. It is a wonder, not a lens. Sharpness, contrast, micro-contrast, colors, size, stabilization, _"Leitz Wetzlar"_ character, you name it. The only drawback is the lack of weather sealing.

[@keithspillett5298]

I love ALL the lenses you mention, but I think my 'new' favourite M43 lens has to be one I bought to go on a recent cruise. It's a little bigger, but it's the amazing olympus 14-150 zoom. What an insanely versatile chunk of magicness! Not stupidly large for its range either!

[@rumrill5020]

Great video. These lenses are why I picked up a M43 camera. Love the Olympus 17mm and Panasonic 14mm. Maybe it’s time for a tiny zoom, too.

[@Frazec_Atsjenkov]

Having a small light camera and lens setup makes all the difference. In the range of tiny pancake lenses, I also love the Olympus and Lumix 14-42mm powered zooms. Both brands have one. The Lumix also has IS. Though it has to be said, the 20mm 1.7 is my favorite tiny lens. So much goodness in such a tiny package.

[@winc06]

I use the tiny, light, plasticky 35-100/4.5-5.6 on my LUMIX GM-5. Love it for a little reach. It has captured some images I love.

[@stuartriley]

I love you mini-lens picks. I have two of them but might consider getting the 45mm for portraits. Thank you for your reviews and you sharing your time and experiences.

[@anatolipolyakov753]

your whole persona is AWESOME and i like how informative your videos are

[@g0fvt]

You have reminded me and inspired me to use the little 14mm Lumix lense, I went through a phase of buying lenses and not using them enough, perhaps I should pair it with my GF6 as a compact arrangement. Like your informal presentation and fun attitude.

[@yule0]

I love the 14mm and I use it on a GF3 because it's an awesome pairing.

[@nigelhoward3003]

Hi Emily, Love your channel, only found it by chance looking for some inspiration for a new compact camera after selling all my full frame Nikon gear ; you have really given me some brilliant ideas that I'd would never of thought of! I'm currently working my way through all your videos, the way you put it across is brilliant, keep up the good work 😊

[@doncon3076]

The Panny Leica 15mm is my favorite lens ever possibly….amazing character

[@richarddickson3211]

The 35-100 lumix lens, recomended To me by the late David Thorpe, used it loads of times, its tiny and light, and inexpensive.

[@andreatilli6227]

This or Olympus 40-150 ?

[@alangamble3236]

I still refer back to David’s video archive his advice and humour is missed

[@majronini]

I was struggling to decide how to upgrade having 35-100 and stock 12-32. Went for PL 25mm f/1.4 and I love it. If there's anything else I would like to hoard right now it's probably PL 9mm f/1.7. Both of these lenses qualify as compact, and while there are even smaller alternatives I personally think that they are worth mention as they excel in some areas.

[@yursan9]

I also have the same 3 lenses. 😆 I can bring the 3 of them everywhere, the 12-32 is stuck on the camera by default. If I want to take farther object, switch to the 35-100mm. It's quite sharp on the far end. If it's get dark, or I want to take portrait shoot, use the 25mm.

[@salgado_fotos]

Congratulations on your channel. I have to say that I quite agree with you. I have those lenses and I like them all. My order could be: 1.- M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8, 2.- M.Zuiko 12mm f2, 3.- M.Zuiko 25mm 1.8, 4.- Lumix 20mm 1.7, 5.- Lumix 14mm 2.5, 6.- M.Zuiko 45mm 1.8 (although for portraits it would rise to number one). In a different league are the Lumix 12-32mm (I like it much more than the 14-42 from Olympus) and the Lumix 35-100 with a tiny size (excellent all-metal construction).

[@melbutterworth7976]

One of my favourite lenses is the Chroma Camera 24mm f11 for l39 mount. With a cheap adapter it falls into the same category as the Olympus body cap lenses but is a much tighter fov which is super interesting for this type of lens. It also covers up to full frame if you have any cameras with a larger sensor or a film rangefinder.

[@chriswilliams1096]

After trying out a number of lenses I settled for the 12-32 and the 35-100 as my "do everything" kit. The first was the kit lens that came with my GX80 and the second was a white box item from a split camera and 2 lens kit (only £100!). I love playing with cheap chinese cctv lenses on adapters, too. My Nikon gear mostly stays at home now as I can't be arsed to cart all that weight around.

[@alangamble3236]

My EPL8 usually carries the Lumix 20mm 1.7 but when travelling it’s the 12-32 and 35-100 perfect small lightweight combo.

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

The 14mm/2.5 sits most of the time on my G80. I have used it a lot. I started into MFT with a GF1, the 14-45mm/3.5-5.6 the 14mm and the 20mm. The idea was to have a small second camera together with the Nikon DSLR. I liked it so much, that I retired the Nikon.

[@pavelperina7629]

Same, GF1->G5->G80 and then I realized I liked GF1 with 20mm the most and bought Fuji X100V which is similar, but with tilt screen, view finder, closer minimal distance and 10 years newer technology. I never liked 14-45mm, maybe I had a bad piece and one side always seemed a bit out of focus. Nowadays I'm using 12-60/f3.5-5.6 on G80 most of the time and 45-150 in a camera bag.

[@DougGephardt]

Besides several you mentioned, I also have an Oly 17mm/2.8 pancake that makes a good small setup like the Panasonic 14/2.5. I think it’s more rare / harder to find. Image quality is NOT the same as the 17/1.8 but good for the size.

[@bradleyeid9260]

I have both the Zuiko 17mm F1.8 and Zuiko 17mm F2.8. I travel with the F2.8 pancake more often then slightly larger F1.8. For portraits, I prefer the look of the F2.8 images. Not sure why.

[@DougGephardt]

@@bradleyeid9260 I'll try the 2.8 on some portraits!

[@bradleyeid9260]

@@DougGephardt My favorite portrait lens is the Zuiko 25mm F1.8, but 17mm is more convenient for travel portraits. My travel portraits are mostly stopped down to at least F4.0 so background is identifiable.

[@samwang5831]

The Oly 17mmf1.8 gives a nice cinematic look to videos. This one is all metal and feels great in the hand.

[@regenytarmovies]

Your videos are fantastic, my native language is not English, but I understand everything. Your photos are amazing too. I'm just getting ready for a photo trip to Transylvania, and I think your presets will be good for making the result more beautiful, I'll buy it.

[@yule0]

So glad I found your channel! I think you are highlighting what I love about the m43 ecosystem: small size and low weight mean I am enjoying my camera a lot more and taking it with me a lot more. I just don't have to think about it. I love the line-up for this video and I agree with most of what you said. I think focal length is also a matter of personal taste so my top pick is the 14mm. It's perfection, to me.

[@togepitogepi7734]

The portrait lens I would recommend is the xiaoyi 42.5 1.8, it's said to be a Kodak legacy, good imaging, very tiny, light, quite pretty, comes in silver. I'm guessing it's hard to get in your area though.

[@AndrewSowerby]

It was thanks to your review that I picked up a Meike 28mm f/2.8 a year or two ago. I love that little pancake - it's such a joy to use and produces beautiful images AND it's cheap as chips!

[@tablameister]

Good selection of tiny lenses for micro 4/3. Of the 5 lenses you mention, I have 2 alternate suggestions. (1) I prefer the P 42.5mm f1.7 to the O 45mm with both being about the same size. In addition, the P 42.5mm is an excellent option if you have an older Panasonic body and want lens stabilization, which the O 45mm does not provide. (2) The P 14mm is a good pick but I think the PL 15mm f1.7 is a better choice. It is also quite small, it is a Leica design, and is slightly faster (f1.7 vs f 2.5) than the 14mm. One thing to note about the P 20mm I vs II is that both are optically identical - the II just has a different coating. I love the P 20mm.

[@remy2824]

I'm glad I have both the Lumix 20mm f1.7 and the Lumix 14mm f2.5. The latter being my default mount. I never flinched from fixed focal lenses for a decade now. Which makes people react at times. Now I'm furiously looking for the Olympus 17mm f1.8! THX

[@mihask5681]

Would you say the 20mm is better than the 14mm? I feel like the lumix 14mm is a little bit too wide

[@geekinthegarden3927]

I think you hit the nail on the head with this lot. I got the 12-32mm and the 35-100mm with my GX80 and still love them for the pocketability, although I often use my 14-140 instead where I can get away with wandering about with a longer lens and don't want to keep changing lenses.

[@tomcruz5495]

I have that tiny 35-100 f/4-5.6 for about a month and I love it. It paires well with my Olympus E-PL7! I agree with you that is not 50mm (fullframe) wich represents our angle of sight, more between, as you say, 28 to 35 to maximal 45mm... so the 14mm, 17mm and 20mm in micro 4/3 are the best focal lenghts to represent that.

[@johnluna9431]

To add to the list here, I also like the Oly 12-45 f4. I also have the 12-40 2.8, but for the f4 balances better on smaller cameras like my gx85. It also fits better in my smaller travel bag with the 17mm and either 25 or 45 1.8s. One small zoom and two small bright primes.

[@Fotznerwin27]

I've really been looking forward to this video as I mentioned on your last video and I'm not not disappointed! My E-M5 from MPB is being shipped right now and I've been looking at the 12-32mm lately as a small zoom. I'm glad you have this on your list. I already own the 14mm and the Lumix 14-45mm Mega O.I.S. and absolutely love them! I also bought a Lumix 25mm 1.7 which I can't wait to try out. Keep up the great work, Emily! I love your channel!

[@SuperReview]

Pretty sure you've got the 20/1.7 mkII! Unless there's a newer version I don't know about (possible). I had the original, which has a gray ring at the base.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Ya know, I bought it from MPB as a mki… but looking at the photos now I’m not sure either 😂 bargain haha

[@warrenkidd5560]

Just bought a Lumix GF3 body and this has given me lots of ideas for what to get to accompany it! Thank you!

[@johnyutzey6504]

All excellent choices including the 35-100 (you'll love it!). I have them all except the 14, and I think about acquiring that one. I have a little backup travel kit that includes the Panny GM5 plus the 12-32, the 35-100, and the 20. It all fits in a little bag including a charger, extra batteries, etc. I also use the same lens set with an Olympus e-pl6 (VF-2 EVF added). The IS in the Panny zooms is better than the 2 axis IBIS in the e-pl6. Great images from both cameras with those lenses. A great example of less is more. Great video, thanks. Look forward to one with third party lens options.

[@gordon3988]

Not only informative, but very fun to watch! For me, the 14mm and the 35-100 would be nice adds.

[@popularzero]

When my Panasonic GH3 was my only camera the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. lived on my camera and the only other lens in my bag was the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. Those two lenses were a great travel kit and both extremely small and light for their focal lengths. I didn't start messing with primes until I switched to APSC, but I'm trading in a couple of lenses for an Olympus E-M5 and the 17mm F/1.8 later this week and if it meets my needs as a nice compact walk around kit I'll likely end up buying some of the Panasonic Leica glass to round out my kit on days that I want something even smaller than my Fujifilm cameras.

[@ars8088]

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III + Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 G Aspherical Power O.I.S. = SUPER-PUPER!!! Gorgeous portraits and macro!!!

[@nineoneten]

The Panasonic 20mm lens you have in the video is the mark 2 version. The printing on the front of the lens is near the edge, mark 1 had it much further from the edge. Optically I think they are the same. I have the mk 2 and it is very nice. The Olympus 17mm F1.8 i tried was not brilliant hence the change to the 20mm. Nice video.

[@alexbelov4773]

Thank you for the video! Being a big fan of M4/3 system I do appreciate everything you do to remind the world about this amazing photography eco-system. For your next tiny lens review may i suggest you have a look at Olympus M. Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Pancake and Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7. My gut feeling is that you will love them, especially the latter. All the best and can't wait to see your next videos!

[@SuperRaven79]

I like and agree your video! But i want to mention two alternatives for the 12-32mm. First is the Panasonic PZ 14-42mm with optical stabilisation and second- and my favourite (with IBIS because NO optical stabilisation!)- the Olympus EZ 14-42mm. On the Olympus you can add an automatic lenscover for "one hand" use. And it has some "macro-like" capabilities.

[@KennethPovedaMata]

I started my micro four thirds journey and fell in love with my first lens, a Panasonic / Leica 15mm f1.7. I am trying to expand my skills with a 30mm f1.4 Sigma which is both not as wide and a bit chunkier compared to the 15mm. Looking forward to your review of third party lenses, keep posting your awesome videos!!

[@brianode11]

Would love to see the 3rd party vid. I just got a gx850 (gx800) with the 20mm and I’m loving it so far. Thinking about grabbing the 42.5 or 45mm for portraits. This list is super helpful. 👍

[@lim2001burger]

I have the 42.5 1.7 and the 45 1.8 - since the gx850 doesn't have ibis I would steer you towards the 42.5 since it has OIS.

[@cityhunter2501]

Funny, I have used all these lenses as fast but tiny lenses were my priority for m43. I kept the first 4 but sold the Olympus 17mm 1.8 as it was big compared to the others and if I was going to shoot 35mm equiv, then I would rather use my beloved X100.

[@johnnyonline]

This is a great round up. I've got the 17mm f1.8 and I agree, it's bloody amazing. The Oly 45mm makes sense as it's natural pairing but I think I prefer the lumix 42.5mm just because of the stabilization. I've got the cheap 12-32 and 35-100, a great pair for an outing with good light. I usually then add the Lumix 25mm 1.7 to my bag. It's small and light, albeit not super tiny. The actual tiny lens that get's the most use from me is the Laowa 9mm f2.8. Fully manual, built like a tank, rectilinear and tack sharp. It wasn't cheap but it's earnt its keep as my real estate video lens.

[@corysekine-pettite1783]

I'm new to the M4/3 systems, so thus far, I only have the two lenses that came with my kit: a Lumix 12-32 and 45-100. With my old full-frame Canon, I have loads of lenses. My most-used is a Sigma 28-80, but my favorite for that camera is a 50mm pancake.

[@theothertonydutch]

Be sure to check out the risespray fully manual lenses! I personally like the 35mm 1.6 the best, but I also have the 50mm 1.8 now (which is a bit hazy but it is absolutely tiny). These lenses are super cheap, but the 35mm for me just has a vintage quality that I don't find on many other contemporary lenses, especially for the price.

[@juliettemansour]

@MicroFourNerds, I SO look forward to your videos!! This one I love as well, especially your rankings. I would love to know your five favorite M43 cameras for all genres. I practice both street and wildlife and tired of carrying around two cameras....but I too LOVE the tinier ones! thank you again.

[@NickDixon]

The Panasonic 20mm lived on my camera and went everywhere with me, until I got the Olympus 17mm, which is now mv go-everywhere lens. I love that focus clutch far more than I hate it. The 17mm came on holiday with me along with an Oly 12-40, but most of my photos were with the 17, because it's so unintrusive.

[@TheASM196]

I got the Panasonic 20mm f1.7 with my GF1 (still have it). It is super sharp, probably ons the the best lenses on your list; it's only caveat it the very slow focusing speed.

[@CWHsu-zc1yp]

I bought a new 17mm f1.8 last week, the metal body is amazing. It's not a lens but an artwork.

[@johnfeit5314]

Charming and informative, as always. Great images, too!

[@DJColinCook]

I spent most of that video thinking 'what about the Lumix 35-100?' and then you mentioned it at the end. This lens stunned me as I also have the 2.8ii version which is awesome. I'm not kidding, you have to look very close to see a difference! Obvs you dont have weather sealing, constant 2.8 or the ruggedness of the 'pro' lens but this tiny piece of plastic is seriously good quality! Really looking forward to seeing what you think of it, Emily! The 12-32+35-100 is a full pocket sized system perfect for the GX/GF/GM/PEN etc cameras. Mine sit with the GX9 and with the Summilux 15mm whereas I have the 2.8ii lenses with my G9

[@tommyenglund4256]

12-60 mm lumix+ 45-175 motorzoom Upon that 12-32 14 mm 42.5mm only for stills. Next will be Iowa 7.5mm.

[@mikebauer4343]

i like your videos very much. i'm glad you added the olympus. it has really nice definition -- i'm looking at your vids on my 55inch panasonic plasma, and with the olympus i can follow the image deep into space -- the far buildings pop as much as your panny images pop the foreground. i've just yesterday got the gx85 from amazon, but i also got a Leica R to MFT adapter for my 50mm summicron R. i'll see what's what. thank you for your very nice videos and very nice personality.

[@raymeedc]

Of the ones you featured, I have the 12-32 & 20mm f1.7, love them both. I also have 2 others I also love, the LUMIX 14-42 pancake power zoom & Olympus 13-42 pancake zoom.

[@raymeedc]

Correction: Olympus 14-42 pancake zoom

[@wingofwinter888]

please teach us how you edit your images. it looks really good

[@fuelvolts]

Just finding this video, but I'm shocked the PowerZoom 14-42 f3.5-5.6 didn't make the cut. It's got the versatility of being wide and somewhat zoomed, decent f3.5 and power zoom! You can zoom in with your phone, which is quite handy for remote controlling. Plus, it's absolutely tiny when retracted. It's such a great lens. Only "bad" thing is that is takes power from your camera and if you zoom in and out a bunch, it could affect your battery life, but still, worth it.

[@andreyvasilev4816]

I used to own Lumix 45-150 lens which is tiny, lightweight and great fun to use

[@demarestk]

The Olympus 45mm f1.8 defines the m43 format for me: 'cheap', small, fast and sharp. The results this lens gives are unmatched IMHO

[@orangorill]

While I own the 14mm and a couple of the little zooms, my day to day kit is the 17mm and the 45mm. Not the smallest, but small enough, bright enough and versatile enough. If there's space in the bag I might bring the 75mm.

[@alanneilson6811]

Got a few of the lenses mention the 20 mm f1.7 version 1 which was my joint first lens with a zoom 14-45 with a GF1 both zoom and camera traded in. I won't get ride of the 20mm although don't use it that much now as mentioned slightly slow and loud focusing. The other from your list is the Olympus 17 mm. I also have the 12mm f2 which nice both of which are my standard Pen F carry kit. Also mention in replies is the 15mm f1. 7 which lives on my IR converted GX80. For a tiny zoom for me it is the Olympus 9-18. Going third party any of the 7.5mm fisheye, body cap 10mm f8 Pergear is quiet fun. Just picked up the laowa 6mm which is fairly small.

[@JoshCameron]

Imagine if we could have those tiny little lenses for full frame too 🥹🥹

[@MicroFourNerds]

I know right? ! That would be the dream. The science-defying dream 🤣

[@alifnor]

This has been a dream of mine too. Imagine a 40mm pancake L mount lens 😬

[@jimstirling7223]

@@alifnor The L mount cameras all look a bit large so pancake lenses would look a bit out of place. Something like the Sony A7C with say the the Samyang 35mm F/2.8 would be a compact option , the Samyang is tiny , inexpensive and a very decent performer. Though Sony ergonomics etc where not for me

[@_cometvintage1978]

Managed to order the Lumix 14mm 2.5 (I have finally decided thanks to this video) and it only costs 105 USD. The reason I always shop to Japanese Ebays because they sell a little low compared to others and it's in Mint condition with filter added!

[@egilandersrnning3776]

Absolutely love your choises and presentaiton! Olymupus 25mm f1.8 is an other great option in "tiny lens" cathegory

[@RobinsBookClub]

So far I've bought 2 cameras and 2 lenses after watching your videos. Very dangerous content :)

[@antraxuran9]

GM1 owner here, you should definitely try to obtain a 70mm 2.8 lens for 110 system :) The swirl can be annoying at times but the lens is super sharp and looks stunning !

[@chipmiddleton1439]

My favorite is the Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7. My second is 1st kit lens you talked abiut. An amazing lens.

[@jcmt8178]

I have Oly 17mm 1.8 + 45 mm 1.8 but honestly after kids were born I just went back to the Oly 3.5-5.6 14-42mm kit lens for small space + versatility in a pinch. But one day I'll go back to primes.

[@Red35Photography]

Good choices! But my Lumix 12-32 compact zoom fell apart without much use, the front ring just decided to come loose on its own. I think I can stick it back but I also have an Olympus version, though not EZ.

[@ImageMaven]

The 12-32 kit lens has served me well on my 4 small Lumix M43 cameras. But.... my current favourites for my small M43 cameras are the Leica 15mm f1.7, and the 9mm Leica f1.7. The build is larger on the 9mm so it isn't as small in profile as I'd like. And I didn't think that focal length would serve me as well as it does. But I find that it stays on my G100 most of the time. I love the close focus of it too. I'm shooting my vlogs with the 15mm on the G100 as it's easy to set up MF for those detailed camera close-ups as it has the switch on the side of the lens, which I miss on the 9mm because MF on the G100 is a pain in the arse if you don't have that manual AF/MF switch on the lens itself - as I'm sure you know all about! Cheers Emily!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Great choices! Love the 9mm. I’m testing the Laowa 6mm f2 at the moment and it is TINY but manual focus. Such a wierd exaggerated focal length! But fun! I’ve seen a few people mention the leica 15mm 1.7 in the comments… I may need to add this to my list 👀

[@ImageMaven]

@@MicroFourNerds I think I like the 9mm focal length more than the 15mm, which surprised me. I'm interested in hearing about the 6mm from your point of view. Cheers!

[@silverfoils]

TOP TIP! - With the 17mm I put a rubber band around the lens and into the gap to stop it getting accidentally knocked into manual ;^)

[@gilly2guitars]

What a brilliant idea 😀. I'm definitely going to try that next time I'm out with the 17. Thanks for the tip!

[@jcmt8178]

POSITIVELY CHUNKY is my new favourite term. Hope my cat loves it too!

[@chilicrabbabe]

I have all 5 of them and love them all!🥰

[@DavZell]

The Oly 9-18 is a fun lens, too. It gives you wide to normal and is small and collapsible. Not the fastest at 4.0-5.6, but with IBIS and better noise control on the latest cameras, it is less of an issue than it used to be.

[@MicroFourNerds]

That is one of my all time faves! My copy unfortunately died in 2021 and I haven’t had the guts to re-buy it. It’s so good you can never get a bargain price with it 😂

[@kevinmoore49]

I use a Fujifilm X-T3 and love to use the 27mm f2.8 pancake lens with it for walking around the streets of London