Robin Wong: 10 Missing Micro Four Thirds Lenses

Photographer Robin Wong discusses 10 lenses that are missing from the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem. He aims to inspire Panasonic and OM Digital Solutions to fill these gaps in 2025 and beyond:

• Need for High-Magnification Budget Macro Lens
  Despite having options like the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 and 30mm f/2.8, there’s a gap in budget-friendly, high-magnification macro lenses. Robin proposes a 50mm f/3.5 lens offering 2x magnification at a lower price point.
• Bright Super Telephoto Zoom Lens Wish
  Current lenses like Olympus 40–150mm f/2.8 and Panasonic 50–200mm f/2.8–f/4 are great but lack consistent brightness and range. A 50–250mm f/2.8 constant aperture lens would greatly benefit event and sports photographers.
• Standard Zoom with f/2 Constant Aperture
  Existing 12–40mm f/2.8 and 12–35mm f/2.8 lenses are excellent, but Robin suggests an even brighter standard zoom lens (f/2 constant) to improve low-light performance and reduce reliance on prime lenses.
• Call for Bright Telephoto Prime Lenses
  A 100mm, 135mm, or 150mm f/1.8–f/2 would fill the gap between 75mm and 200mm lenses. These would aid indoor sports and event photography with superior low-light capabilities.
• Refreshing Budget Super Telephoto Lenses
  The Olympus 75–300mm lens is over a decade old and due for an update. Improvements in weather sealing, image stabilization, and durability would make it more appealing to budget wildlife photographers.
• Pushing Limits of Super Long Prime Lenses
  Leveraging the small sensor size, Robin proposes extreme telephoto lenses like 800mm f/5.6 or 1,000mm f/6.3. These would be compact yet powerful for wildlife photography, especially fitting for OM System’s direction.
• More Compact Pancake Lenses Needed
  While there are some ultra-compact options, he calls for more pancake primes like a 25mm f/2.8 or a 12mm f/3.5. These would be ideal for minimalist street photographers.
• Better Built Kit Lenses
  Existing Panasonic 12–32mm and Olympus 14–42mm EZ lenses are fragile and prone to flex cable issues. Updated versions with improved durability and slightly better specs would enhance entry-level setups.
• F1.4 Prime Lens Segment
  A balance between size, cost, and performance, f/1.4 primes would bridge the gap between bulky f/1.2s and basic f/1.8s. Robin emphasizes that dedicated Micro Four Thirds designs (not adapted APS-C lenses) are key.
• Upgrade F1.8 Prime Lineups
  Many existing f/1.8 lenses need upgrades in weather sealing, build quality, and autofocus performance. Olympus has begun this process, but more models need attention.

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