Best Lenses for the OM System OM-1 Mark II
The OM-1 Mark II is a weather-sealed body with phase-detection AF, animal and bird subject recognition, 8.5-stop IBIS, and 50fps burst. These lenses make the most of those features across different shooting situations.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
The standard everyday and event zoom. Constant f/2.8, weather sealed, and fast to acquire focus with the OM-1 Mark II's phase-detection system. A solid starting point for general use.
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
The telephoto pro zoom for sports and wildlife. Constant f/2.8 keeps shutter speeds fast for moving subjects. Compatible with the MC-14 and MC-20 teleconverters for additional reach.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
A single-lens option for travel and events. Built-in optical stabilisation coordinates with the OM-1 Mark II's IBIS for up to 7.5 stops of combined correction across 24-200mm equivalent.
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO
600mm equivalent in a hand-holdable package. Add the MC-14 for 840mm or the MC-20 for 1200mm equivalent. The OM-1 Mark II's subject recognition tracks birds and animals at these distances.
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
Covers 100-400mm equivalent at a constant f/2.8. Released in 2025 and designed to work with the OM-1 Mark II's AF and burst system for professional wildlife and sports use.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS
The accessible long-reach zoom. 200-800mm equivalent range and lighter than the 300mm f/4. Variable aperture narrows at the long end, but the OM-1 Mark II's IBIS compensates at slower shutter speeds.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
Reaches 2:1 magnification, double the 1:1 of most macro lenses. Built-in IS coordinates with the OM-1 Mark II for hand-held macro work. Also usable as a short telephoto for close field work.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO
The 90mm equivalent portrait prime. f/1.2 gives shallow depth of field for subject separation in available light. Works with the OM-1 Mark II's fast AF for indoor events and portrait sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all M43 lenses work with the OM System OM-1 Mark II?
Yes. The OM-1 Mark II uses the standard Micro Four Thirds mount and is compatible with all M43 lenses from OM System, Olympus, Panasonic, and third-party manufacturers. Phase-detection AF and subject recognition operate with any lens that has electronic communication with the body. Manual focus lenses and adapted lenses mount physically and the body's IBIS functions, though focal length information must be entered manually.
Which lenses are compatible with the MC-14 and MC-20 teleconverters on the OM-1 Mark II?
OM System's MC-14 (1.4x) and MC-20 (2x) teleconverters are compatible with select OM System and Olympus PRO lenses, including the 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO, the 300mm f/4 IS PRO, the 100-400mm IS, and the OM System 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO. The MC-14 reduces the maximum aperture by one stop and the MC-20 by two stops. Check OM System's official compatibility documentation for the full list.
What is the combined stabilisation rating with lenses on the OM-1 Mark II?
The OM-1 Mark II is rated at 8.5 stops of combined stabilisation when used with compatible OM System lenses that include built-in OIS, following the CIPA measurement standard. Without a lens with OIS, the body IBIS rating applies and varies by focal length. The coordinated system shares motion data between the body and lens to divide stabilisation work.