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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

42.3 Professional Score
40-150mmf/22Micro Four Thirds
Why we recommend this

The 40-150mm f/4-5.6 offers an 80-300mm equivalent reach in a 190g body, with a Movie & Still Compatible AF system for swift, silent focusing. Its Micro Four Thirds design and budget pricing make it a remarkably portable telephoto option for travel and everyday use. This lens is best for portrait and street photographers on Micro Four Thirds cameras who want a lightweight zoom without spending heavily.

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Price €239
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R lens

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Brightin Star Luminous 35mm f/0.95

39 Professional Score
35mmf/16Micro Four Thirds
Why we recommend this ▼

The ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture and 12-blade diaphragm deliver extreme subject isolation and smooth bokeh, while the all-metal barrel with luminous markings aids low-light manual focusing. Its 52.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view pairs classic rendering with robust, tactile build quality at an accessible price. This lens is best for APS-C mirrorless photographers prioritizing creative depth of field control for portraits and street scenes over autofocus convenience.

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Brightin Star Luminous 35mm f/0.95 Luminous 35mm lens
Price €199
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