These are the best Olympus lenses for video when you want smooth stabilization, quiet autofocus, and flexible framing in compact, weather-ready glass that plays perfectly with OM SYSTEM bodies’ IBIS, OM-Log400, and pro video tools. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–100mm f/4 IS PRO (24–200mm equiv.) is the one-lens doc/run-and-gun ace: optical IS that syncs with IBIS for gimbal-like steadiness, consistent color, near-macro close focus for detail cutaways, and minimal breathing for natural focus pulls. For a brighter mid-range, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–40mm f/2.8 PRO II (24–80mm equiv.) is the classic A-cam zoom—fast constant aperture, crisp rendering, improved sealing, and close-focus “near-macro” that makes B-roll easy—while the featherweight M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–45mm f/4 PRO (24–90mm equiv.) keeps pro sharpness in a smaller, perfectly balanced package for shoulder-friendly rigs. Wide storytelling and filter friendliness are covered by the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8–25mm f/4 PRO (16–50mm equiv.), which takes common screw-in filters and moves from interior walkthroughs to establishing vistas without lens swaps; for dramatic ultra-wide and low-light venues, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 7–14mm f/2.8 PRO (14–28mm equiv.) delivers bright corners and strong flare control for backlit stages. Tele workhorses include the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm f/2.8 PRO (80–300mm equiv.), a focus-limiter-equipped, fast zoom for stage, sports, and interviews with subject isolation; reach farther with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100–400mm f/5.0–6.3 IS (200–800mm equiv.) for wildlife clips and compressed landscapes, or step up to the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150–400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO (300–1000mm equiv.) when you need elite stabilization and internal zoom for smooth pans at distance. Prime shooters get cinematic speed and character: the M.Zuiko PRO f/1.2 trio—17mm, 25mm, 45mm (34/50/90mm equiv.)—brings “feathered” bokeh with gentle highlight roll-off for interviews and night scenes, while the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO (40mm equiv.) offers a natural perspective, rich micro-contrast, and sealed reliability for street doc work; lightweight favorites like the 17mm f/1.8, 25mm f/1.8, and 45mm f/1.8 keep kits discreet and AF snappy for walk-and-talks. Macro and product video shine with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro (120mm equiv.)—true 1:1, tight focus pulls, and contrasty textures—and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO (180mm equiv.), whose Sync IS and exquisite correction make handheld detail sequences and beauty shots practical without rails. Creative looks come easy with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO (16mm equiv.) for immersive POVs and de-fished wides, while compact power-zoom options like the M.Zuiko 14–42mm f/3.5–5.6 EZ pancake enable smooth servo zooms in the smallest rigs; legacy sleepers like the weather-sealed 12–50mm f/3.5–6.3 EZ add motorized zoom and a macro switch for hybrid shoots. Across the lineup, Olympus MSC motors stay quiet for clean audio, ZERO coatings preserve contrast under stage lights and sun flares, rounded apertures keep bokeh smooth as you stop down slightly, and internal/short focus throws on many lenses help with stable balance on cages and gimbals. Pair any of these lenses with OM-1/OM-5 strengths—class-leading IBIS/Sync IS, Zebra and peaking, OM-Log400, High Res audio-friendly silent AF, Pro Capture for pre-roll moments—and you’ll cover everything from handheld documentaries to stylized commercials. Practical picks: 12–100/4 IS PRO for one-lens travel and doc; 12–40/2.8 PRO II or 12–45/4 PRO for A/B-cam mid-range; 8–25/4 PRO or 7–14/2.8 PRO for wides and interiors; 40–150/2.8 PRO (plus MC-14) for events and stage; 100–400 IS or 150–400/4.5 IS PRO for wildlife and tele B-roll; 20/1.4 PRO or 25/1.2 PRO for interviews and low-light; 60 Macro or 90 Macro IS PRO for product sequences. Whether you’re filming cinematic interviews, stabilizer-free walk-throughs, or compressed wildlife cutaways, the best Olympus lenses for video combine quiet focus, stabilization-friendly handling, and consistent color—so your footage looks polished straight off the card.