Selects: Top 6 Mirrorless Lenses

If you had to pick just one lens for your mirrorless camera, which would you choose? Ariana Fleischman reveals the one lens she would choose for full-frame (Canon, Nikon and Sony), Micro Four Thirds (Panasonic and Olympus) or APS-C (Fujifilm) mirrorless cameras.

1. Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

If you are a wildlife or nature photographer and need to stay silent and out of sight, then this could be the lens for you. Combine the 70-200mm f/4 G OSS with a Sony FE mirrorless and you'll be fully prepared to shoot stills and video of the wildlife you choose from a respectful distance. With an optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabiliser that compensates for any camera shake, it's easier than ever to keep your shots nice and sharp. 

2. Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR 

The Fufi XF 23mm f/2 R WR is a fast and lightweight wide-angle prime lens designed for Fujifilm mirrorless. Its 'pancake' design makes it the perfect companion for daytime street photography and ambient light-filled portraiture. Plus, its weather-resistant construction helps this lens shrug off almost any dust or moisture.

Check out our list of the best Fujifilm APS-C mirrorless lenses.

3. Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ 

The 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ is ideal for wide-angle shooting at an affordable price. It's compact, lightweight and versatile, ideal for everyday shooting and travel. Aspherical elements are incorporated throughout the optical system to reduce spherical aberrations for exceptional image quality throughout the aperture range.

4. Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH

The Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH delivers high-quality photos with sharp contrast and rich tone gradation. This compact and lightweight zoom lens is an ideal choice for those looking to capture detailed images while on the move. The f/1.7 maximum aperture means you can use this lens in really low-light situations and achieve beautiful background blur.

5. Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro 

The Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro was the first affordable prime lens to hit the market for Canon R mirrorless. It's ideal for street, travel and close-up photography. Portable, lightweight and easy to use, the Dual Sensing IS technology helps you to shoot without blur from camera shake thanks to five stops of image stabilisation.

6. Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S 

Find the perfect angle, keep the perfect angle. The compact Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S zoom lens delivers the best from any Nikon Z mirrorless. Whether you’re shooting stills or movies, you can capture your imagery with incredible detail. This lens is amazingly small and light, hardly any bigger or heavier than a 20mm f/1.8 prime.

Read more camera gear guides on the MPB content hub, including our best full-frame Canon DSLR lenses, best APS-C Canon DSLR lenses and best Nikon full-frame DSLR lenses.