Best budget lens for the olympus om d e m5?

For a tight budget, I'd start with a fast 25mm prime. On the E-M5 it frames like a 50mm on full frame, which gives you nice portraits and better low-light shots than the kit zoom. My picks:

• Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8
• Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7
• 7Artisans 25mm f/1.8

If you want one lens for everything, the Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ is a sensible kit zoom. My guide to your first camera explains why a good lens matters more than a flagship body.

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