Best portrait lens for the om system om 3?

For portraits on the OM-3, I'd aim for the 85mm-equivalent end of the range. These are the lenses I'd look at first:

• Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO: 90mm equivalent, very fast, and my top pick if you want the best portrait rendering.
• Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2: the same 85mm-equivalent framing, also very fast.
• Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7: a simpler, more modest choice that still gives you that focal length.
• Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO: 50mm equivalent, if you want a wider, more environmental portrait.

Whichever you pick, remember that light beats gear. Put your subject near a window and expose for the face. For more on choosing, see the portraits guide.

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