While compact system cameras first appeared as portable options for photographers looking for decent image quality without the bulk and complexity of an SLR, recently they've moved more into the enthusiast and professional realm.

From the Olympus ‘Pro' range of Micro Four Thirds lenses, the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO goes wide both in viewing angle and aperture. Price: £1,000/$1,300 Hefty for a Micro Four Thirds lens, the 7-14mm measures 79x106mm and weighs in at 534g.

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO is another great addition to Olympus' growing family of professional lenses, helping to form a fast, well-built, weather-proof system that delivers excellent image quality. Image quality is excellent.

Olympus's previous 9-18mm MFT lens wasn't really built for high-end use, but this new lens ranks with the best super-wide zooms from Nikon and Canon.

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO completes the Olympus trio of fast (f/2.8) professional quality lenses for serious enthusiasts and professional photographers. Adding an ultra-wide zoom range to the current M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm PRO and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm PRO lenses means...

This ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system cameras provides an angle of view equivalent to a 14-28mm lens used on a 35mm format camera and sports a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

Outstanding sharpness from maximum aperture; Relatively compact and lightweight; Robust build; Dust and splash proof; Quick access for manual focus; Good value; Excellent control of CA

Manual focus control easily nudged when changing lenses; Quite prone to flare

This ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system cameras provides an angle of view equivalent to a 14-28mm lens used on a 35mm format camera and sports a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

Impressive Optics. Little noticeable barrel distortion. Optics appear to be just as good as my Canon 16-35mm L II. Having said that, I wish the lens design accommodated a filter so I could use a screw-on VND filter.

Ideal lens for enthusiast and maybe professionals. Too bulky for everyday use and not ideal if you are need to attach any filters. Auto focusing is fast and picture sharpness is great. No regrets with buying it.

Easy to use; Build quality

Bulky

Though it's still a small collection of lenses at this point, Olympus' M.Zuiko Pro line continues to impress with high quality performance and excellent build quality. The new Olympus 7-14mm ƒ/2.8 Pro lens steps in as the premiere ultra-wide zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system, offering...