Best travel lenses for the Panasonic Lumix G9 II

Panasonic Lumix G9 II · 2023 · 25.2 MP Micro Four Thirds · 658 g · in-body stabilisation

8 travel lenses that fit the Panasonic Lumix G9 II (Micro Four Thirds mount) — one-lens range and low weight. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II. At f/2.8 it is the brightest of the 8 travel Micro Four Thirds lenses that fit the Panasonic Lumix G9 II — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Micro Four Thirds mount · Panasonic Micro Four Thirds body · 2× crop factor

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Focal	Lens	Buy	Max aperture	Weight	Filter	Type	Coverage	Best for
12-40mm	OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II	Check price →	f/2.8	382 g	62mm	zoom	M4/3	Pro standard zoomEverydayTravel
12-60mm	Panasonic Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4	Check price →	f/2.8-4	320 g	62mm	zoom	M4/3	EverydayTravel
12-60mm	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6	Check price →	f/3.5-5.6	210 g	58mm	zoom	M4/3	EverydayTravelBudget
8-25mm	OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO	Check price →	f/4	411 g	72mm	zoom	M4/3	Wide-angleTravelLandscape
12-100mm	OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO	Check price →	f/4	561 g	—	zoom	M4/3	EverydayTravel
100-300mm	Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II	Check price →	f/4-5.6	520 g	67mm	zoom	M4/3	Sports & actionTelephotoTravelBudget
100-400mm	OM System M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS	Check price →	f/5-6.3	1120 g	—	zoom	M4/3	Sports & actionTelephotoTravel
100-400mm	OM System M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II	Check price →	f/5-6.3	1300 g	—	zoom	M4/3	Sports & actionTelephotoTravel

One limit of this table: it lists only Micro Four Thirds lenses that mount natively on the Panasonic Lumix G9 II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.

What these focal lengths actually give you on the Panasonic Lumix G9 II

The Panasonic Lumix G9 II has a Micro Four Thirds sensor, so it sees a 2× crop of what each lens projects. Every focal length below therefore frames 2× tighter than its marked number. A 50mm on the Panasonic Lumix G9 II frames like 100mm, not the "normal" view its marked number implies.

Effective focal lengths are the marked focal length × the 2× sensor crop factor — the field of view, not a change in the lens itself. Aperture and depth of field are unaffected.

Weight & weather sealing on the Panasonic Lumix G9 II

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 8 of the 8 lenses above:

Packing light? The lightest here is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 at 210g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II at 382g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 3 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 5 from a published lens database or review quoting the maker's figure (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

FAQ

What is the best travel lens for the Panasonic Lumix G9 II?
OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (12-40mm f/2.8) is the standout travel option that fits the Panasonic Lumix G9 II. 8 travel Micro Four Thirds lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these travel lenses fit the Panasonic Lumix G9 II?
Yes — every lens here is a Micro Four Thirds mount lens, so it fits the Panasonic Lumix G9 II and covers its Micro Four Thirds sensor.

What is the lightest travel lens for the Panasonic Lumix G9 II?
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 at 210g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II at 382g. Weights for 8 of the 8 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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All lenses for the Panasonic Lumix G9 II · the same use across mounts: Travel lenses for Micro Four Thirds · all cameras

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