With any new system, it is impossible to cover all lens needs right away. Thus manufacturers need to prioritize according to commonly used lens types and market demand.
Here's what we have so far for Micro Four Thirds:
Ultra-wide:
- Lumix 7-14mm f/4 (difficult to locate in United States)
- Lumix 8mm f/3.5 (fisheye, due in 2010)
- M. Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
- Lumix 14mm f/2.8 (due in 2010)
- Lumix 20mm f/1.7 (due soon)
- M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
- Lumix 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 O.I.S.
- Lumix HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 O.I.S.
- Lumix 45-200mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
- Lumix 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
- Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 O.I.S. (1:1 macro, due soon)
What I'd like to see is a high quality optic with the following characteristics:
- Fixed focal length between 37.5mm and 67.5mm
- At least f/1.8 speed and preferably f/1.4
- Quick autofocus