Olympus M.Zuiko
12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
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Olympus M.Zuiko
ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
More zoom 4.2x vs 3x
Help
 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ Learn more about
the Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs the Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ.
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Learn more about
the Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ:12 mm
ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R:14 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ:50 mm
ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R:42 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$249
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$149
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Travel lens

$599
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$252
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ.

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$400
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

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