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

$299	See 49 sample photos taken with the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R
14-42 mm
autofocus 3x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture Generic motor Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Panasonic DMC-GX80, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5.

horizontal angle of view
63.4 - 23.3°
29-87.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

	Good narrowest aperture
	f/22

Cons

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

	Poor macro
	1:5.3 (0.2)

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	14 mm
	Max focal length	42 mm
	Zoom range	3x
	Magnification	1:5.3 (0.2)
Aperture

	Wide maximum	f/3.5
	Wide minimum	f/22
	Tele maximum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele minimum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes	above average
	Focus motor	Generic motor
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
	Length	48 mm	above average
	Diameter	56 mm	above average
	Filter size	37 mm
	Weight	111 g	above average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	65.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	24.2°
	Wide vertical	51.5°
	Telephoto vertical	18.3°
	Wide diagonal	77.6°
	Telephoto diagonal	30°

Competitors

	Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

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

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

Cons

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

The Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs other Digital camera lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Competitors

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R lens?

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