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OM System OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Black For Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact 3x zoom Lens
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Brand | Olympus |
Focal Length Description | 14-42 millimeters |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Lens Description | 42 millimetres |
About this item
- Collapsible ultra portable electric zoom lens
- Close focusing down to 7.87 inches, Focal Length : 14 42 mm
- 3x zoom range covers everything from landscapes to portraits
- Remote control of zoom available with smart phone app
- Optional auto closing lens cap available
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Auto focus | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | — | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Low light | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | — | — | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | — | — |
Versatility | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — | 3.8 | — |
Sold By | RAVISH JAPAN | True Modern Electronics | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
lens type | Standard | Standard | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Standard |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Micromotor | Manual Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 14 millimeters | 14 millimeters | 45 millimeters | 14 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 25 millimeters |
max focal length | 42 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 45 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 25 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 0.9 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.21 ounces |
ASIN | B00HWMOZEG |
Item model number | V314070BU000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #154 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 28, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Olympus |
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Ultra thin standard zoom lens, the perfect size for travel.
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Customers like the quality, compactness, performance, and value of the camera lenses. They mention that it works well, produces high-quality results, and is easy to carry in a compact case. Some appreciate the length, and versatility of the lens. That said, opinions are mixed on the image quality and zoom.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. For example, they say it's a very nice lens, excellent, and perfect for walking around work and general photography. They also mention that the build of the product is good, and the lens produces extremely high quality results. Some say that the zooming is a little slow. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the camera lens.
"...It is a great lens for portrait. I have been using this item on my Panasonic G9 and it is working fantastically. It is light weight and small...." Read more
"...Of all the 14-42mm lenses I've used so far, this one's overall build quality stands head and shoulders over all the others, including the original..." Read more
"...Lens quality is good, pretty sharp, not that fast but for what I'm using it for its great...." Read more
"...- Good sharpness (not great, see below) - Aperture typical of zoom lenses -..." Read more
Customers find the compactness of the lens to be great. They say it's easy to carry in a compact case, great for hiking and biking, and makes their PEN EPL7 look smaller. They also say it is a super compact zoom lens with a good focal length range. Customers also mention that the lens is extremely small when collapsed and a perfect companion for their Olympus E-PL9 or E-M10ii.
"...It is light weight and small. Therefore, you can us it as low profile...." Read more
"...wise, it's good enough, especially when you consider the convenience of its compact size, especially when off...." Read more
"...Pros: - It is amazingly (repeat: amazingly!) small and compact...." Read more
"...A good walk around lens that is extremely small when collapsed. In sunlight, of course, shots were quick to focus and came out great...." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera lens. They mention that it offers good quality at an affordable price, and is well worth the money. Some say that the compact factor is worth the extra money.
"...I got it while it was on sale, and thus consider it reasonably priced...." Read more
"...Overall good lens for the money. 600 plus images so far, good...." Read more
"...and size, this lens is a really good buy and definitely a good option for a cheap, walk-around lens." Read more
"...Worth the money it costs? Definitely ..I'm just trying to be honest for other Inspire pilots that are considering getting one...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. For example, they say it works well, the results are wonderful, and the lens cap blades work fine. Some mention that it's small and compact. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I have been using this item on my Panasonic G9 and it is working fantastically. It is light weight and small...." Read more
"...Thankfully the lens did all the work, and all I had to do was find the right thing to photograph!" Read more
"...The good news: The lens cap blades worked fine. The bad: All the pics look lackluster - or worse...." Read more
"...THE OK - Although I knew this before buying it, its not great for close work...." Read more
Customers like the length of the lens. For example, they say it's wonderful for travel, great for a go anywhere snapshot camera, and perfect for walking around work and general photography. They also say it makes it easier to carry the camera around without a bag.
"...It sits on the front of my E-M10 most of the time and is the perfect travel combination...." Read more
"...I like the extra wide coverage and particularly the fact that it's a good old fashioned manual zoom, not electronic only...." Read more
"...Together, they make a super compact zoom lens with a good focal length range (equivalent to 28mm - 84mm)...." Read more
"...This is a great walk-around lens that gives me the range that I want without the bulk of the kit lens...." Read more
Customers appreciate the versatility of the lens. They mention that it is a great accessory, and a perfect companion for their Olympus E-PL9 or E-M10ii. They also appreciate the compact size and lightweight design. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Overall conclusion, it is sharp, it is versatile, it is mechanically fast/ responsive, over all good." Read more
"...always have your camera with you this is a must have lens that is very versatile. got it on sale for 200 and its a no brainer...." Read more
"...I found that it focused quickly and accurately in nearly every situation...." Read more
"Handy. Small. Decent image quality, especially for the money...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the lens. Some mention that it's excellent, has spectacular resolution, and beautiful color and contrast. They say it'll never have the picture quality and low light capabilities of a pro lens, and that it doesn't particularly have high resolution. That said, some say it works well for video work and is great for carry everywhere use.
"...Image quality wise, it's good enough, especially when you consider the convenience of its compact size, especially when off...." Read more
"...Although it will never have the picture quality and low light capabilities of that pro lens, it essentially makes a pocket camera nearly identical..." Read more
"...Mission accomplished! Photos came out great, and the lens was super easy to use...." Read more
"...Images seem pretty clear, but not as sharp as any of the primes (25mm or 45mm M.Zuiko)...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the zoom of the camera lens. Some mention that it's a good zoom lens for everyday use, the zoom function is kind of fun to use, and it works very smooth and silent. However, others say that the zooming is a little slow, the optical trade-off and awkward zoom mechanism aren't acceptable, and the zoom feature works in the opposite direction as your standard manual lens.
"...The zoom works very smooth and is silent - I haven't tried it on my GH4 yet but I like the silent operation...." Read more
"...keep in mind, and that's when you turn the camera off, the lens is reset to its widest (14mm) zoom setting...." Read more
"...extra wide coverage and particularly the fact that it's a good old fashioned manual zoom, not electronic only...." Read more
"...It seems to jump a little from one zoom to the next zoom level...." Read more
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Its focus is fast and silent, especially in regular light conditions.One feature I like is its metal bayonet mount. The original micro four thirds 14-42mm, released with the E-P1 and E-P2, also had a metal mount. The next two versions used plastic and I never cared for them at all. Of all the 14-42mm lenses I've used so far, this one's overall build quality stands head and shoulders over all the others, including the original release.
Image quality wise, it's good enough, especially when you consider the convenience of its compact size, especially when off.
One quirk about the lens to keep in mind, and that's when you turn the camera off, the lens is reset to its widest (14mm) zoom setting. So if you expect to leave it at a different setting, it won't be there the next time you turn it on. If you need to zoom in as soon as you power on the camera and lens, you're going to have to have your hand on the zoom ring immediately to adjust.
For all its compromises it's a lens worth owning.
For me, its made an old camera new again as I keep it close ready to shoot with.
THE GOOD - 35mm equivalent of 28mm - 84mm for my M 4/3 format camera is just right for what I'm using it for. Lens quality is good, pretty sharp, not that fast but for what I'm using it for its great. I'm using it for work and take 100-200 images a day of boat parts, on the ocean, parts and damage. Overall good lens for the money. 600 plus images so far, good.
THE OK - Although I knew this before buying it, its not great for close work. If you need macro capabilities this isn't your lens but does work well at 7-8 inches. With the good image quality of my old E-P2, shooting in RAW I can get get really good cropped images so I haven't really 'needed' macro capabilities. Olympus sells a macro screw on adapter (don't like adapters too much) and I may buy and try.
THE BAD - For Me - Nothing.
Pros:
- It is amazingly (repeat: amazingly!) small and compact. It doesn't get much more compact than this (unless you go with one of the lens cap lenses like the Olympus 15mm f8.0)
- Good sharpness (not great, see below)
- Aperture typical of zoom lenses
- Relatively inexpensive ($249 at the time of this writing)
Cons:
- Could be sharper. Comparing this to my Olympus 25mm f1.8 lens, which I purchased as my third lens, the 25mm f1.8 is noticeably sharper and obviously, a much faster lens that performs much better in low light situations.
Overall, I took one star off for sharpness, but at this price and size, this lens is a really good buy and definitely a good option for a cheap, walk-around lens.
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Reviewed in Mexico on July 6, 2021