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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Review
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ

Main Features

  • 14-42mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 37mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 91g.
  • Diameter: 61mm
  • Length: 23mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.23x
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Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Overview
Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with FourThirds max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Micro Four Thirds mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ is compatible with cameras that have Micro Four Thirds lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Micro Four Thirds lens mount are Olympus E-M10 IV, Panasonic G100 and Olympus E-M5 III.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ is FourThirds.

Focal Range

Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ has a focal range of 14-42mm and 3.0X zoom ratio. When mounted on a FourThirds format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 28 - 84mm.

Body Colour

Black, silver

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Power Zoom

Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ has a Power Zoom feature which consists of a rocker switch and a internal zoom motor where you can change the focal length of the lens by pushing this switch. This method of zoom is smoother and generates less shake than zooming in and out using your hand, especially beneficial while recording video.

Aperture

Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ has a max aperture of f3.5 at 14mm and max aperture of f5.6 at 42mm .
Pros and Cons of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Power Zoom

CONs
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Olympus
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds
Focal Range 14-42mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black, silver
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom Yes
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 5
Optics
Optical Elements 8
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 3 Aspherical elements, 1 ED glass element, 1 S-HR glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.23X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Focus Method Internal
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 91g
Diameter 61mm
Length 23mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 37mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code No 'official' hood
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories LC-37C automatic lens cap
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Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Does Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ have Image Stabilization?
Does Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
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