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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R vs ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6

Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 38 g lighter (112 g vs 150 g)

Pick the ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 if

  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.24× vs 0.19× maximum magnification

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6
14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6
Weight
112 g lighter
150 g
Length
50 mm
43.5 mm shorter
Diameter
57 mm slimmer
62 mm
Filter thread
37 mm
not listed
Max magnification
0.19×
0.24× larger
Optical design
8 elements / 7 groups
9 elements / 8 groups
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Olympus both
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Zoom both
Focal length
14-42mm both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Min focus distance
0.25 m both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R: a standard zoom lens with a 14-42mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes

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

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98 g lighter vs wider (12mm)

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