Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/4.0 vs Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/4.0
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 is lighter by 590g.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/4.0 goes wider (7mm vs 14mm).
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 reaches further (42mm vs 14mm).
| Spec | Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/4.0 | Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 7-14mm (wider) | 14-42mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Weight g | 780 | 190 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 120.0 | 61.0 |
| Diameter mm | 87.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.25 |
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/4.0
An ultra-wide zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs with a bulbous front element and no front filter thread. It weighs about 780 g and focuses as close as 0.25 m.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- 14-28mm equivalent
- Weather-sealed build
- Close focus 0.25 m
Cons
- No front filters
- Discontinued, so used only
- Heavy at about 780 g
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6: a standard zoom lens with a 14-42mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a ge...