M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
- 14-42mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- 91 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
An ultra-thin pancake power-zoom kit lens for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 91 g and is only 23 mm long when retracted.
Pros
- Very small and light at 91 g
- Retractable pancake design
- Electronic zoom
- 28-84mm equivalent range
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Modest image quality
- Zoom speed is slow in use
Verdict
The smallest kit zoom for Micro Four Thirds.
About this lens
This 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens from Olympus fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. A compact, lightweight zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 14-42mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 37 mm
- Weight
- 91 g
- Length
- 23 mm
- Diameter
- 61 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ?
- Light travel
- Casual shooting
- Pocketable camera setups
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 28–84mm | 24.2–65.5° | 28.9–75.4° |
Frequently asked questions
How thin is the Olympus 14-42mm EZ pancake?
About 23 mm long when retracted, thin enough for a jacket pocket on small bodies.
Does it have a manual zoom ring?
It is a power zoom, so the ring sends electronic commands rather than driving the zoom mechanically.
What filter size does it use?
It uses a 37mm thread. If your other lenses use a different size, step-up rings let you share filters.
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