Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

14-42mm
f/3.5
Zoom
190 g
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 14-42mm at f/3.5 for the Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

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 general-purpose lens.

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 specifications

Brand: Olympus
Mount: Four Thirds
Focal length: 14-42mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Weight: 190 g
Length: 61 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6?

At 14-42mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 use?

It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6?

It zooms across 14-42mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.

Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 14-42mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 28–84mm on full frame, with a 24.2–65.5° horizontal and 28.9–75.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.