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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
8 %
4 stars
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3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
8
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Pros

  • the zoom and focusing ring operate smoothly and without play
  • The build quality has been significantly improved
  • performed fairly well in our blur testing

Cons

  • the alternatives are somewhat limited
  • The retracting design sometimes lost me shots
  • the front element does not rotate during focusing operations

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 8
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Four Thirds
  • 14, 45 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto, Normal, Wide angle

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R - Pros & Cons

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

Pros

  • the zoom and focusing ring operate smoothly and without play
  • The build quality has been significantly improved
  • performed fairly well in our blur testing
  • the lens actually performed quite well
  • build quality is actually very decent
  • The zoom action is reasonably smooth
  • motorized zoom comes in very handy for video and vlogging
  • Impressively sharp for a kit lens
  • modest price increase for the kit is worthwhile
  • the level of detail that can be captured is very impressive
  • Center sharpness is very good or better throughout the focal range

Cons

  • the alternatives are somewhat limited
  • The retracting design sometimes lost me shots
  • the front element does not rotate during focusing operations
  • reset the lens
  • the lens hides about an inch of itself within its structure
  • relies on a conventional micro motor for focusing
  • The front element does not rotate thanks to an inner focusing system
  • Zoom ring turns 40 degrees clockwise
  • it lacks a subject distance scale
  • The build quality is a bit of a mixed bag
  • optical performance punches way above its weight

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Telephoto
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
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Aperture
Aperture max3.5-5.6
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Circular aperture diaphragm for natural background blurring7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements8
Groups7
Special elements / coatings3 Aspherical elements
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight10.05 oz
Diameter2.22 in
Length1.97 in
Does not rotate on focusing2.28 in
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Image properties
Max Format sizeFour Thirds
Focal length14 - 45
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent28 - 84
Angle of View75 - 29
Maximum magnification (35mm format)0.38
Maximum magnification0.19 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.25
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Olympus - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Based on 8 reviews
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