OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 III
This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 14-42 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. It weighs 125 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2026. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a zoom lens designed for micro four thirds cameras. This ultra-wide-to-standard zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 7 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/3.5-5.6
- Aperture
- 14–42mm
- Focal
- 125 g
- Weight
- Sep 2026
- Released
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Specification
- Focal length
- 14-42 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5-5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7
- Optical construction
- 8 elements / 7 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.13 m (5.12 inches)
- Filter size
- 46 mm
- Lens mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Dimensions
- 50.5 x 60 mm
- Weight
- 125 g (4.41 oz)
- Lens type
- Zoom lens
- Image stabilization
- No
- Max Format size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Aperture ring
- No
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.4% of the frame width
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