Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ
Olympus Jan 2014
Olympus Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ

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 93 g, and was released in 2014. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for micro four thirds cameras. This ultra-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
93 g
Weight
Jan 2014
Released
Olympus site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
14-42 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
5
Optical construction
8 elements / 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.20 m (7.87 inches)
Filter size
37 mm
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
60.6 x 22.5 mm
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.4% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ
Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy
01 Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Number 21, Lazise
02 Number 21, Lazise by Sheena Woodhead
Bardolino, Lake Garda, Italy
03 Bardolino, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Bardolino, Lake Garda, Italy
04 Bardolino, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
05 Garda, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
06 Garda, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
The Little Mermaid, Lazise
07 The Little Mermaid, Lazise by Sheena Woodhead
Mooring Post, Lazise, Lake Garda
08 Mooring Post, Lazise, Lake Garda by Sheena Woodhead
Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
09 Garda, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
10 Garda, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Mosaic of Saint Zeno, Lazise
11 Mosaic of Saint Zeno, Lazise by Sheena Woodhead
Porta San Zeno - East or Upper Gate, Lazise
12 Porta San Zeno - East or Upper Gate, Lazise by Sheena Woodhead
Fresco of Madonna del Popolo, Lazise
13 Fresco of Madonna del Popolo, Lazise by Sheena Woodhead
Florida lubber, on Egyptian starcluster
14 Florida lubber, on Egyptian starcluster by Thomas Cizauskas
Lazise and the church of San Nicolo
15 Lazise and the church of San Nicolo by Sheena Woodhead
Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy
16 Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy
17 Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Coming into Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy
18 Coming into Lazise, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
19 Garda, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
Bardolino, Lake Garda, Italy
20 Bardolino, Lake Garda, Italy by Sheena Woodhead
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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