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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens for Micro Four Thirds, Black

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning images with the Olympus 14-42mm lens's versatile zoom range.
  • Experience fast, precise autofocus, ensuring sharp, clear photos every time.
  • Compact & lightweight design makes this M.Zuiko lens perfect for travel photography.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality with advanced optics for vibrant, detailed shots.
  • Ideal for everyday use, this wide angle zoom lens excels in various shooting scenarios.
  • Affordable Olympus lens offering great value without compromising optical performance.
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Paul M : Will this lens work properly with my EP1 without any adapters?
Paul M : Will this lens work properly with my EP1 without any adapters?
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2024-05-16T06:41:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice for an Inexpensive Kit Lens

Mine is sharp, great for snapshots. If it's on sale, better yet!

Richard M.

2020-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp, light weight, easy to carry around.

I purchased this lens to do pictures in s small, cramped areas. And this lens delivers beautiful, sharp, well-saturated pictures. On this small focusing distance, such 11mm you would expect a barrel distortion, but I could not find any. The lens is small and light, easy to carry. Weatherseal would definitely make him a proline lens.

Jack

2019-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good kit lens

I got this as a kit lens for my E-M10 II and it did the job well. It is great at almost everything except creating that bokeh look. It is light weight and does not get in the way when you're taking a quick snap.

Tommy

2019-03-27T16:40:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Beginner

Great videos that a beginner can make....

ANTHONY R.

2019-01-09T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good general all around lenses

I have two of these lenses for my EPL2 and EPM2. They are sharp and compact.

George

2018-09-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

lightweight, low profile kit lens

Lightweight easy to use kit lens. I received this lens with my OM-D E-M5 Mark II and used it for several months until I was able to upgrade to the 12-40 2.8 PRO and haven't looked back.

Christie

2018-06-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lightweight and unobtrusive

I got this in a kit with the E-M10 II. It?s very lightweight and IMO easier to use than the EZ model (I love the smaller size but hate the power zoom). It?s also very versatile with some add-ons available from Olympus. I used this lens for a few months as I was saving up for the 12-40 PRO, and it is quite good for a kit lens. Yes, it?s slow variable aperture and plastic build are not as good if you need ruggedness or low light performance, but with a flash or in good light it actually performs admirably. Definitely recommended if you?re just getting into MFT.

Linden

2018-04-20T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice kit lens

I got this kit lens twice with E-PL5 and E-M10 mark ii purchases. This kit lens work quite well and it's better than I expected.

Qichan

2018-03-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Kit Lens

I bought this lens as part of an EM5 II underwater bundle. The lens seems to work quite well. However, the lens is not weather sealed to use as a walk around lens.

Willy

2017-12-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice kit lens!

Got this lens along with my EM-10 Mark II as a kit lens. I use this to capture wide-angle scene and also some pretty nice portraits. Very nice kit lens.

DB

2017-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Pretty good for a kit lens.

I wasn't expecting much from a kit lens, but this little guy gave me a big surprise. Build quality was far better than other kit lenses I've owned and image quality far exceeded what I was expecting.

Gabriel

2017-11-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great value when brought as a bundle!

Great starting kit lens for beginners! Very versatile focal length from wide to telephoto.

danny

2017-11-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Punches way above its price!

Like the inexpensive 75-150 zoom, this Olympus kit zoom punches way above its price tag. Kit lenses are always going to be compromises -- not so sharp, not so fast, not usually as well built -- as the enthusiast lenses covering the same price range. But they cannot be TOO bad because the object is to hook the buyer on the system. Sadly, a lot of manufacturers don't understand this. Look at all the Nikon APS-C kit zooms rolling around my drawer! Unused. Unsaleable. But this little Oly lens is more than adequately sharp and contrasty and fast enough with reasonable ISO settings. There is a bit of chromatic aberration, correctable in firmware and in Oly RAW. It's not the 12-40/2.8 PRO zoom of course. That's a brilliant lens but big and heavy. The R-II is light and portable, probably intended to make the small Pen bodies into a small and convenient package. Cons: Well, as with almost all Olympus lenses, it should have come with a hood; it needs it in the field. The plastic mount is a downer if you're used to shooting the more expensive lenses, but why? It's more than precise enough to do the job since the autofocus seamlessly corrects for moderate mount wear. And besides, for the beginning interchangeable lens photographer, just how many lens changes will she make before stepping up to primes or better zooms? I found the lens lock/unlock feature to be a bit cumbersome and counterintuitive. My biggest complaint is that when collapsed and locked it is just too big. I can't fit my EP-3 into a pocket except the deep ones on my heavy duffle coat. I gather the EZ fixes that problem at a cost in $$ and sharpness. But it's a good practical general duty lens. I have many other Olympus lenses including primes, PROs, and premium designs. I still find uses for the 14-42 R II.

peter

2017-08-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

After six years, still going strong!

This was the kit lens on an E-P3 that I purchased about 6 years ago. It's still going strong, takes good photos, and sees plenty of action on my camera.

Matt

2017-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent kit lens, probably the best one there is even amongst the brands

Pretty great lens, especially considering it's a kit lens. I prefer to shoot with vintage glass mostly but I still get quite a bit of use out of this lens.

Christina

2017-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super compact

Compact, very light. great product, awesome price.

Amber

2017-05-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Kit Lens... No worries

I have one that was included when I purchased my camera. This is my favorite everyday-lens. Takes great photos, light and versatile. This lens is always attached to my camera for daily use.

Jef P.

2017-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Compact little everyday zoom lens

This is a nifty little lens to have on your camera when you're traveling a city. Its zoom range makes it perfect for everyday shooting. It's only downside is that it's not the fastest lens, but that's a worthwhile tradeoff to keep the lens very very small and light. This is my second favorite lens behind the 17mm f/1.8, and it's second favorite ONLY because this one is f/3.5. This is a lovely lens, you won't regret having it.

Arnab

2017-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens, belongs in everyone's kit.

Although I purchased another brand prime, I wanted the convenience of a zoom. I have had this lens for about a week now and it outclasses the short zoom kit lenses I have owned from Canon and Nikon. I have used it for flower to party photography and my pictures are consistently sharper than any other brand lens in this price category.

Sidney

2017-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice kit lens

Very nice kit lens. Focus quite fast and produce sharp images

Nelson

2017-02-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite lens

This came with my e-pl6 and is always on it. My favorite lens. Very versatile with clear images.

Christian

2017-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My go-to lens.

This is the lens that is typically always on my camera. I use it mostly for outdoor photography, and it captures the scenes beautifully. This is my go-to lens.

Rachel

2017-01-11T14:47:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Starter Lens

I got this lens to help me get familiar with the feel of different focal lengths. Happy about it.

Monique R.

2016-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

My favorite Zuiko lens.

On my second copy of this lens as the first copy broke. Evidently the lens error is a common problem after much use. For that I am dinging the review one star. Despite that, I prefer this lens over all others that I have, and that includes the 17, 25, 45 primes, and the 12-40 pro lens. The focus speed is near instantaneous, faster than all other lenses except the 12-40 pro. Ironically, I did not like this lens at all when I got it as part of the epm1, but as both the sensors and the in body stabilization has improved then I think this lens has become a truly excellent and portable lens. On the EM5.2 the small aperture is not an issue most of the time. It is considerably sharper than the EZ version, though not as compact. I prefer the handling of the IIR over the EZ as the IIR can be left in the ready position. I recommend this lens over all other Zuiko lenses.

Ivan_996

2016-12-05T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

It is an ok lens

It is an ok lens, image quality is good. Suitable for everyday use, but since the aperture is small the pictures don't stand out as much. Comes for a cheap price though !

Santosh

2016-10-31T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Light but Versatile

You can't really beat this for a bundled lens. It came bundled with my E-M5, and when first starting out, it is a neat little lens. Although the aperture leaves something to be desired, that is to be expected from a kit lens. Definitely satisfied and even though i've upgraded to other lenses, this never leaves my bag.

Joe

2016-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Capable

This lens came with my Pen and I am very happy with it. It works great for UW photography when diving new places and I am not sure what I may be shooting at first. It is also small enough, compared to my full frame street lens, to carry around with me during the day regardless where I am. For what it is I am very happy with it!

CCRpilot

2016-10-19T14:03:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens tha feels like a toy.

Small, light, Plastic, and excellent.

CLY R.

2016-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Starter Lens

This lens came bundled with my Olympus Pen 6. It's a nice walk around lens and quite useful. As I learn more I hope to use it to its fullest potential. Even as a newbie I've been able to take some nice photos.

Kat

2016-08-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light and Compact

This is the first digital lens that I bought for my E-M1. I am very impressed. It's not a record breaker, but it is very light, and great for travel. It produces very good photos for it's price. It is my go to, throw in the bag and hit the road lens.

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Olympus 14-42mm II R Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Olympus

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format Compatibility

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    9.84" / 25 cm

  • Focal Length

    14-42mm

  • Angle Of View

    75 - 29

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    28-84mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/3.5-5.6

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.19x

  • Filter Size

    37mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    8 Elements / 7 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.20 x 1.90" (55.9 x 48.3 mm)

  • Weight

    3.99 oz / 113 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • UPC Code

    050332179394

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Designed For Use With:

  • Olympus E-M5
  • Olympus E-M5 Mark II
  • Panasonic G9
  • Panasonic GH6
  • Olympus E-M1 Mark II
  • Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark II
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark III
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark IV
  • Olympus E-M1X
  • Olympus E-M5 Mark III
  • Olympus E-PL10
  • Olympus Pen F
  • Panasonic G100
  • Panasonic G100D
  • Panasonic G7
  • Panasonic G85
  • Panasonic G95
  • Panasonic GH4
  • Panasonic GH5
  • Panasonic GH5 II
  • Panasonic GH5s
  • Panasonic GM5
  • Panasonic GX85
  • Panasonic GX9
  • Panasonic Lumix GH7
  • Olympus E-M1
  • Olympus E-M10
  • Olympus E-P1
  • Olympus E-P2
  • Olympus E-P3
  • Olympus E-P5
  • Olympus E-PL1
  • Olympus E-PL2
  • Olympus E-PL3
  • Olympus E-PL5
  • Olympus E-PL6
  • Olympus E-PL7
  • Olympus E-PL8
  • Olympus E-PL9
  • Olympus E-PM2
  • Panasonic DMC-GF3
  • Panasonic G1
  • Panasonic G10
  • Panasonic G2
  • Panasonic G3
  • Panasonic G6
  • Panasonic GF1
  • Panasonic GF2
  • Panasonic GF3
  • Panasonic GF5
  • Panasonic GF6
  • Panasonic GF7
  • Panasonic GH1
  • Panasonic GH3
  • Panasonic GM1
  • Panasonic GX1
  • Panasonic GX7
  • Panasonic GX8
  • Panasonic GX850

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About Olympus 14-42mm II R

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great lens, belongs in everyone's kit.

By Sidney

Although I purchased another brand prime, I wanted the convenience of a zoom. I have had this lens for about a week now and it outclasses the short zoom kit lenses I have owned from Canon and Nikon. I have used it for flower to party photography and my pictures are consistently sharper than any other brand lens in this price category.

Nice kit lens

By Nelson

Very nice kit lens. Focus quite fast and produce sharp images

Available in either black or silver, this Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens is an affordable, lightweight, compact lens that doesn’t have the limits of most affordable-lightweight-compact lenses you’ve come across. Here’s why:

Product Highlights

  • Autofocusing is key here, as you need consistent, smooth, and quiet autofocusing to take beautiful video footage without missing a beat.
  • MSC technology helps ensure that every still picture or piece of footage you capture with the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm is clear and high-contrast.
  • The lightweight design gives Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm the approximate weight of a pancake lens, without losing any quality along the way.

Light in the pocket and light on your pocket, this lens has everything you need to move from a mere occasional photographer to a serious photography enthusiast.

Learn about the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Black - for Micro Four Thirds System

An ultra-compact lens doesn’t have to mean that it’s light on features. Our proof? The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens, a compact zoom lens that offers all of its lightness and easy mobility along with some major features, like 3x zoom performance. The effective design of this compact lens ensures that it doesn’t only offer you a light addition to your photography bag, but it pulls more than its own weight when it comes to creating pictures that stun. But there are more features built into this compact lens than meets the eye, which we at Adorama are so fond of noting:

  • Fast, quiet autofocusing is not only a great feature to have, but it’s actually something of a requirement when you’re talking about a zoom lens like this. You need to be able to zoom in and out smoothly, to be sure, no matter whether you’re priming the landscape for a still shot or capturing live footage. But this Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm has the autofocus to keep up with you every step of the way, ensuring that all of that smooth zooming never goes to waste on an out-of-focus shot.
  • MSC technology helps ensure that the images and video you capture are presented to the camera body of your choice with the utmost clarity and consistency. How else to take advantage of all of that intricate design inside the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm? Whether you’re capturing low-light shots or taking a picture of a landscape, you’ll want to know that the image your lens delivers to the camera body is as clear and free of aberrations as possible.
  • Interchangeable decoration rings can match the colors of different PEN cameras, giving you the stylistic flair to customize this lens as you like it. And keep in mind that this model is available in both black and silver—which means your camera doesn’t have to look out of place simply because you couldn’t find the model in the appropriate color. Your pictures aren’t shabby; there’s no reason your camera and lens combination should be, either.
  • Interior lens construction might sound like a lofty phrase, but what it means is that your Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm is built with interior lens elements that help produce the clearest image possible. Eight lens elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses, help ensure that’s the case with every shot. And with the internal focusing system on board, you can be sure that you don’t have to worry about your subject’s movement, either.
  • Lightweight design is one of the major advantages of the compact built of this Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm. At just 4 ounces, it’s almost as lightweight as a pancake lens. This lens will be easy to add to your mobile photography bag without adding to your burden.



Also available in silver at Adorama, this Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens is the real deal: lightweight, beautifully-crafted, and ready to start taking brilliant outdoor and indoor shots at a moment’s notice.

Boasting a brand new, optimized overall design, the latest generation of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R (35 mm equivalent focal length: 28-84 mm) has now arrived.

This ultra-compact zoom lens delivers magnificent 3x zoom performance in a form factor as small as before in a renewed design. It is also equipped with MSC technology for superb videos and still pictures - with extremely high-speed, practically silent auto focusing and great movie sound even when zooming in and out.

However fast your subject and however far away, this lens has the specialist capabilities to rise to the challenge and deliver stunning visual results. The lens ships with interchangeable decoration rings that perfectly match the colors of different PEN cameras.

Olympus 14-42mm II R Features

  • Unrivaled 3x zoom performance in a compact design
  • Silent, smooth autofocusing suitable for video and photography
  • MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) technology ensures high-contrast and clear imagery
  • Ultra-lightweight at just 4 ounces, akin to a pancake lens
  • 3 aspherical lenses within its construction for sharp imagery
  • Eight lens elements in 7 groups maximize clarity and detail
  • Interchangeable decoration rings to align with various PEN cameras
  • Interior lens elements ensure minimal aberrations and distortions
  • Suits both professionals and hobbyists, enhancing photography capabilities

Key Features

  • Capture stunning images with the Olympus 14-42mm lens's versatile zoom range.
  • Experience fast, precise autofocus, ensuring sharp, clear photos every time.
  • Compact & lightweight design makes this M.Zuiko lens perfect for travel photography.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality with advanced optics for vibrant, detailed shots.
  • Ideal for everyday use, this wide angle zoom lens excels in various shooting scenarios.
  • Affordable Olympus lens offering great value without compromising optical performance.

What's in the box:

  • Lens Cap (LC-37B)
  • LR-2 Rear Lens Cap
  • Interchangeable decoration rings that perfectly match the colors of different PEN cameras
  • Instruction Manual
  • Olympus 1-Year Limited Warranty