Olympus
Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 89.3 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 60.6 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 80.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | data not available | |
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📖 Overview
The Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ is a tiny, power zoom lens, often bundled as a kit lens with Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras. Its compact size makes it ideal for travel and everyday snapshots. Image quality is acceptable for basic use, but it's not particularly sharp or fast.
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📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 14-42mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Motor | Stepping Motor (MSC) |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x |
| Elements / Groups | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Filter Diameter | 37mm |
| Weight | 91g |
| Dimensions | 61.0 x 22.9mm |
| Release Year | 2014 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ, sourced from SampleShots.
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