Olympus
Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
📏 14-42mm 💡 f/3.5-5.6 🔌 Micro Four Thirds Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 113g
📖 Overview
The Olympus 14-42mm is a compact kit zoom lens known for its portability on Micro Four Thirds systems. It is a decent walk-around lens and is best suited for general photography when size and weight are a primary concern. However, its image quality and slow aperture are significant trade-offs for its convenience.
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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 | MSC |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
| Elements / Groups | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 37mm |
| Weight | 113g |
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 50.0mm |
| Release Year | 2011 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6, sourced from SampleShots.
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