Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

Olympus

Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

📏 14-42mm 💡 f/3.5-5.6 🔌 Micro Four Thirds Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 113g
MSRP $199

📖 Overview

The Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R is an incredibly compact and lightweight kit zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's a good starting point for beginners and casual photographers due to its size and affordability. Image quality is acceptable for its price, but more serious photographers will soon want to upgrade.

📸 Browse 142 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 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 (Movie and Stills Compatible)
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 56.5 x 50.0mm
Release Year 2011
MSRP $199

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R, sourced from SampleShots.

Large iron anchor sculpture with a heavy chain sits on gravel beside a timber-slatted modern building facade.
Russell McNeil
Shallow reflecting pool beside a glass-walled building; clear water reveals pebbles and a row of square stepping-stone platforms across the pool.
Russell McNeil
Nanaimo waterfront civic building with orange paneling and large glass façade, curved roof, gravel path, and a foreground tree.
Russell McNeil
Red-and-white windsock on a tall striped mast against an overcast sky.
Russell McNeil
Modern glass-fronted visitor center with a timber roof overhang; orange-and-white windsock on a tall pole in foreground; landscaped yard with shrubs and driftwood sculptures.
Russell McNeil
Bright blue Nanaimo-branded tub on a grassy shore with driftwood, rocks, and a calm harbor with distant boats under a cloudy sky.
Russell McNeil
Black-and-white view of a suburban garden terrace featuring a rectangular wooden table, surrounding chairs, and a closed parasol centered in a sunlit yard; a gnarled tree on the left, thick hedge backdrop, and a gable-roofed house behind.
Fred Rune Rahm
Small waterfall cascading over rocky terrain in a wooded area, surrounded by greenery.
Thomas Cizauskas
Cartoon chef mural on upper wall above a red-brick storefront with a red awning; trees on the left and a blue sky with clouds.
Norm Wright
Close-up of a tri-color pansy (Viola tricolor) with purple upper petals, white center, and yellow lower petal with dark veins; green garden background.
Thomas Cizauskas
Cucumber and three radishes arranged on a soft, neutral background.
Thomas Cizauskas
Historic church and colorful rooftops of Lisbon seen through a stone castle window.
PATRICK BLEHAUT
Close-up of lush green leaves of an indoor pepper plant with visible veins.
Norm Wright
Miniature 1:64 road scene: green tow truck, white and red-orange striped RV, and blue car along a dusty road with desert shrubs and tall evergreen trees.
Phil's 1stPix
Tabby cat sitting on rug with books and folders around.
Wolfgang Lonien
Gravel trail bordered by autumn foliage and power poles, surrounded by evergreen trees in a mountainous region.
Neil Hodges
Panoramic view of green hills and rocky formations in the Simien Mountains, with a lone tree in the foreground.
Scott Edmunds
1:64-scale diecast diorama with 'RACING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD' trailer beside a black Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, set against a beige wall and a 'Stay Safe' sign overhead.
Phil's 1stPix

View all 142 sample photos on SampleShots →

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Native Mount

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