Olympus M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ

Olympus

Olympus M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ

📏 14-42mm 💡 f/3.5-5.6 🔌 Micro Four Thirds Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 93g
MSRP $349

📖 Overview

The Olympus M.14-42mm is a compact kit lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, known for its incredibly small size and motorized zoom. It's a convenient option for travel and everyday snapshots. Image quality is decent for its size, but it is not a top performer in terms of sharpness or low-light capability.

📸 Browse 40 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 Stepping Motor
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed No
Min Focus Distance 20.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.23x
Elements / Groups 8 elements in 7 groups
Aperture Blades 5
Filter Diameter 37mm
Weight 93g
Dimensions 60.6 x 22.5mm
Release Year 2014
MSRP $349

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ, sourced from SampleShots.

Portrait of a schoolboy in a blue shirt and cap, with an expressive face against a vibrant orange background.
Peter E
Gothic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with intricate stonework and towering spires under a cloudy sky.
domollie
Artist SpoOky performing with a control surface and laptop in a dimly lit room.
fabonthemoon
Close-up of vibrant green foliage with intricate textures and soft background.
Alan Kaplan
Two Forward Control Land Rover 101FCs on grassy field with British flag and antennas.
nigelmenzies
Modern residential building with geometric facade and balconies against a bright blue sky.
Nathaniel Watson
Restored Grey Ferguson tractor parked on street beside brick house.
pszz
Narrow urban alleyway with dumpsters and brick walls, illuminated by soft ambient light.
Pablo
View of Manhattan skyline at twilight, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and the Empire State Building.
Pablo
Three Rondavels in Blyde River Canyon, South Africa, with a warning sign and twisted tree in the foreground.
Nane Kratzke
Night view of Bangkok's skyline with illuminated skyscrapers and streets filled with traffic.
Jitkem Tienngam
Hohenschwangau Castle with snow-covered trees in the foreground, illuminated by early evening light.
Stefan Jurca
Winding road leading south from Taupo, New Zealand, with cars and grassy fields under a cloudy sky.
Henry Burrows
Gnarled tree branches twist above a sandy beach, with a calm sea in the background.
Henry Burrows
Historic 0-6-0T steam locomotive at Shanty Town Heritage Park, New Zealand, surrounded by greenery and rustic buildings.
nigelmenzies
Commuter train 2857 at Sydney Central Station with overhead power lines and clock tower in the background.
nigelmenzies
Children and adults swimming near rocky beach with boats in the background.
Henry Burrows
Person waving from the top of a stone tower with Union Jack flag against a cloudy sky.
Henry Burrows

View all 40 sample photos on SampleShots →

📷 Compatible Cameras

Native Mount

Olympus OM-D E-M10

Olympus OM-D E-M10

2014
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

2015
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Olympus PEN-F

2016
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OM System OM-1 Mark II

2024
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7

2024

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