


OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Silver
OM SYSTEM’s M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens in Silver is a versatile zoom lens with a wide-angle to portrait focal range and an impressively compact build. Designed for Micro Four Thirds, the lens has a premium optical construction with three aspherical elements to ensure consistently sharp results. MSC technology for fast, near-silent autofocus creates stunning photos and videos. More
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OM SYSTEM’s M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens in Silver is a versatile zoom lens with a wide-angle to portrait focal range and an impressively compact build. Designed for Micro Four Thirds, the lens has a premium optical construction with three aspherical elements to ensure consistently sharp results. MSC technology for fast, near-silent autofocus creates stunning photos and videos.
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Silver Key Features:
- Compact Micro Four Thirds lens with 3x zoom performance
- 14-42mm zoom range for versatile shooting applications
- Impressive optical construction of 8 elements in 7 groups
- Includes 3 aspherical elements for correction aberrations
- 7-bladed aperture diaphragm for natural-looking round bokeh
- Maximum image magnification of 0.19x (0.38x 35mm equivalent)
- Close focus distance of 0.25m lets you shoot macro subjects
- Features the unique-to-Olympus MSC technology for versatility
- Suitable for shooting movies and stills with near-silent AF
- Lightweight at just 113g, ideal for shooting on the go
What’s in the box?
- 1 x OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Silver
- 1 x LC-37B Lens Cap
- 1 x LR-2 Rear Lens Cap
- 1 x DR-40 Decoration Ring
FAQs:
What is the 35mm Equivalent of the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Silver?
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens’ 35mm equivalent is 28-84mm.
What types of photography is the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Silver suitable for?
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens in Silver has a versatile zoom range that suits various applications, including capturing portraits, architecture, travel, landscape photography, and adventure landscape photography. It also boasts a 0.25m minimum focus distance and a maximum image magnification of 0.19x in Micro Four Thirds (0.38x in 35mm format), making it suitable for macro photography. Thanks to Olympus’ MSC technology, the lens offers quiet and high-speed AF and reliably shoots photography and video.
What is MSC?
MSC is Olympus’ unique Movie & Still Compatible mechanism, which provides impressively fast and almost silent autofocus operation. This ensures excellent versatility by making the lens suitable for high-speed or sound-sensitive photography and video.
Is the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Silver compatible with filters?
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens is compatible with 37mm filters, allowing you to achieve creative effects while shooting.
How compact is the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens - Silver?
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens has a length of 50mm and a diameter of 56.5mm and weighs just 113g, ensuring it is lightweight and compact for on-the-go use.
What is the purpose of the three aspherical glass elements?
The three aspherical elements in the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens in Silver are incorporated to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations. The elements ensure the lens produces sharp, clear images throughout the zoom range.
Back to topProduct Specification
Angle Of View | 75° (wide) - 29° (tele) |
Aperture Blades | 7 |
Colour | Silver |
Filter Thread [mm] | 37 |
Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] | 42.0 |
Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 14.0 |
Lens Elements | 8 |
Lens Groups | 7 |
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens Type | Standard Zoom |
Max Aperture ~ Tele | 5.6 |
Max Aperture ~ Wide | 3.5 |
Minimum Aperture | 22 |
Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 0.25 |
Sensor Format | Micro Four Thirds |
Size | 56 x 50mm |
Weight [g] | 113.00 |