Distinguished by its slim pancake form factor, the black M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ from Olympus is a versatile 28-84mm equivalent zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Despite its compact profile, this lens includes an advanced optical design, which includes aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements to achieve a high degree of sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range. A ZERO coating has also been applied to individual elements to suppress flare and ghosting for high contrast, color-accurate imagery. In addition to the optical design and small size, the lens is also characterized by its Electronic Zoom mechanism, for smooth and constant zoom movements, and a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF system that is quick, quiet, and precise to suit both video and photo applications.
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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 28-84mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
- Three Aspherical Elements
Distinguished by its slim pancake form factor, the black M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ from Olympus is a versatile 28-84mm equivalent zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Despite its compact profile, this lens includes an advanced optical design, which includes aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements to achieve a high degree of sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range. A ZERO coating has also been applied to individual elements to suppress flare and ghosting for high contrast, color-accurate imagery. In addition to the optical design and small size, the lens is also characterized by its Electronic Zoom mechanism, for smooth and constant zoom movements, and a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF system that is quick, quiet, and precise to suit both video and photo applications.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ... Overview
Wide-to-portrait-length zoom is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 28-84mm equivalent focal length range.
Three aspherical elements and one S-HR (Super-High Refractive Index) element are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range. One extra-low dispersion element is featured, too, to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved color accuracy and clarity.
A ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Electronic Zoom control uses a linear motor to produce smooth, dramatic zooming effects to complement your video recording. Two zoom speeds are available, too, to suit various subject types and recording needs.
Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.
Pancake form-factor measures just 0.9" thick and an Electronic Retraction feature automatically extends and retracts the lens when the camera is powered on or off.
UPC: 050332186804
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ... Specs
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ... Reviews
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Is this lens compatible with BMD Studio Pro zoom ...
Is this lens compatible with BMD Studio Pro zoom demand and focus accessories?
Yes, The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm is compatible with the Zoom and focus demand.
Also here is a list of all the currently tested working lens models.
Which active MFT lenses are zoom servo controllable from the Blackmagic Studio Cameras?
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. Lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818962-REG/Panasonic_H_PS14042S_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Zoom OIS Lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818956-REG/Panasonic_H_PS45175K_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Black)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026122-REG/olympus_v314070bu000_14_42mm_f_3_5_5_6_ez_lens.html
Date published: 2022-06-29
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Is this lens compatible with lumix gh4?
The lens is compatible with the GH4.
Date published: 2018-08-25
Can the zoom be controlled by software?
Can the zoom be controlled by software?
Yes, the zoom can be controlled by smartphone, etc...
Date published: 2020-06-30
Does this lens have a digital zoom AND a digital ...
Does this lens have a digital zoom AND a digital focus?
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens is designed to zoom by rotating the zoom ring built onto the lens. Lenses do not have digital zoom. Digital zoom is done in the camera you own. You would focus the lens either by using the autofocus feature on your camera by half-depressing the shutter button on your camera when the camera is set to autofocus mode, or when the camera is set to manual focus, then you would physically rotate the focus ring on the lens to manually adjust focus.
While there is automatic focus (also called autofocus, or simply AF for short) and manual focus, I have not heard of digital focus. Manual zoom is done physically on the lens; digital zoom is done in the camera.
Date published: 2022-07-28
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Is there any difference (image quality, zooming capability, etc) between this one and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens?
Some differences between the two lenses are that the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens would offer a shorter minimum focusing distance of 7.9 inches from the subject while the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 9.8 . Additionally, the former has a more compact design. Otherwise, it would be hard to see any difference in terms of sharpness and zooming capability.
Date published: 2022-10-18
Will it work with the Lumix GH3?
Will it work with the Lumix GH3?
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens is compatible with the Panasonic GX8 camera.
Date published: 2023-09-19
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Is this lens compatible with Panasonic GX8?
Yes, this lens is compatible with the Panasonic GX8 camera.
Date published: 2018-08-25
Does this lens have a motorized zoom?
Does this lens have a motorized zoom?
Yes, this lens has power zoom or EZ, electronic zoom.
Date published: 2021-04-30