Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6

Overview

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm (28-84mm) 1:3.5-5.6

Equivalent to 28-84mm wide angle standard zoom on a 35mm Film camera

ED element and Aspherical lens Element for excellent quality

Closest focusing distance of 0.25m

Lens Type: Zoom
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 14
Max Focal Length (mm): 42
Number of Elements: 10
Element Groups: 8
Max Aperture: 5.6
Minimum Aperture: 22
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.25
Maximum Magnification: 0.19
Filter Diameter (mm): 58
Diameter at widest (mm): 66
Lens Length (mm): 61
Weight (g): 190

Details

Modelname	ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6
Focal length	14mm - 42mm zoom
35mm equivalent focal length	28mm - 84mm
Construction
Lens	10 elements in 8 groups, including ED Lens Element and 2 Aspherical lens elements
Mechanism	3 groups for zooming, Internal Focusing system
Dust and Splash Proof	No
Angle of view	75 - 29 degrees
Closest focusing distance	0.25m
Maximum Image magnification	0.19x (35mm equivalent Maximum Image Magnification: 0.38x)
Aperture
Number of blades	7 (Circular aperture diaphragm)
Maximum aperture	1:3.5 (wide) - 1:5.6 (tele)
Minimum aperture	1:22
Filter size	58mm
Size/weight
Dimensions	65.5mm (D) x 61mm (L)
Weight	190g
Compatibility
Tele converter EC-14	Yes
Extension tube EX-25	Yes
Lens hood	LH-61C
Lens cap	LC-58C (58mm)
Lens case	LSC-0814
Box contents	14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6, Lens Hood (LH-61C), Lens Cap (LC-58C), Lens Rear Cap (LR-1), Instruction Manual, Olympus Worldwide Warranty Card

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Average user rating from: 2 user(s)


Overall rating (weighted)		4.4
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		4.5
AF Speed		4.5
Value for Money		4.5

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Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, Tuesday, 25 March 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.0
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		4.0

This lens is a newer version of the standard kit lens that comes with E-series Olympus digital SLRs. It is about 1/3 smaller in length and girth and weight than the 14-45 lens. It has the same apertures (3.5-5.6) as the old one but focuses a little closer. The first thing I noticed is that manual focusing is quicker, quieter and more positive than the old one. It has the feel of a "good old" prime lens when focusing manually. The smaller size really helps it fit in my bag better; the lighter weight makes carrying the camera (E-330) much easier. A fine point: Olympus now supplies a front-pinch type lens cap that makes it possible to remove and replace the cap with the lens hood in place. The previous model had an edge-pinch type that made it necessary to remove the lens shade first. The technical reviews suggest that this lens produces images that are sharper in the corners at full aperture than its predecessor. But what I do know for sure, is that although the near-focusing distance is about 1 foot, I was able to produce a sharp image (in Macro setting) at 5 inches on my E-330!! The mounting bayonet flange appears to be plastic. Only time will tell about its durability. I don't do a lot of lens changing, so I'm not concerned. The images I'm getting are excellent, so I'm glad I made the change. Recommended.

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Excellent Kit Lens, Saturday, 26 January 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

Pro: Very sharp for a kit lens, very light, very small. Good focal range (28-84mm full-frame equivalent), really well built for a plastic lens

Con: plastic mount, not that fast (5.6 at the longest end)

This lens is so light and small that even if you have better ones, you should still have it in your camera bag as a backup. As a primary "walk-around" lens, it's more than up to the task.