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OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 III Lens (Micro 4/3)
This compact and versatile lens is perfect for everyday use, offering a 28-84mm equivalent field of view to capture everything from landscapes to portraits. Its lightweight design and weatherproof rating make it ideal for travel and spontaneous photography. With close focusing capabilities and a seven-blade diaphragm, it delivers sharp images with beautiful background blur. The 46mm filter size ensures a neat setup, making it a practical choice for those who want flexibility without extra weight.
Features
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III is a compact and versatile everyday zoom, covering everything from wider scenes and travel photography to portraits and closer details. Its 14-42mm focal range provides a useful 28-84mm equivalent field of view, making it an easy lens to leave on the camera when you want to travel light without giving up flexibility.
Optical Design and Features
The optical design uses eight elements in seven groups, including three aspherical lenses, while a seven-blade circular aperture diaphragm helps produce naturally rendered out-of-focus areas. Close focusing down to 0.13 m at the wide end lets you get surprisingly close to smaller subjects, with maximum magnification of 0.26x at 14mm.
Compact and Weatherproof Design
Compact, lightweight and IPX1-rated for weatherproof performance, the 14-42mm III is designed for photography on the move. A small 46mm filter thread keeps the overall setup neat, making this a practical companion for everyday photography, holidays and spontaneous moments.
Specifications
- 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
- 28-84mm Equivalent Focal Length
- F3.5-5.6 Maximum Aperture
- F22 Minimum Aperture
- 8 Elements in 7 Groups
- 3 Aspherical Lens Elements
- 7-Blade Circular Aperture Diaphragm
- Minimum Focus Distance at 14mm
- 0.13 m
- Minimum Focus Distance at 42mm
- 0.3 m
- Maximum Magnification at 14mm
- 0.26x
- Maximum Magnification at 42mm
- 0.19x
- 75° to 29° Angle of View
- 46mm Filter Size
- IPX1-Rated Weatherproof Performance