Lens Summary
Brand: Olympus
Also Known As: Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Four Thirds
Release Date: 2006-09-14
MSRP Price: $249
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko ED Zoom Lens is a very compact and lightweight lens which offers a 3x zoom range with coverage from medium wide-angle to classical telephoto portrait. It is the ideal lens for general every-day use, and especially with the ultra-compact E-400 camera.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 14-42mm |
| Mount Type | Four Thirds |
| Format | Four Thirds |
| Compatible Format(s) | Four Thirds |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.26 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 75°-29° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 10 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 6.55 x 6.10cm |
| Weight | 190g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
I use this Olympus lens (Zuiko digital 14-42mm f3.5_5.6 ED) on a Olympus e400 and I am very pleased with its performance. Except that it’s sharp (I give 8.5 out of 10) the colours it renders are really natural with excellent contrast. The problem it exists (probably it happens with all modern digital lenses due to high f Numbers) is that is prone in taking shaken pics especially in low lighting so it needs steady hands. Also for its rather low price I absolutely recommend this lens and is rather light and compact and balances very nice with the camera body