Product Comparison: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
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General Specifications
Brand
Olympus
Olympus
Model
M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
This extremely portable 3X Electronic Zoom pancake-style lens complements the compact design of any PEN or OM-D body. Less than 1 inch thick and packed with sophisticated lens technology, this lens features an MSC focusing mechanism for near silent operation.
The compact M.Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm F3.5-5.6 II R zoom lens offers great 3x zoom performance in a new design. It is equipped with MSC technology for exceptional photos at highly high speed and virtually silent focusing.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
3.5 /f
Minimum Focal Length
14 millimeters
14 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
42 millimeters
42 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Standard Zoom Lens
- Excellent picture quality for such an inexpensive lens.
- Very sharp, particularly in the center.
- Zoom range starts at 14mm, which is actually pretty wide.
- Zoom range is suitable for many shooting situations.
- Not big and heavy, great focal length for anything I needed.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Standard Zoom Lens
- In sunlight this lens produces decent quality photos, with good saturation, and contrast.
- It covers a very useful focal range.
- Very good quality lens for the money.
- Sharpness and colours and build quality are better than the Panasonic kit lens.
- Perfect, great lens, great pictures!
Size & Weight
Height
2.4 in.
2.2 in.
Width
2.4 in.
2.2 in.
Depth
0.9 in.
1.9 in.
Weight
3.2 oz.
4 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Standard Zoom Lens
- It is amazingly small and compact.
- Extremely small and light.
- Small and lightweight - perfect companion for my Olympus E-PL9 or E-M10ii bodies.
- Easy to carry all day. Great size and weight.
- Great lightweight lens.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Standard Zoom Lens
- The construction is mostly plastic which means it is very light.
- Very compact and good quality.
- A big positive for this lens, is the small size.
- Great little lens. Fitted to my Panasonic GX7 and very happy with the results.
- Lightweight and quiet. Everything has been perfect and works very well.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
7.87 in.
9.84 in.
Field Of View
75° - 29°
75° - 29°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Standard Zoom Lens
- Very quick and nearly silent focusing.
- Zoom is smooth, and speed of zoom can be set in the menu system of the camera to meet your desire.
- Focus is quick, great lens.
- Its focus is fast and silent, especially in regular light conditions.
- It seems pretty noisy and isn't a very smooth zoom.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Standard Zoom Lens
- Quiet, quick to focus, small, light, and surprisingly sharp.
- Focusing is fast and the zoom range from 14mm to 42mm is a very serviceable.
- Autofocus speed with this lens is good.
- The lens starts up immediately with the camera, and focuses instantly.
- It doesn't have an optical image stabilizer.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Sensor Type Compatibility
Four Thirds
Four Thirds
Lens Groups and Elements
8 Elements in 7 Groups
8 Elements in 7 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
5
7
Filter Diameter
37 millimeters
37 millimeters
Extras
ZERO coating, Electronic Zoom, MSC (Movie and Still Compatible), Circular aperture
MSC (Movie and Still Compatible), 3x zoom, Circular aperture
What customers say about "Features"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Standard Zoom Lens
- Well constructed and solid feeling.
- The lens actually works as advertised with the Olympus EP-1.
- Photos come out excellent, sharp.
- The material and build quality really good.
- It's a nice zoom lens for everyday use. The build of the lens is good.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Standard Zoom Lens
- Great walk around lens with sharp results.
- Works well with the OM-D systems.
- It's fast and simple and great for everything.
- The photos are clear and sharp.
- Excellent lens. Always good stuff from Olympus. Clear and sharp pics.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
299.99 $
299.99 $
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