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Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R

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Product Overview

Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R is a standard zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds-mount. It covers the MFT image circle. Introduced by Olympus in 2011, it has 8 elements in 7 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the M.Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R is externally-zooming. Unfortunately, Olympus has opted to omit weather sealing for this lens, so owners should pay extra attention when shooting in incremental weathers.
A standard zoom lens with moderate aperture, the M.Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R is more of a "kit lens" than a premium option. Still, some photographers may find the results "good enough".

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 39%
Pros
  • Light and compact
Cons
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Lens hood not included
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Not good IQ-wise

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