Distinguished by its slim pancake form factor, the silver Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lensfrom Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lensis a versatile 28-84mm equivalent zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Despite its compact profile, this lens includes an advanced optical design, which includes aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements to achieve a high degree of sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range. A ZERO coating has also been applied to individual elements to suppress flare and ghosting for high contrast, color-accurate imagery. In addition to the optical design and small size, the lens is also characterized by its Electronic Zoom mechanism, for smooth and constant zoom movements, and a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF system that is quick, quiet, and precise to suit both video and photo applications.

Micro Four Thirds System    28-84mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22    Three Aspherical Elements    One ED Element, One S-HR Element    ZERO Lens Coating    Movie & Still Compatible AF System    Electronic Zoom Mechanism    Pancake Lens Form Factor    Rounded 5-Blade Diaphragm

Wide-to-portrait-length zoom is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 28-84mm equivalent focal length range.

Three aspherical elements and one S-HR (Super-High Refractive Index) element are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range. One extra-low dispersion element is featured, too, to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved color accuracy and clarity.

A ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.

Electronic Zoom control uses a linear motor to produce smooth, dramatic zooming effects to complement your video recording. Two zoom speeds are available, too, to suit various subject types and recording needs.

Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.

Pancake form-factor measures just 0.9" thick and an Electronic Retraction feature automatically extends and retracts the lens when the camera is powered on or off.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens compatible with BMD Studio Pro zoom demand and focus accessories?

A: Yes, The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm is compatible with the Zoom and focus demand. Also here is a list of all the currently tested working lens models. Which active MFT lenses are zoom servo controllable from the Blackmagic Studio Cameras? Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. Lens https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818962-REG/Panasonic_H_PS14042S_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Zoom OIS Lens https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818956-REG/Panasonic_H_PS45175K_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Black) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026122-REG/olympus_v314070bu000_14_42mm_f_3_5_5_6_ez_lens.html

Q: 2. Does this lens have a digital zoom AND a digital focus?

A: The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens is designed to zoom by rotating the zoom ring built onto the lens. Lenses do not have digital zoom. Digital zoom is done in the camera you own. You would focus the lens either by using the autofocus feature on your camera by half-depressing the shutter button on your camera when the camera is set to autofocus mode, or when the camera is set to manual focus, then you would physically rotate the focus ring on the lens to manually adjust focus. While there is automatic focus (also called autofocus, or simply AF for short) and manual focus, I have not heard of digital focus. Manual zoom is done physically on the lens; digital zoom is done in the camera.

Q: 3. Is this lens weather sealed?

A: No it is not.

Q: 4. Hi! I have an Olympus E-M10 Mark II. Is it compatible with it?

A: Hi. Yes it is compatible, i use it with my omd-em1 and my pen-f and it works fine.

Q: 5. Does this lens come with a lens hood?

A: no it dose not. When you put the lens UV filter on it should be fine.

Q: 6. How do you retract the lens to look like the picture?

A: Unlock it by slide lock on the side. If you turn the camera on and it's locked the camera will tell you. Simply slide the lock and turn the zoom past the lock and you're good to go. Turn the camera off & then push again to get the zoom compact and you're locked again.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with OLYMPUS TG-4? Thanks.

A: No, this lens is for the OM-D series cameras that have interchangeable lenses. The TG-3 and TG-4 do not accept other lenses and have a fixed and sealed lens. Also, this lens is not weather proof let alone waterproof to 50' like the TG-4.

Q: 8. Is there any difference (image quality, zooming capability, etc) between this one and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens?

A: Some differences between the two lenses are that the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens would offer a shorter minimum focusing distance of 7.9 inches from the subject while the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 9.8 . Additionally, the former has a more compact design. Otherwise, it would be hard to see any difference in terms of sharpness and zooming capability.

Q: 9. powervision powereye is listing as compatible any ideas how it works ? if its worth it.

A: The camera on the Power Vision PowerEye Quadcopter B&H # POPEY101 comes with an MFT mount lens included. It is an MFT mount camera which is compatible with this Olympus MFT mount lens.

Q: 10. Will it work with the Lumix GH3?

A: The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens is compatible with the Panasonic GX8 camera.