It's capable of locking focus on a subject almost instantly, even when alternating between close and faraway subjects. With the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ lens attached to an Olympus OM-D E-M10 body, focusing is extremely quick in most situations. the same as that of a 28mm lens in a 35mm system.Īt the 42mm end, the angle of view is 29°. The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ in-hand Focal RangeĪt the 14mm end, the diagonal angle of view is 75°, i.e. Rear of the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ
Side of the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZįront of the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ lens features a 37mm filter thread which does not rotate on focus, great news for anyone intending to use a polariser or ND grads on the lens. Communication between lens and camera body is provided through eleven electrical contacts. The lens comes with a standard Micro Four Thirds mount that is, thankfully, made of metal. The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ alongside an Olympus OM-D E-M10 The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ lens itself is well built, though the plastic outer covering feels a wee bit cheap to the touch. The Olympus OM-D E-M10 used for this test is a great match for the lens, offering a small and compact package, good balance and fast auto focus (but no environmental seals). The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ attached to an Olympus OM-D E-M10, zoomed out The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ attached to an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Turn the camera off, and the lens retracts back to its slimmest setting, making it possible to store in a coat pocket when mounted on the E-M10. Simply put, turn the camera on and the lens automatically extends to the 14mm setting, where it measures 60.6mm in length. This is an electronic zoom with a lens retraction mechanism that is synchronized with both the power of the camera and the Automatic Opening Lens Cap (we didn't test this accessory). The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ is the world's most compact pancake zoom lens, measuring just 22.5mm thick when retracted, less than half the length of Olympus' standard 14-42mm zoom lens, and weighing a mere 93g.
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You'll also find our online service fast, efficient and courteous and you can always call us if you want to talk to a human being! We are dedicated to bringing you the very best in service, choice and price. Many are photographers themselves and enjoy passing their knowledge on. Our expert team has many years experience within the photographic trade with knowledge gained over 40 years. The lens tested in this review was kindly provided by CameraWorld, a real camera shop helping you to make the most of your hobby. The lens is also available in a kit with the new Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera. The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ lens retails for £299/$349 in the UK and the US, respectively. Offering a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28-84mm, the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ lens incorporates a near-silent, variable-speed electromagnetic zoom mechanism, fast and quiet auto focus, an optical formula comprising 8 elements in 7 groups, including 1 Super HR, 1 ED and 3 aspherical elements, and a minimum focus distance of 25cm.
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