Product reviewsOlympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens For Four Thirds (Black)

A smooth, versatile lens

This is the kit lens supplied with most of the Olympus micro four-thirds cameras. It is wonderfully matched to those cameras, and except for the most demanding of applications, easily substitutes for a bag full of primes.

Image quality is very good throughout the zoom range. Chromatic aberrations are well-controlled, and what little distortion there is is well-compensated for through in-camera processing. Lens flare and ghosting are virtually non-existent — one has to deliberately point the lens at a light source to get those effects. Out-of-focus quality is smooth, if unremarkable. The automatic focussing works quickly and accurately.

Like most zoom lenses, it's not the sharpest knife in the drawer. It also isn't the fastest, and there are times when one would like to be able to open it up for a more limited depth of field. Just the same, resolution is above average and consistent throughout the field of view.

The result is a lens that is quite versatile and consistently above average in its performance. It is one of the few zoom lenses on any camera that I actually enjoy using.Read full review...

Will look for other product

Great Lens! The size and usefulness is a value to my camera. I wanted to have a lens that could be the main lens and have a variable focal length. that way I would keep the camera set up simple. I would think this Micro four thirds would be a great addition to anyone.Read full review...

Nice Lense

I recently bought this lens and so far am thrilled with it. I've used it to photograph flowers, dogs and ducks on the pond. It is light and carrying the camera and lens during my morning walk doesn't wear me out like the DSLR and telephoto. Handy lens to have.Read full review...

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Impressive little lens

I really like the image quality of this lens. and for the price its a no brainer. I got it for the price and range and am keeping it for the image quality. not a fan of the little barrel lock but not a big deal.Read full review...

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Great Product Fast shipping

review for the Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42 mm F/3.5-5.6 II R Lens For Four Thirds
This is first time to use.
I hope it will be good for my camera.

Excellent lens

Great lens. Well constructed. So much better then the kit zoom lens my camera came with.

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A must have kit lens

I sell mine few month after I got my prime lens, however I feel the urgency to own this lens again. It a kit lens with a decent capabilites.

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Surprisingly sharp for a relatively inexpensive lens.

I have 3 very costly Olympus and Leica lenses for my OM1 mkII DSLR - all of them superb. I gave my original OM1 to a friend and bought this lens for it. I really didn't expect it to perform so closely to the Pro lenses, but it did!Read full review...

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Great little lens!

A great lens, especially if you didn't get it work your camera body. Kit lenses are highly useful and underrated!

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good enough for general use.

decent kit lens. get what you pay for. well built. smooth operation. walk around lens. not a fast aperture, some fringing.

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