An Ultra compact, Ultra handy zoom lens
Portability is the first word that comes to mind when using this Olympus 14-42mm EZ power zoom lens. Small enough to fit in your jacket pocket, this lens is a perfect match to the popular Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras that it is compatible with. With a 28-84mm equivalent zoom range, the 14-42mm EZ is suited to portraiture, group shots, landscapes, architecture and much more - the ultimate travel lens.
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Movie and Stills Compatible
Excellent for usage as a stills and video lens, the 14-42mm features an electronic zoom function, which is not only extremely quick and easy to use, but also virtually silent in operation. This electronic zoom function can be utilised with minimal effort, allowing you to achieve your desired composition without taking your eyes away from your camera.
Further cementing its place as a lens ready to tackle both videos and photographs is the Autofocus motor, which is aptly titled Movie and Stills Compatible. Focusing is done with exceptional pace and with minimal noise and to top it all off, it is very accurate.
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Small stature, with no sacrifice in quality
Internally this tiny lens is packed to the brim with some very advanced technologies, ensuring Image quality remains top notch throughout the entire zoom range. Included in the lens makeup are 3 Aspherical Elements and 1 ED Glass element, both of which aim to minimize various aberrations and distortions, for one overall higher quality image and for increased sharpness Olympus have also included a super high refractive index element. It’s safe to say that Olympus have ensured you do not have to sacrifice on image quality in order to keep your kit as small and light as possible.
Key Features
- Closest Focus - 7.9" - 9.8”
- Max. Magnification .23x
- Micro Four Thirds compatible
- 28-84mm Equivalent focal range
- MSC Autofocus - Movie & Stills Compatible
