Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Pancake Zoom Lens
Ultra-compact electronic zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras with a versatile 28–84mm-equivalent range
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ is an exceptionally compact Micro Four Thirds pancake zoom lens designed as an everyday walk-around option for travel, street photography, landscapes, portraits and general shooting. Its 14–42mm range provides the equivalent field of view of approximately 28–84mm on a 35mm/full-frame camera, covering useful wide-angle through short-telephoto perspectives.
The EZ electronic zoom mechanism allows the lens to collapse to just 22.5mm long when stored, while Olympus' MSC focusing system is designed for fast and quiet autofocus during both still photography and video. Official specifications list an 8-element/7-group optical design and a weight of only 93g.
Condition:
Excellent overall physical and optical condition with only minimal signs of previous handling.
The front and rear glass elements appear clean, with no visible dust, haze or fungus. Lens barrel, mount, electronic contacts, zoom/focus controls and exterior surfaces are clean and well maintained with no significant physical damage noted.
Includes:
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens
- Olympus front lens cap
- Rear Micro Four Thirds lens cap
- Not included: Original box, lens hood, pouch, paperwork, filters or other accessories
Key Features:
- 14–42mm standard zoom range
- Approx. 28–84mm full-frame equivalent
- Micro Four Thirds / MFT mount
- Ultra-thin pancake-style construction
- Electronic EZ power zoom
- f/3.5–5.6 variable maximum aperture
- MSC focusing system designed for quick, quiet autofocus
- ED and aspherical optical elements
- Close focusing down to approximately 0.2m at the wide end
- Compact 37mm filter thread
- Lightweight design at approximately 93g
- Useful everyday range for landscapes, travel, street photography and portraits
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Olympus
- Series: M.Zuiko Digital
- Model: ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
- Lens type: Electronic pancake zoom
- Mount: Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length: 14–42mm
- 35mm equivalent: 28–84mm
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5 at 14mm / f/5.6 at 42mm
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Optical construction: 8 elements in 7 groups
- Special elements: 3 aspherical, 1 aspherical ED and 1 Super HR
- Aperture blades: 5
- Minimum focus distance: Approx. 0.20m at 14mm / 0.25m at 42mm
- Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.225×
- Filter size: 37mm
- Diameter: Approx. 60.6mm
- Collapsed length: Approx. 22.5mm
- Weight: Approx. 93g
- Colour: Black
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What cameras will this lens fit?
A: It fits Micro Four Thirds cameras, including compatible Olympus/OM System and Panasonic Lumix MFT bodies.
Q: Is this the compact EZ version?
A: Yes. This is the 14-42mm EZ electronic pancake zoom, not the larger 14-42mm II R version.
Q: Does the lens have image stabilization?
A: No. The lens itself does not contain optical image stabilization; stabilization depends on the camera body when available. Kiwix Server
Q: What is this lens best suited for?
A: Its compact size and 28–84mm-equivalent range make it especially convenient for travel, street photography, landscapes, casual portraits and everyday shooting.
Q: What size filters does it use?
A: It accepts 37mm filters.

