OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens

Overview

The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens is a Micro Four Thirds mount zoom covering a 14 to 42mm range, equivalent to 28 to 84mm in full-frame terms, with a maximum aperture running from f/3.5 at the wide end to f/5.6 at telephoto. That range takes in everything from wider environmental shots to short telephoto portraits, making it a natural everyday and travel companion for any Micro Four Thirds mirrorless body, including the OM SYSTEM PEN. Three aspherical elements in its 8-element, 7-group optical design correct for distortion and spherical aberration, delivering sharp, clear results in a genuinely compact and lightweight package.

A collapsible locking barrel is central to the lens's portability, shrinking it down for storage and extending only when it's time to shoot, while a rounded 7-blade diaphragm helps produce soft, natural-looking background blur. Weather-resistant construction adds a further layer of everyday usefulness, letting it be used in light rain when paired with a splashproof Micro Four Thirds body. It's an easy lens to recommend as a first lens for a new mirrorless shooter or as a compact everyday option alongside a more specialised optic.

Compact Collapsible Barrel for Travel

A collapsible locking barrel allows the lens to measure just 5cm long when not in use, keeping the whole kit extremely portable. It extends to reach its 14mm minimum focal length once unlocked, and at only 125g it adds negligible weight to a camera setup for a full day of shooting.

Sharp Results from Aspherical Elements

An 8-element, 7-group optical design built around three aspherical elements corrects for distortion and spherical aberration, providing sharpness and clarity despite the lens's small size and light weight.

Smooth Background Blur from Rounded Blades

A rounded 7-blade diaphragm contributes to beautiful, soft bokeh with smooth focus falloff, helping subjects stand out against a gently blurred background.

Close-Up Shooting to 13cm

A 13cm minimum focusing distance allows focusing on small and extremely close subjects, massively expanding the range of potential subjects compared with a lens limited to longer minimum distances.

Splashproof Construction for All-Weather Use

IPX1 weather-resistant construction, paired with an OM SYSTEM weather-resistant camera body, enables the lens to be used in inclement weather such as light rain without hesitation.