OM System

OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

Olympus's 2011 collapsible PEN kit zoom: 28-84 mm equivalent with the quiet MSC focus drive and 37 mm filters, at 113 g.

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£305 new
Used from £33 (Wex Photo Video)
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£305
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£33
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£75
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Core
Released
2011
Focal Length
14–42mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
37mm
Dimensions
56.5mm diameter × 50mm length
Weight
113g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
DC micromotor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.19x
Min. Focus Distance
25cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.1/10
Street
5.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
Filmmaking
4.2/10
Documentary
3.8/10
Landscape
5.0/10
Casual
6.9/10
Food
3.5/10
Architecture
4.4/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
Underwater
3.5/10
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 6.9 Strong on focal length, value for money and portability.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌌
Astrophotography 3.0 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
🍽️
Food 3.5 Held back by close focusing and optical quality.
🤿
Underwater 3.5 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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