M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III | OM SYSTEM

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A compact, lightweight 28-84mm equivalent standard zoom for everyday life and travel, combining intuitive operation, creative close-up capabilities and dust & splashproof confidence in a 125 g (4.4 oz) design.

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M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III

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M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III

Made for everyday creativity, the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III is a compact standard zoom for photographers who want more than just to record a moment. Its versatile 14-42mm range (28-84mm equivalent) lets you move from wide travel scenes to people, portraits and details—all with one lightweight 125 g (4.4 oz) lens. The intuitive retractable design makes it quick to start shooting, while improved close-up performance helps you explore everyday subjects more creatively. Dustproof and IPX1-rated splashproof performance provide confidence when shooting outdoors with a compatible OM SYSTEM camera.
Learn all about M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III
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M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III

Made for everyday creativity, the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III is a compact standard zoom for photographers who want more than just to record a moment. Its versatile 14-42mm range (28-84mm equivalent) lets you move from wide travel scenes to people, portraits and details—all with one lightweight 125 g (4.4 oz) lens. The intuitive retractable design makes it quick to start shooting, while improved close-up performance helps you explore everyday subjects more creatively. Dustproof and IPX1-rated splashproof performance provide confidence when shooting outdoors with a compatible OM SYSTEM camera.
Learn all about M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III

User Manual

All languages

Declaration of conformity (DoC)

European Union

Main benefits

  • Compact and easy to carry: At just 125g, the lens is an effortless companion for everyday life, city trips and travel
  • Versatile everyday zoom: The 28-84mm equivalent range lets you capture everything from wide scenes and street moments to people and portraits without changing lenses
  • Explore the details: Focus from just 0.13m at the wide end to discover creative possibilities in food, flowers, textures and other everyday details
  • Intuitive operation: Simply rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens and start shooting — no separate release switch is required
  • Confidence outdoors: Dustproof, IPX1-rated splashproof performance and freezeproof to -10°C for greater peace of mind when conditions change.

Recommended uses

  • Everyday life
  • Travel photography
  • City & street photography
  • People & portraits
  • Landscapes & architecture
  • Food, flowers & close-up details

Main features

  • 14-42mm zoom (28-84mm equivalent in 35mm format)
  • Maximum aperture F3.5 at 14mm / F5.6 at 42mm
  • Lens construction: 8 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses
  • Angle of view: 75°-29°
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.13m at 14 mm / 0.30m at 42mm
  • Maximum image magnification: 0.26x at 14mm / 0.19x at 42mm
  • 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm
  • 46mm filter size; dimensions Ø60.0 × 50.5mm
  • Weight: 125g, excluding lens cap, rear cap and lens hood
  • IPX1-rated weather sealing