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

A compact, lightweight 28-84mm equivalent standard zoom for everyday life and travel, combining intuitive operation, creative close-up capabilities and dustproof and splashproof performance in a 125g design.

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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 125g 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 added confidence when shooting outdoors with a compatible OM SYSTEM camera.
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Focal length14 - 42mm
Focal length (equiv. 35mm)24 - 84mm
Maximum apertureF3.5 (wide) / F5.6 (tele)
ImporterOM Digital Solutions GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Strasse 23
20457 Hamburg, Germany
mail: [email protected]
ManufacturerOM Digital Solutions Corporation
49-3 Takakura-machi, Hachioji-shi,
Tokyo 192-0033, Japan
mail: [email protected]
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User Manual

Declaration of conformity (DoC)

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 125g 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 added confidence when shooting outdoors with a compatible OM SYSTEM camera.
Focal length14 - 42mm
Focal length (equiv. 35mm)24 - 84mm
Maximum apertureF3.5 (wide) / F5.6 (tele)
ImporterOM Digital Solutions GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Strasse 23
20457 Hamburg, Germany
mail: [email protected]
ManufacturerOM Digital Solutions Corporation
49-3 Takakura-machi, Hachioji-shi,
Tokyo 192-0033, Japan
mail: [email protected]

User Manual

Declaration of conformity (DoC)

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

Features highlights

28-84mm equivalent versatility

Capture wide landscapes, travel scenes, street photography and portraits with one compact zoom. The 14-42mm range delivers a 28-84mm equivalent field of view, giving you flexible framing without changing lenses.

Lightweight. Ready for changing conditions.

At just 125g, the lens is easy to carry wherever the day takes you. Its IPX1-rated* splash-proof performance and dust-proof design gives you greater confidence to keep shooting when conditions change.


*when used with compatible OM SYSTEM splash- and dustproof camera bodies.

Get closer. Create more.

Focus from just 0.13m at the wide end with up to 0.26x magnification to discover details in food, flowers, textures and everyday objects. Focus Stacking support with compatible OM SYSTEM cameras gives you even more freedom to explore creative close-up photography.

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14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III — FAQ

Yes. Its 125g weight and 14-42mm zoom range make it a practical lightweight option for travel, street, landscape, portrait and everyday shooting.


Yes. Its versatile 28-84mm equivalent zoom range covers many of the subjects you are likely to encounter every day — from travel scenes and landscapes to people, portraits and close-up details. Its compact design and intuitive operation also make it easy to start exploring photography with an interchangeable-lens camera.


At the wide end, the lens is ideal for travel scenes, landscapes, architecture and everyday storytelling. Zoom in to frame people, portraits and details more closely. This versatility makes it a practical one-lens solution for everyday life and travel.


The closest focusing distance is 0.13m at 14mm and 0.30m at 42mm. At the wide end, the working distance is approximately 4cm from the front of the lens, opening up creative possibilities for subjects such as food, flowers and small everyday details.


Yes. The lens is dustproof, splashproof to IPX1 equivalent and freezeproof to -10 °C. Its environmental protection is maintained when used with a compatible OM SYSTEM splash- and dustproof camera body.


Yes. The M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III supports Focus Stacking with compatible OM SYSTEM cameras, giving you additional creative possibilities when photographing close-up subjects.


Simply rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens and get ready to shoot. Unlike the previous 14-42mm II R, there is no separate release switch, making operation more intuitive.


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