Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 MkI: Verdict

As this is the lens that was supplied as a kit with earlier Olympus PEN digital cameras, it will be one many owners of these cameras already have. Unless you require a faster maximum aperture, or a longer zoom range, the quality produced by this lens should be more than adequate for most photographer's requirements.

Unfortunately the slow autofocus speed and rotating front element design let this, otherwise fantastic kit lens down a little, but if you can cope with these quirks, then there should be no reason to upgrade in pursuit of better sharpness.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 MkI: Pros

Excellent sharpness across the frame from maximum aperture

Compact collapsible design

Light weight

25cm minimum focus distance

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 MkI: Cons

Slow AF

Rotating front element may make using polarisers or graduated filters tricky

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