--- product_id: 5560849 title: "Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 IIR Black for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact 3X Zoom Lens" brand: "om system" price: "€ 561.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Om System" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5560849-olympus-m-zuiko-digital-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # MSC tech for silent autofocus 3x zoom range (14-42mm / 28-84mm eq.) Ultra-light 112g compact design Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 IIR Black for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact 3X Zoom Lens **Brand:** om system **Price:** € 561.27 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“Έ Zoom smart, shoot silent, travel light β€” your all-in-one lens upgrade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 IIR Black for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact 3X Zoom Lens by om system - **How much does it cost?** € 561.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5560849-olympus-m-zuiko-digital-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6) ## Best For - om system enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted om system brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Featherlight & Compact:** Weighing just 112 grams, this lens fits effortlessly into your travel or daily carry kit without bulk. - β€’ **Versatile 3x Zoom Power:** Capture everything from wide landscapes to crisp portraits with a flexible 14-42mm focal range. - β€’ **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** MSC technology ensures near-silent focusingβ€”perfect for seamless video and discreet shooting. - β€’ **Optimized for Micro Four Thirds:** Designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds cameras, delivering sharp, high-quality images in a sleek package. - β€’ **Natural Bokeh with 7-Blade Diaphragm:** Create smooth, professional background blur that makes your subject pop in every shot. ## Overview The OM SYSTEM Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 IIR is a compact, lightweight zoom lens tailored for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Offering a versatile 3x zoom range (28-84mm equivalent), it features MSC silent autofocus technology ideal for video and stills. Its 7-blade circular aperture delivers natural background blur, while the 37mm filter size supports creative enhancements. Weighing only 112 grams, this lens balances portability with high image quality, making it a perfect companion for professionals and enthusiasts seeking flexibility without compromise. ## Description Smaller and lighter than standard SLR lenses thanks to the Micro Four Thirds format, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II (35mm equivalent focal length: 28-84mm) lens provides full 3x zoom performance in a very small package. The evolution of this PEN kit lens now focuses faster than ever before, so you won't miss out on rapid shooting situations. Designed for shooting movies as well as stills, this updated lens now features MSC technology for practically silent auto focusing and great movie sound even when zooming. This lightweight and compact lens delivers high image quality and has an excellent close-up shooting capability. Review: Great lens that might require some breaking in (if you're in video) - Full disclosure, I'm not a professional. I love my camera, I love shooting video, and I am really enjoying this lens, but consider a grain of salt if you're a working professional shooting every day and looking for a review to stake part of your livelihood on. That said, I'll speak from the heart/wallet. This lens was a replacement for me of a much cheaper lens of similar specs, albeit at a shorter maximum focal length. But even more than the long zoom, the first thing that struck me right out of the box is that this lens feels solid and built to last. I haven't done a definitive test of focal qualities, but in casual use I've found that the focus is consistent from the widest to tightest focal length. That is, I haven't had to refocus going from a wide shot to tight, which I understand to be the case in higher-quality lenses. I have not observed any softness at maximum zoom, personally. So my one critique of this lens - and I'm reluctant to even call it a critique, as it feels like a reasonable break-in step to me - is that the action on the zoom was a little sticky at first. Turning the zoom ring by hand, it required significantly higher effort around the mid-zoom mark - just enough that doing a smooth zoom, as one might want in certain film genres, wasn't possible. BY NO MEANS was it so difficult I felt I'd endanger the lens; definitely not a manufacture issue, nothing jammed or anything like that. My focus motor also had trouble with it, for what it's worth; I use a Ronin S2 gimbal and its accessory focus motor when I'm shooting video, and here I repurposed the focus motor for zoom, attempting some genre-specific camera work. The motor calibration got hung up on the sticky spot, and once I overcame that, the actual zoom motion was still sticky and inhibited. I looked into this and several professionals' websites recommended both "breaking it in" and lubricating it properly (which requires not only lens-specific lube, but the right lube for the particular lens manufacturer, and frankly, I'm cheap) so I started with breaking it in. Just kept the lens on my desk for a couple days, and during free moments I'd twist the zoom ring back and forth through its extents, for a few minutes at a time. I probably spent less than 30 minutes total on this before the action became considerably smoother - a truly minor investment for smooth-zooming action. Having done this, I'm confident I can snap-zoom by hand and slow-zoom with the focus motor when I want to. In short, I'm happy with this lens. It'll fit a different role in your kit, I'm sure, but it's my first zoom and the versatility of it, after using nothing but primes, is fantastic. Review: A Very Nice Lens - I read reviews on DPReview and other sites first, so I knew what I would be buying. When I first attached it to my E-P1 body, the only thing that puzzled me a little was the message "Please check the status of a lens". One is expected to turn the zoom ring to make it useable, and the message is not very clear--more a problem of the body. I like the look of the lens. For the second generation of M.Zuiko 14-42mm lens, there are two versions. I chose the R version, because I thought it looks better. The other non-R version is $15 cheaper, but it looks ugly to me. The silver colour I chose matches the E-P1 body perfectly. It is a cheap and light lens, but the image quality is very good. As a Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) lens, it focuses fast and silently, and is very suitable for taking videos. Just keep in mind that in silent environments the focusing sound can still be recorded, if you use the microphone on the camera body--again, it is not really an issue for this lens. Of course, with f/5.6 on the telephoto end, it is really not for low-light photography. Still, it serves the purpose very well as a lightweight travel companion with my E-P1. My Canon body and four lenses are obviously better in many aspects, but I probably do not want to bring them on a business travel. ## Features - 14-42 mm (35mm equivalent focal length 28-84 mm) - 7 (circular aperture diaphragm for natural background blurring) - 37mm filter size ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005AHKY0O | | Best Sellers Rank | #246 in SLR Camera Lenses | | Brand | OM SYSTEM | | Built-In Media | lens and case | | Camera Lens | Olympus M.14-42MM F3.5-5.6 2R Zuiko Camera Zoom Lens Black | | Color | Black | | Compatible Camera Mount | Four Thirds | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (228) | | Exposure Control Type | Automatic | | Focal Length Description | 42 millimeters | | Focus Type | Micromotor | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050332179394, 04545350036461 | | Has Self-Timer | No | | Image stabilization | Digital | | Item Weight | 112 Grams | | Lens | Wide Angle | | Lens Coating Description | ZERO Coating | | Lens Design | Zoom | | Lens Fixed Focal Length | 42 Millimeters | | Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | | Light Sensitivity | 100-6400 | | Manufacturer | Olympus | | Maximum Aperture | 5.6 Millimeters | | Maximum Focal Length | 42 Millimeters | | Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | | Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent | | Minimum Aperture | 22 | | Minimum Focal Length | 14 Millimeters | | Model Name | m.zuiko | | Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | | Photo Filter Size | 37 Millimeters | | Real Angle Of View | 29 Degrees | | Shooting Modes | P, A, S, M, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, etc. | | UPC | 050332179394 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Zoom Ratio | 3:1 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** OM SYSTEM - **Camera Lens Description:** Olympus M.14-42MM F3.5-5.6 2R Zuiko Camera Zoom Lens Black - **Compatible Mountings:** Four Thirds - **Focal Length Description:** 42 millimeters - **Lens Type:** Wide Angle ## Images ![Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 IIR Black for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Compact 3X Zoom Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TjApbEfKS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: is this compatible with lumix gh4?** A: Hello, as far as I know they are compatible. But please keep in mind that Lumix cameras do not have a built in Image Stabilizer in the body, they rely in the IS in the Lumix lens. Since Olympus camera have the IS in the body, they din't need it in the lens. Lumix camera with Olympus lens means no IS. I am not a pro. but this is what I read on various form when learning about Lumix and Olympus. **Q: Is this compatible with Oylympus E-410 ?** A: No, I don't think so as this lens is for Micro 3/4 and E410 is compatible with 3/4 systems only. A M3/4 body can use a 3/4 lens via an adapter but not vice versa **Q: Is this the same lens that came with my OMD (14-42 kit lens)?** A: Hi. No that lens would be called 14-42mm EZ Lens. This item I have shown is 14-42mm II R. Hope this helped. **Q: How would this work with the black magic pocket cinema camera? I've heard it doesn't work even though it's a micro 4/3 mount?** A: I googled and did not find such negative comments. I actually found one page that someone sold the camera with this lens together: http://www.bmcuser.com/showthread.php?9281-Blackmagic-Pocket-Cinema-Camera-Olympus-14-42-amp-canon-9-5-143-f1-8-B4-lens. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens that might require some breaking in (if you're in video) *by B***R on October 16, 2022* Full disclosure, I'm not a professional. I love my camera, I love shooting video, and I am really enjoying this lens, but consider a grain of salt if you're a working professional shooting every day and looking for a review to stake part of your livelihood on. That said, I'll speak from the heart/wallet. This lens was a replacement for me of a much cheaper lens of similar specs, albeit at a shorter maximum focal length. But even more than the long zoom, the first thing that struck me right out of the box is that this lens feels solid and built to last. I haven't done a definitive test of focal qualities, but in casual use I've found that the focus is consistent from the widest to tightest focal length. That is, I haven't had to refocus going from a wide shot to tight, which I understand to be the case in higher-quality lenses. I have not observed any softness at maximum zoom, personally. So my one critique of this lens - and I'm reluctant to even call it a critique, as it feels like a reasonable break-in step to me - is that the action on the zoom was a little sticky at first. Turning the zoom ring by hand, it required significantly higher effort around the mid-zoom mark - just enough that doing a smooth zoom, as one might want in certain film genres, wasn't possible. BY NO MEANS was it so difficult I felt I'd endanger the lens; definitely not a manufacture issue, nothing jammed or anything like that. My focus motor also had trouble with it, for what it's worth; I use a Ronin S2 gimbal and its accessory focus motor when I'm shooting video, and here I repurposed the focus motor for zoom, attempting some genre-specific camera work. The motor calibration got hung up on the sticky spot, and once I overcame that, the actual zoom motion was still sticky and inhibited. I looked into this and several professionals' websites recommended both "breaking it in" and lubricating it properly (which requires not only lens-specific lube, but the right lube for the particular lens manufacturer, and frankly, I'm cheap) so I started with breaking it in. Just kept the lens on my desk for a couple days, and during free moments I'd twist the zoom ring back and forth through its extents, for a few minutes at a time. I probably spent less than 30 minutes total on this before the action became considerably smoother - a truly minor investment for smooth-zooming action. Having done this, I'm confident I can snap-zoom by hand and slow-zoom with the focus motor when I want to. In short, I'm happy with this lens. It'll fit a different role in your kit, I'm sure, but it's my first zoom and the versatility of it, after using nothing but primes, is fantastic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Nice Lens *by W***I on December 24, 2011* I read reviews on DPReview and other sites first, so I knew what I would be buying. When I first attached it to my E-P1 body, the only thing that puzzled me a little was the message "Please check the status of a lens". One is expected to turn the zoom ring to make it useable, and the message is not very clear--more a problem of the body. I like the look of the lens. For the second generation of M.Zuiko 14-42mm lens, there are two versions. I chose the R version, because I thought it looks better. The other non-R version is $15 cheaper, but it looks ugly to me. The silver colour I chose matches the E-P1 body perfectly. It is a cheap and light lens, but the image quality is very good. As a Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) lens, it focuses fast and silently, and is very suitable for taking videos. Just keep in mind that in silent environments the focusing sound can still be recorded, if you use the microphone on the camera body--again, it is not really an issue for this lens. Of course, with f/5.6 on the telephoto end, it is really not for low-light photography. Still, it serves the purpose very well as a lightweight travel companion with my E-P1. My Canon body and four lenses are obviously better in many aspects, but I probably do not want to bring them on a business travel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It'll work *by N***N on January 8, 2015* It gets the job done. Imaging capabilities are at least on par with what you'd expect from a kit lens. The E-M10 corrects the wide-angle barrel distortion in camera (JPG), so that's cool. My small complaints: - dumb cheap plastic ring on the front comes off too easily. - this may be petty, but the aesthetics--meh. The proportions of the thing when mounted on the camera and extended don't exactly make you want to pick it up and play with it the way some lens/camera combinations seem to. You don't usually see pictures of this thing in its ready-to-go position; they always show it retracted. But if you retract it every time you're done using it, then there's always that extra fiddly step before you're ready to take pictures next time. Because of both of those points, I probably won't even bother with the plastic hood I bought for this thing. If the plastic ring comes off so easily, I suspect the hood would come off even easier and be more trouble than it's worth. Maybe I'll get a screw-on one sometime. My only kinda big complaint: - manual focus ring is WAY too stiff/tight. Switching to manual with this thing is not a joy; it's really hard to make minuscule adjustments when by the time you've applied enough force to get the ring turning, it jerks past the point you wanted to stop at, and then stops just as jerkily. On the other hand, the zoom ring is nice and smooth and just right. I guess I'll save my manual-focusing fun for my cheapo vintage 50mm lens with adapter. ## Frequently Bought Together - Olympus M.14-42MM F3.5-5.6 2R Zuiko Camera Zoom Lens Black - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Black Camera Body - SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5560849-olympus-m-zuiko-digital-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5560849-olympus-m-zuiko-digital-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*