Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens (Black)

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens (Black)
Compact Micro Four Thirds Standard Zoom – 28-84mm Equivalent Focal Range, 3 Aspherical Elements & Quiet MSC Autofocus Engine

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R is an ultra-compact, lightweight standard zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Delivering a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28-84mm, this versatile walkaround optic spans broad wide-angle landscapes to short-telephoto portraits, making it a handy solution for everyday photography and travel.

Optically, the lens incorporates three aspherical elements to suppress spherical aberrations and distortion across the zoom range, maintaining edge-to-edge sharpness while keeping the physical barrel profile small. The lens features Olympus’s Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus mechanism, which utilizes a linear motor drive to deliver fast, smooth, and near-silent focusing performance for both still photography and video recording. A rounded 7-blade diaphragm produces natural background blur when using selective focus techniques.

CONDITION DIAGNOSTICS & PHYSICAL NOTES

Exterior & Housing: PRE-OWNED. The black lens barrel and control rings exhibit light surface wear and minor cosmetic scuffs consistent with standard handling.

Mechanical & Electronic Status: FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Retractable zoom barrel mechanism, MSC autofocus tracking drive, and electronic aperture control function properly.

KEY FEATURES & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

28-84mm Equivalent Zoom Coverage: Versatile wide-angle to portrait-length focal range for general-purpose shooting.

3 Aspherical Glass Elements: Actively controls distortion and spherical aberrations while preserving a compact physical size.

Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF System: Fast, near-silent autofocus tracking optimized for both photo and video workflows.

Lightweight Retractable Design: Extremely portable form factor designed for everyday walkaround mirrorless setups.

Native Micro Four Thirds Compatibility: Mounts directly to Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic Lumix MFT mirrorless bodies.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Type: Standard Zoom Lens

Lens Mount System: Micro Four Thirds Native

Focal Length Range: 14 to 42 mm (35mm Full-Frame Equivalent: 28 to 84 mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 to 5.6

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8 inches / 25 cm

Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.19x (0.38x 35mm Equivalent)

Optical Construction: 8 Elements in 7 Groups (3 Aspherical Elements)

Autofocus Mechanism: Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) Linear AF Motor

Diaphragm Design: 7-Blade Rounded Iris

Filter Thread Diameter: 37 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.2 x 2.0 inches / 56.5 x 50.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 3.9 oz / 113 g