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Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
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Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography

List Price: $424.15
Buy New: $108.00
You Save: $316.15 (75%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars(2 reviews)

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 42
Minimum Focal Length: 14
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 4 x 3.5

MPN: 261055
Model: 261055
UPC: 050332158191
EAN: 0050332158191
ASIN: B000Q68PQY

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Focal Length 14-42 mm 28-84mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length)
  • Lens construction 10 Elements in 8 Groups, (including ED lens 2 Aspherical lenses)
  • Internal Focusing System
  • Angle of View 75 deg.-29 deg.
  • Closest Focusing Distance 0.25m

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This 3x standard zoom lens is the smallest and lightest in its class and features a closest focusing distance of only 25cm. The ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and two aspherical lens elements correct aberrations without increasing lens dimensions. The circular aperture diaphragm enables beautiful defocusing - one of the big advantages of this lens. Excellent mobility is assured by a weight of less than 190 grams. Maximum Image Magnification 0.19x (equivalent to 0.38x on a 35 mm film camera) Minimum Field Size 91 x 68 mm Number of Blades 7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) Maximum Aperture f3.5 (14mm) - f5.6 (42mm) Minimum Aperture f 22 Filter Size Diameter 58 mm Dimensions Diameter 65.5x61mm Weight 190g Box Contents 14-42mm F3.5-5.6, Lens Cap (LC-58C), Lens Rear Cap (LR-1), Lens Hood (LH-61C), Instruction Manual, Olympus Worldwide Warranty Card


Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Smaller and lighter than its predecessor   March 26, 2008
  5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This lens is a newer version of the standard kit lens that comes with E-series Olympus digital SLRs. It is about 1/3 smaller in length and girth and weight than the 14-45 lens. It has the same apertures (3.5-5.6) as the old one but focuses a little closer. The first thing I noticed is that manual focusing is quicker, quieter and more positive than the old one. It has the feel of a "good old" prime lens when focusing manually. The smaller size really helps it fit in my bag better; the lighter weight makes carrying the camera (E-330) much easier. A fine point: Olympus now supplies a front-pinch type lens cap that makes it possible to remove and replace the cap with the lens hood in place. The previous model had an edge-pinch type that made it necessary to remove the lens shade first. The technical reviews suggest that this lens produces images that are sharper in the corners at full aperture than its predecessor. But what I do know for sure, is that although the near-focusing distance is about 1 foot, I was able to produce a sharp image (in Macro setting) at 5 inches on my E-330!! The mounting bayonet flange appears to be plastic. Only time will tell about its durability. I don't do a lot of lens changing, so I'm not concerned. The images I'm getting are excellent, so I'm glad I made the change. Recommended.


4 out of 5 stars Excellent Kit Lens   January 27, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Pro: Very sharp for a kit lens, very light, very small. Good focal range (28-84mm full-frame equivalent), really well built for a plastic lensbr /br /Con: plastic mount, not that fast (5.6 at the longest end)br /br /This lens is so light and small that even if you have better ones, you should still have it in your camera bag as a backup. As a primary "walk-around" lens, it's more than up to the task.


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