24 facts in comparison
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II vs Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Why is Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II better than Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ?
- Can focus to infinity?
- Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- 20.8° narrower minimum angle of view?
8.2°vs29° - Is a telephoto lens?
- 108mm longer maximum focal length?
150mmvs42mm - 2 more aperture blades?
7vs5 - 7.7x greater zoom range?
10.7xvs3x
Why is Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ better than Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II?
- Has focus motor?
- 12.5% wider aperture at minimum focal length?
f/3.5 vs4f - Has a metal mount?
- 192g lighter?
93gvs285g - 0.25m shorter minimum focus distance?
0.25mvs0.5m - Has a silent focus motor built into the lens?
- 0.01x Better magnification factor?
0.23xvs0.22x - Front element doesn't rotate?
Price comparison
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black) | $499.00 | |||
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Zoom Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black) | $99.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Black Body wi...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Black Body with M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II Black Lens Kit | $1,173.82 | |||
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75 to 300mm I...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75 to 300mm II F4.8-6.7 Zoom Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras | $399.00 | |||
| Olympus M.Zuiko Travel Lens Kit (M.Zuiko...Olympus M.Zuiko Travel Lens Kit (M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II and M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 Black lenses) | $799.00 | |||
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras | $549.00 | |||
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras | $749.00 | |||
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Camera (Black) | $224.00 | |||
| Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Zoom Lens...Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Zoom Lens (Silver) for Olympus and Panasonic Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) | $169.87 | |||
| Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 micro Four...Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 micro Four Thirds Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Micro Four Third Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera | $399.95 | |||
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Buy used:
$199.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Camera (Black) | $224.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver Body w...Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver Body with Silver M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Kit | $599.00 | |||
| CPL Circular Polarizer Glare Shine Polar...CPL Circular Polarizer Glare Shine Polarizing Filter for Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens | $11.95 | |||
| ND8 ND Neutral Density Motion Blur Shutt...ND8 ND Neutral Density Motion Blur Shutter Speed Filter for Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens | $11.95 | |||
| Lens Cap Cover Keeper Protector for Olym...Lens Cap Cover Keeper Protector for Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ | $8.95 | |||
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6...Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black) | $224.99 | |||
| UV Ultraviolet Clear Haze Glass Protecti...UV Ultraviolet Clear Haze Glass Protection Protector Cover Filter for Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ | $11.95 | |||
| UV Ultra Violet + CPL Circular Polarizer...UV Ultra Violet + CPL Circular Polarizer + FLD Fluorescent Filter Kit for Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens | $18.95 | |||
| Gadget Place +10 Diopter/Closeup Lens/Ma...Gadget Place +10 Diopter/Closeup Lens/Macro Lens for Olympus Pen E-PL8 E-PL7 E-PL6 E-PL3 E-PL2 E-P5 E-P3 E-PM1 OM-D E-M5 II OM-D E-M10 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens | $9.99 | |||
General info
1.weather-sealed (splashproof)
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
2.Has a metal mount
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.
3.weight
285g
93g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
4.minimum focal length
14mm
14mm
A shorter minimum focal length allows you to get more of the scene in the photo, and offers a wider angle of view than longer focal lengths.
5.Is a telephoto lens
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
A telephoto lens allows you to zoom in on far away objects. This is particularly useful when you need to photograph a subject from a distance, such as wildlife photography, or even in some cases street photography where you can’t get near the subject.
6.maximum focal length
150mm
42mm
A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
Optics
1.has built-in optical image stabilization
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
2.maximum angle of view
75°
75°
At the shorter end of the lens you get the widest angle of view. This allows you to fit more of the scene into the photograph (based on APS-C format).
3.magnification
0.22x
0.23x
A true macro lens has a magnification of 1:1. This means that the image produced is a life-size representation of the subject being photographed.
4.minimum angle of view
8.2°
29°
At the longest end of the lens you get the narrowest angle of view. This allows you to fit a small portion of the scene into the photograph, such as when you are zooming in on a subject (based on APS-C format).
5.optical zoom
10.7x
3x
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
Aperture
1.wide aperture (main camera)
f/4.0
f/3.5
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
2.widest aperture at maximum focal length
5.6f
5.6f
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
3.smallest aperture at maximum focal length
22f
22f
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
4.Has rounded aperture blades
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Rounded blades, often only found on more expensive lenses, improve the appearance of the out-of-focus areas. This allows you to attain better, softer looking bokeh in your photos.
5.smallest aperture at minimum focal length
22f
22f
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
6.aperture blades
7
5
The aperture controls how much light gets through to the camera’s sensor. More blades is often an indicator of a better quality lens. It also allows you to achieve much nicer looking bokeh when blurring out your background, whereas a lens with less blades will often produce harsher, more polygonal bokeh.
Focus
1.Can focus to infinity
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.
2.Has focus motor
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.
3.Has full-time manual focus
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode.
4.minimum focus distance
0.5m
0.25m
This is the closest distance that the lens can focus. A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography.
5.has a silent focus motor built into the lens
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor.
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