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Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
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Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ review: specs and price
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Why is Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ better than the average?
- Weight?
93gvs329.18g - Minimum focus distance?
0.25mvs0.39m - Smallest aperture at maximum focal length?
22fvs21.68f - Maximum angle of view?
75°vs60.84° - Minimum focal length?
14mmvs29.98mm - Smallest aperture at minimum focal length?
22fvs21.37f - Minimum angle of view?
29°vs38.39° - Optical zoom?
3xvs2.71x
Price comparison
General info
1.weight
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.
2.Has a metal mount
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.minimum focal length
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.
4.Front element doesn't rotate
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
The front element doesn’t rotate. This is important if you use filters, as some such as polarising or gradient filters have to be orientated a certain way.
5.maximum focal length
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.
6.Is a normal lens
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
A normal lens is one that doesn't fall into another category such as wide angle or telephoto, and typically has a focal length between 35mm and 70mm. These lenses aren't tailored towards a specific type of photography, and so are quite versatile.
Optics
1.maximum angle of view
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).
2.magnification
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.
3.minimum angle of view
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).
4.optical zoom
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/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
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
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 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
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
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.Has focus motor
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.
2.Has full-time manual focus
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.
3.minimum focus distance
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.
4.has a silent focus motor built into the lens
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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