Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC Zoom Lens
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
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Full review on the Olympus 14-42mm zoom lens for the M4/3 mount. Been trying out this lens for just over 6 months now and it's an excellent kit/beginner's lens.
This whole review was shot on the lens except for the 2 B roll clips which were taken on the Samsung Galaxy A71.
Let me know what you think?
Intro
Olympus Lens Mount Selection/Issues 02:44
Eriginomics, Functionality, Weight, Focal Range & Build Quality 03:50
M.S.C Test For Autofocus 06:35
Video Test In Low Light 07:40
Video Focus Pull & Bokeh Test 10:34
Video Test In Daylight 10:57
Overall Rating 12:30
Pricing Guide 13:12
Photography in Low Light/Day Light 15:00
I do apologize for only showing pictures in the photography section of this review, I currently do not have the software to screen record and take viewers through the image processing techniques through Affinity Photo. Hopefully will upgrade to that in the future.
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I am currently looking (October 2024) for a used zoom in this category. Your video is clearly one of those that helps me find what I need.
The gold connector tip just saved me a headache, THANK YOU
That's fantastic! It's a great way to quickly check the lens information when purchase goods online.
Thank you for clarifying the difference between the two standards. I am seeing the same confusion between 4/3rds and Micro 4/3rds on lenses being sold online.
Thanks Kevin i agree i still see some ebay sellers putting down the incorrect mount in there descriptions best to always check the back of the lens for the gold connectors.
Very well done. This is the kind of information I've been looking for. No need to apologise, your delivery was spot on. Keep it up and thank you.
Thanks bro, i appreciate the Motivating feedback you have given after watching my video.
Thank you very much 👍
Thanks, bro, great job. I wish more people like you were doing these reviews...
Dear Sir, You are a GREAT FACILITATOR!! Thanks for clarifying the matter of contacts on the lower end of the lens. An utmost detail that it's the first time I've heard of it.
For the rest, you left no room for questions, since you covered every factor about this lens in full detail.
Keep on clicking.
Keep on sharing.
Have a great day!
Thank you very much Manny! For your feedback it means alot to me. Fantastic🙏
@@LookGoodTech I wish to ask your opinion on the Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6, for my Olympus PEN E-PL 10. Thanks!!
It's a great focal range to have in your collection, however when i was doing some research on Panasonic lens some people claimed that the lens image stabilisation was ineffective on olympus devices but none the less panasonic do make some great lens however i never owned that one but i do own the panasonic 25mm f1.7 prime lens which i use regularly on my olympus om-d e-m1 mark ii it's fantastic for product/portrait work.
My recommendation would be to look into the Olympus 12-50mm it's quite similar in focal range with the same aperture and also has electric zoom, Macro capability and a extra function button on the lens plus it's can be found much cheaper than the panasonic sometimes.
Please do check out any reviews on you tube between the two but if you own an olympus device than i would purchase the Olympus 12-50mm over the panasonic.
Hope that helps Manny 🙏 thank you.
@@LookGoodTech Much obliged by your kind answer. I'll do my homework, and look for info on those two lenses.
Thanks, bro!!!
Not a problem, all the best 👍
That was a wonderful video presentation. You sound just fine to me. Thank you so much for that clarification between the difference between the four thirds lens, and the micro four thirds lens. That was some really wonderful information that you shared thank you so much. 😊
Fantastic! I'm over the moon that my video has helped you out and thanks for taking your time and leaving some wonderful feedback 👍
Thank you for the very useful info. Not too much technical stuff, but enough for a consumer to decide. I also like your demo info, done in a chill style. Look forward to more from you! Get back at it!
Thanks so much for the support and feedback i can truly say your comments make me more motivated to continue making more vids and I am glad you enjoyed the review.
Thank you
Great review, very helpful.n Looking forward to the next
Thanks for the vid, the rant about the different mounts was very informative, so no need to apologize :)
Thanks so much, really appreciate the feedback glad you liked the review.
There is a logo for 4/3 and micro 4/3, and that's the easy way to identify the two when buying online.
Thanks John that's absolutely correct 👌 but I've seen many sellers stating the wrong description and some sellers don't show 360° of the product in the pictures provided.
Most of this is usually on ebay it's not the seller's fault in most cases as they could easily get mixed up themselves.
But yes your correct all micro4/3 lens usually have the micro symbol on them.
Thanks mate really appreciate the reply and checking out the review. 🙏
Great advice on how to check the lens for compatibility.
Thanks Richard 🙏
Very helpful tip on 4/3!! 💯
Thanks Kid! really appreciate the feedback and thanks for checking out the review.
Useful info, im looking a cheap set of lens to put on bmpcc og and just throw in the bag pack and go. you cleared a few questions for me.
Keep them coming .
I've heard good things about a couple of inexpensive Cine Lens makers like 7artisans, Rokinon and Tokina please do check them out as you can find good deals on used lenses from eBay. And thanks for checking out the review really appreciate it👍.
All the best
Many thanks, just getting my hands into MFT. Much appreciated keep up the good work. Cheers.
Thanks Miguel for checking out the review👍 I am glad i my video has been helpful. Wish you all the best on your MFT journey.
@@LookGoodTech Just purchase the lens, will be testing it with my m1x. Many thanks 👍
Wow! That's absolutely amazing hope you have great time with it.
Most basic lens are great for learning and even though their kit lenses they will still provide alot of good learning curves for all content creators.
I was still surprised at the photo and video quality of this particular lens.
Do you have a RUclips channel to share your videos or photos?
All the best🙏
@@LookGoodTech I heard from various sites that this lenses performs very well. Will let you know how it goes when I have tried then out. Cheers.
Hey bro, thanks for the video. I don't know how to use its manual focus, I actually don't even know if it has manual focus.
Hey buddy really sorry for the late reply Manual focus should work.. I don't own the lens anymore but it would be better to research further on line... Sorry bud🙏
Thank you for your useful review
Wonderful!! Thanks for checking out the review
Thank you for the review. I have had a Olympus Pen Lite E-pl3 for about 10 yrs and it has not had much use and gave it to my son. I have recently been interested in Astrophotography and pulled it out of the cobwebs. I thought whether the reviewed lens would be capable of Astrophotography.
I have asked the people at Olympus if they had a lens that would be suitable and suggested the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
/14-28mm (35mm equivalent) .
I was wondering if it is an overkill price wise for my old camera or should I just get a new camera and lens?
Hi there, Alan thanks for checking out the review👍 I've not done astrophotography as of yet but the lens you have mentioned sound decent the Olympus pro 7-14mm is a little on the expensive side coming close to £1000 but has great specifications. It would definitely be an overkill for your current olympus device and my humble advice would be to upgrade.
The brand new OM-1, Olympus om-d e-m1 Mark 3, and the Olympus em 1 X all have many great features and also include special feature for astrophotography. Olympus calls it "Starry AF" if iam not mistaken.
All of these cameras are priced between £1500 and £2500 and they will come with olympus kit lens 12-40mm which is a fantastic lens and well recommended for it's versatility in the tech community.
I would check reviews on the 3 camera's and purchase one of them with the kit lens. The 12-40mm will also do a great job for astrophotography.
Hope that helps Alan, take care and all the best.
Thanks for the reply, it put my mind to ease and I will look into those models you mentioned. Cheers
Not a problem Alan, all the best my favourite would be the the new OM-1, i was also thinking about upgrading to that since i have the Olympus om-d e-m1 mark ii.
Thanks mate great review 👍
Thanks for checking out the review glad you liked it.
Great video, good sound track. What camera was all that footage out on the street shot on?
Thanks Buddy, it is the Olympus om-d e-m1 mark ii, It is an absolute beast of a budget camera, Great 4k footage, Image stability, and Auto fucus is amazing.
The new OM-1 has just been released so do look into that as well.
Thanks for checking out the review👌
Sadly i didnt know about the 9 pin and 11 pin difference and ended up buying an 9 pin 4/3 lens but i also ordered an adapter, lets see how it goes.
Ohh that happens sometimes hopefully the adapter should solve the problem but it just adds unnecessary weight to the setup, especially if you use a gimbal. As mentioned olympus have a alot of 4/3 lenses out there.
Nice review!
Thank you very much
Thank you for the review , I’ve had to order this lens as the pancake lens that came with my camera broke and would have been too expensive to fix . I paid £67 from jessops for mine
Thanks for checkng out the review much appreciated 👍Jessops is great, I shop there as well from time to time.
5:24 finally, after after looking website to website, camera after camera, i have found a cheap camera with manual zoom
Thanks Matyas for checking out the review, it's a great inexpensive lens with manual zoom. I also feature in the video the 12-50mm electronic zoom lens which is fantastic for it's value and has much better features. Hopefully i will do a review soon👍
Bro tnx for this video
I have a questions please
This lens it’s compatible whit Panasonic Lumix G9?
Yes! For sure the lumix g9 is also a micro four thirds lens and all olympus lens should work however, please note that some functionalities might not work...
It depends on the lens and what functionality it has for example some olympus or Panasonic lenses could have a extra built-in button on the lens which would only work with the native body.
Majority olympus and panasonic lenses can be used on either device.
Tnx for this video!
Thank you very much for your feedback👌
Hey! Great review, I just bought this lens (used) and am waiting to fit it on my om-d e-m10. Does it work for astrophotography? Am completely new to photography and am learning. If not, can you please suggest a good (budget/cheap, used is fine too) lens for Astrophotography for om-d e-m10 mark ii camera? Thanks a lot!
Hi there thanks for watching the review and your feedback much appreciated. Unfortunately I am not into astrophotography and have never tried it. But i do knkw that it's better to have a fast wide lens. As this kit lens opens up to f3.5 it might not be the best for astrophotography. Please look into the the Olympus 12mm f2 or even better the 12-40mm f2. 8 pro lens.
And alot of great astrophotography shots have been taken away from artificial light like street light or city lights and pollution plays some part in ruining astrophotography for some photography. Best to go out and keep taking some shots practice is your best learning curve. So go out and enjoy and good luck on your photography journey. ✌️
@@LookGoodTech thanks a lot mate!😊
Not a problem.
Please make more videos (:
Yes absolutely i will do👌
Good video. I've had a an EPL-1 for around 7 years, it came with the older ED kit lens. And I've had the OMD E-M5 which came with the same 12-50 lens that you showed at the end. Then, recently, I bought a near-mint EPL-5 off ebay and it came with the 14-42 IIR that you've just reviewed. I haven't had a real chance to put it through its paces just yet, but even if it's the same as the kit lens on the EPL-1 (which I've shot hundreds of photos and video with) it's well worth the money. I'm betting that it's going to be better, though, otherwise why bring out a different model of the same lens for the newer camera?
I look forward to watching your review of the 12-50. Again, I've shot a ton of stuff with that, on my OMD - school concerts, school sports days, inside museums, outside at the sea and in forests - and I can assure you that no one will be disappointed with that lens, brother!
Thanks for watching the review and giving your feedback really motivating. It's a great little kit lens i think olympus realised that people were moving very quickly onto the M4/3 mount and that's why they quickly jumped on the train and stopped producing the older 4/3 mount.
Will be uploading more reviews soon as a product photographer and video work for my other channel things have just been really busy. I've mostly been using the Sigma 16mm f1.4 and Olympus 45mm f1.8.
Will be putting out more content soon once again thank you. Peace ✌️
Nice
Thank yoy very much
will this lens fit on the lumix g80 camera?
Yes absolutely that is an micro four thirds camera it will fit on it.
@@LookGoodTech Thank you for your response. Best regards 👍
Good
What's this om-log 400 lut??
Yes lazarus it was the om-log lut with a colour grade
The flat profile is also quite decent.
Thanks for checking out the review 🙏
Does it have OIS
Hey Neil, thanks for checking out the review. No this lens does not have OIS however as you might be aware if you're using this lens on a olympus body the camera always have great in body stabilisation. I used it several time's with my olympus om-d e-m1 mark ii and the results where decent.
Will this fit Lumix G7 ?
Yes traevon it will fit, Please check your Instagram I've left a message on your account.
Panasonic also make a kit lens which is the exact same as this and i think they also have a pancake lens which may be more suitable for the G7.
I used to own the G7 it's an absolute beast 👍
Thanks for checking out the review bro really appreciate it.
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