OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced September 2026
Official site on explore.omsystem.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Wide
- Standard
Typically $330–$350 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$299.99
at Precision Camera12% below its 30-day average
- Used from
- $294.88 at eBay.com2% under new
- Used, typically
- $297.44
- Launch RRP
- $349.99Best new is 14% under
- Zoom range: 14–42mm, 28–84mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/3.5–5.6, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: MSC
- Weight: 125 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.26×, Focuses to 0.13 m
M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III overview
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III is a 14–42mm f/3.5–5.6 zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by OM System in September 2026. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits travel.
New, it sells for $299.99 to $349.99 at the 3 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $294.88. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $330 to $350 new. It launched at $349.99.
Worth comparing it with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ, OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S..
Where to buy the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III in United States
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$299.99
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$349.99
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Authorized dealer · MFT version
$349.99
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Things to know
- 14–42mm zoom, f/3.5–5.6 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom); 28–84mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (MSC motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 125 g; 60 × 50.5 mm; 46mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.13 m, up to 0.26× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $297.44 in United States (asking prices over 7 days); today from $294.88.
Good for
- Travel (125 g)
From the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 3% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $299.99 | $294.88 |
| United Kingdom | £349≈ $467 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$449.95≈ $309 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$297.44
Usually $294.88 to $297.44 · 7 days, 12 listings
Cheapest used today
$294.88
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $294.88 | $297.44 | $297.44 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $294.88 | $294.88 | $294.88 | 1 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 14–42mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 28–84mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.13 m
- Max magnification
- 0.26×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (MSC)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 125 g
- Diameter × length
- 60 × 50.5 mm
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
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