Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO

Ultra-wide professional zoom for Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 16
Brand Olympus
Model V314070BU000

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 11 groups including 2 ED, 1 DSA, 1 Aspherical, 3 Super ED, and 1 EDA lens elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 7-blade circular diaphragm
FOCUSING High-speed imager AF (MSC) internal focusing system
MIN FOCUS Close focusing distance of 20cm (7.9 inches) from the lens end
BUILD Dust, splash, and freezeproof construction for professional use
COATING ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflective Optical) coating to reduce ghosting and flares
BUTTON Programmable L-Fn button for custom camera settings
MECHANISM Manual Focus Clutch mechanism for instant switching to manual focus
MOUNT Micro Four Thirds System mount
FILTER Fixed petal-type lens hood; requires specialized filter adapter system
WEIGHT 534 grams (18.8 oz) balanced for OM-D bodies
COMPATIBILITY Fully compatible with all Micro Four Thirds cameras
RELIABILITY High-grade metal construction with extensive weather sealing

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Features manual focus clutch
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ~ Limited Accessed via MF clutch mechanism
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 7-14mm (35mm equivalent: 14-28mm)
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 14 elements in 11 groups
Angle of View 114u00b0 - 75u00b0
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.12x (35mm equiv: 0.24x)
Diaphragm Blades 7 (Circular)
Filter Size None (Fixed hood)
Dimensions 78.9 x 105.8 mm
Weight 534g
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealing Yes (Dust, Splash, Freezeproof)
Focusing Internal Focus with MSC
Hood Built-in