The M.Zuiko 14-42mm zoom lens is an excellent addition to your system if you are looking for a versatile, compact lens that you can take anywhere and is suitable for a wide range of photographic situations. It is less than 5 centimeters long and so lightweight that you might forget you have it with you, weighing only 113 grams.

One of the most interesting features of this lens is Olympus's unique Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) system. This technology offers incredibly fast and nearly silent focusing operation. You will really notice the benefit when you play back your HD video and the only sound you hear is the ambient noise of the environment in the scene you filmed. This lens is ideal for tracking action. With MSC, you can capture a school performance or an indoor sports event in low light and achieve excellent results.

The lens provides 3x zoom for distant shots and a focusing distance of about 25 centimeters, so you can definitely shoot some macro lenses. The mid-range focal length of the lens is equivalent to 50mm, ideal for general photography. The maximum aperture is f3.5 at the wide end, so you will only need a flash in very dark conditions.