Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5 Reviews

Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

When it comes to all-purpose lenses the Four Thirds system offers a really interesting selection indeed. In our tests we have had so far: the cheapest “kit” with the 14-42 mm range and an expensive 12-60 mm model equipped with an SWD motor. We also...

good build quality ; very good image quality in the frame centre ; very good or good image quality at the frame edge ; chromatic aberration low or medium at most ; relatively low distortion ; well-controlled coma ; slight astigmatism ; moderate...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5

The solid build quality of this 14-54mm zoom, coupled with its relatively wide f/2.8 maximum aperture, mark it out as a lens intended for serious use...

Stunning resolution for a standard zoom

Slight chromatic aberration

Overall, this is a great lens that offers both a wide zoom range and excellent resolution. Though there are a few niggles, the 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 is likely to impress heavyweight users with both its on-paper specification and its real-world capabilities.

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

A second-hand bargain because many photo scribes would have you believe it's unworkably slow to focus. To be honest, it helps considerably if you have a vertically standing critical focus object, but usually a green confirmation box will appear if...

Build quality and overall versatility. Superb results throughout the frame in mid-ranges, i.e. from around 18-40mm. Surprisingly reliable focus accuracy achieved on Panasonic G5, despite dire warnings on photo forums to the contrary. Very good close...

No sharper than standard kit lenses at widest focal length. Edge sharpness ought to have been better at 14mm in particular. Slightly lacking in micro contrast standards of 11-22mm lens, for example and therefore not as contrasty in its output. A touch...

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

A second-hand bargain because many photo scribes would have you believe it's unworkably slow to focus. To be honest, it helps considerably if you have a vertically standing critical focus object, but usually a green confirmation box will appear if...

Build quality and overall versatility. Superb results throughout the frame in mid-ranges, i.e. from around 18-40mm. Surprisingly reliable focus accuracy achieved on Panasonic G5, despite dire warnings on photo forums to the contrary. Very good close...

No sharper than standard kit lenses at widest focal length. Edge sharpness ought to have been better at 14mm in particular. Slightly lacking in micro contrast standards of 11-22mm lens, for example and therefore not as contrasty in its output. A touch...

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

It has everything that essential for standard zoom lens for semi-pro and enthusiasts. Especially, Low(Negligible) distortion in all zoom range and relatively long zoom range are very attractive. The only flaw is lack of the SWD drive, but it still...

(Relatively) Fast AF, Negligible Distortions, Fast Aperture, Nice Design, Decent Resolution, Relatively small for this kind of standard zooms

Little CA, Occasional AF missing, Short distance scale

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

It has everything that essential for standard zoom lens for semi-pro and enthusiasts. Especially, Low(Negligible) distortion in all zoom range and relatively long zoom range are very attractive. The only flaw is lack of the SWD drive, but it still...

(Relatively) Fast AF, Negligible Distortions, Fast Aperture, Nice Design, Decent Resolution, Relatively small for this kind of standard zooms

Little CA, Occasional AF missing, Short distance scale

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

Really big step up from the kit lens. The biggest difference is the speed, especially on the long end. Sharpest in the 30mm range. 50mm good for portraits. A really good people lens. Built like a tank, yet not enormous, this is the reason why people...

Bright zoom, cheap, very well built, great zoom range, weather sealed, focus scale, comfortable focus ring, relatively small for such a quality zoom, close focus, simply one of the best normal zooms out there

Misses focus on a rare occasion, not constant aperture

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5

Really big step up from the kit lens. The biggest difference is the speed, especially on the long end. Sharpest in the 30mm range. 50mm good for portraits. A really good people lens. Built like a tank, yet not enormous, this is the reason why people...

Bright zoom, cheap, very well built, great zoom range, weather sealed, focus scale, comfortable focus ring, relatively small for such a quality zoom, close focus, simply one of the best normal zooms out there

Misses focus on a rare occasion, not constant aperture

Feb, 2011

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