The M Zuiko Digital 14-150mm F4-5.6 sees Olympus extending its Pen series lens range into superzoom territory, providing an upgrade option for compact camera owners who've grown used to having 10x or greater zoom ratios.

Relatively small and lightweight for its type; Respectable image quality for a superzoom (very good indeed from 25mm to 45mm; Fast; practically silent autofocus; Attractive bokeh (when you can get it

Rather high chromatic aberration at each end of the zoom; Corners rather soft at wideangle; Slightly plastic build for the price; Flash shadowing at wideangle; Lens hood not included; For Panasonic camera users; no optical image stabilization

Handling and features This superzoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras offers a 10.7x zoom range equivalent to a 28-300mm lens on a 35mm camera. It costs around ￡400 and sports Olympus' MSC silent focusing motor and a slim, compact and lightweight design.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews this superzoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds system cameras.

Excellent sharpness in the centre throughout the zoom range; Compact size; Lightweight; Silent autofocus; Falloff and distortion are well controlled; Good value

No lens hood supplied as standard; High CA levels when stopped down to f/11 or beyond at 14mm

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 ($599.99 direct) is an all-in-one zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Its 10.7x zoom range covers an impressive 28-300mm (35mm equivalent) field of view, and its aperture only narrows by one f-stop as you zoom.

Reasonable price tag; 10.7x zoom range; Compact design; Minimal distortion

Modest aperture; Soft edges at longer focal lengths; No image stabilization

On my new EM10 it really shines! Even better then on my former MFT bodies. Beats superzooms on other platforms (FF, APSC) by a large margin.

Very good IQ for a superzoom

no hood as standard

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 II ($599.99) is a minor update to the original version of the camera lens, the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 ($599.00 at Amazon) . The optics and zoom range are the same as the first version, but the build quality has been improved and the lens is now sealed against dust and moisture. It's not the best lens for shooting in low light due to its narrow aperture, but it's a solid option if you're looking for an all-in-one zoom that will all but eliminate lens changes when shooting outdoors. The 14-150mm ($499.99 at Amazon)  is compatible with Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras made by Olympus and Panasonic. Despite covering an epic zoom range (the equivalent of a 28-300mm zoom on a full-frame camera), the lens measures just 3.3 by 2.5 inches (HD) when set to its 14mm position. The 10-ounce lens does extend when zooming. The zoom ring occupies most of the lens barrel and has a textured finish. The manual focus ring sits in front of it; the len...

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 II adds weather sealing, but doesn't offer any optical advantages over the first version of the lens.

10.7x zoom range; Good center sharpness throughout most of range; Weather-sealed design; Nominal distortion

Modest aperture; Weak edge and corner performance; Lacks image stabilization

saves carrying and swapping between 2 lenses for the same range

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II is a modest but worthy upgrade to the 5-year-old M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 lens. The biggest improvement is the addition of dust and moisture seals, which means the lens can be used safely in wet and dusty environments alike, as long it is...

I bought this for the times I want to travel light (situations where I want to have versatility between near and far focus). I pair it with my M10-II. The combination has worked well for me. I have used it primarily during the daylight hours.

Two months ago, I turned in my heavy Nikon gear, faithful friends for years, and swapped for an Oly e-m5 II. This was the lens I chose for its range and weatherproofing. I love it! I have taken over 500 photos since then and couldn't be happier.