The 14-42mm kit lens offers in all areas of a sharp image even at maximum aperture, while it is encouraging small and light. The autofocus is fast and accurate (with appropriate camera setting). Wen it sucks that the objective must always be extended and retracted, it can also be extended. The filter thread does not rotate during focusing with that is when using a pole filter of advantage also can be a tulip-shaped sun visor use (which is not included!). The zoom is running considerably softer than my Panasonic 14-42mm, the macro capability is good for a standard zoom.