It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less

When the Four Thirds digital SLR system was first announced, one of the most exciting prospects was a range of brand new lenses, designed exclusively from the ground-up for digital use.

World's widest digital zoom lens; Excellent build quality; Splash and dust proof; f4.0 aperture throughout range; Impressive technical results

Pricier than ultra-wide zooms for other DSLRs; Some fringing at wide angle

The iPhone 14 is better than its predecessor, but it's also more expensive and doesn't have many significant upgrades.

Even faster, with a better camera and more features.

Charger is optional. Lacks telephoto lens. Price has been increased.

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO completes the Olympus trio of fast (f/2.8) professional quality lenses for serious enthusiasts and professional photographers. Adding an ultra-wide zoom range to the current M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm PRO and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm PRO lenses means...

This ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system cameras provides an angle of view equivalent to a 14-28mm lens used on a 35mm format camera and sports a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

Outstanding sharpness from maximum aperture; Relatively compact and lightweight; Robust build; Dust and splash proof; Quick access for manual focus; Good value; Excellent control of CA

Manual focus control easily nudged when changing lenses; Quite prone to flare

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO is another great addition to Olympus' growing family of professional lenses, helping to form a fast, well-built, weather-proof system that delivers excellent image quality. Image quality is excellent.

Olympus's previous 9-18mm MFT lens wasn't really built for high-end use, but this new lens ranks with the best super-wide zooms from Nikon and Canon.

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO ($1,299.99) is one of a pair of ultra-wide zooms available for the Micro Four Thirds camera system—the other being the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH. ($899.99). The Olympus lens is more expensive, but captures twice the light at its widest aperture, and is sealed against dust and moisture. It's an excellent performer, especially when you consider its extremely wide field of view and zoom design, and earns Editors' Choice honors. DesignLike the other lenses in Olympus' top-end PRO series, the 7-14mm ($1,299.00 at Amazon)  makes no compromises in build quality. It features a metal barrel and is sealed against dust and moisture, pairing well with a sealed body like the OM-D E-M1 ($999.00 at Amazon) . The lens measures 4.2 by 3.1 inches (HD) and weighs 1.2 pounds. That's a bit heavy for a Micro Four Thirds lens, but it balances fine on the E-M1, which has a deeper handgrip than many other mirrorless models. The bulbous front element ...

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is a top-performing ultra-wide zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Sharp; Fixed f/2.8 apeture; Ultra-wide zoom design; Manual focus clutch; Weather sealed; Metal barrel

Some distortion at widest angle; Dim corners at f/2.8; Lacks native filter support; Heavy; Pricey

Andy Westlake assesses the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO, a fast wideangle zoom for Micro Four Thirds