M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs A6100
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Travel, events & everyday shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Events & Everyday Shooting — M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022): The go-to standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds — sharp, fast, and built to withstand the elements.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: Only the m.zuiko digital ed 12-40mm f/2.8 pro ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 20cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual FAST AF with linear motors — fast, quiet, and precise | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 382g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 69.9mm diameter × 84mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — |
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