M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs A6400
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The m.zuiko digital ed 12-40mm f/2.8 pro ii is the most affordable; 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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 20cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual FAST AF with linear motors — fast, quiet, and precise | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 382g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 69.9mm diameter × 84mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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