M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) Starting from £549 new Best for Travel, events & everyday shooting View M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
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Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021) Starting from £599 new Best for Landscape, astrophotography & architecture on Sony APS-C View 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

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.

Landscape, Astrophotography & Architecture On Sony Aps-C — 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021): The definitive ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C — f/2.8 at 11mm in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Quick take: The m.zuiko digital ed 12-40mm f/2.8 pro ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022)11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021)
Price £549 £599
Sensor f/2.8 (constant max aperture) Sony E-mount (APS-C)
Video 20cm minimum focus distance N/A — lens
Autofocus Dual FAST AF with linear motors — fast, quiet, and precise Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) — quiet and fast
Stabilisation None (relies on body IBIS) None
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 382g 335g
Dimensions 69.9mm diameter × 84mm length 73mm diameter × 86.2mm length
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Micro Four Thirds 67mm filter thread
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Travel
9.0
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Portrait
7.0
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Street
7.0
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Landscape —
9.0
Astrophotography —
9.0
Architecture —
9.0
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