M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III 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 Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Tamron Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019) Starting from £649 new Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography View Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III 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, Architecture & Astrophotography — Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019): The compact f/2.8 ultra-wide for Sony FE — lightweight, weather-sealed, and optically excellent at a fraction of Sony's own G-Master price.

↓ 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)Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019)
Price £549 £649
Sensor f/2.8 (constant max aperture) f/2.8 (constant max aperture)
Video 20cm minimum focus distance 19cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus Dual FAST AF with linear motors — fast, quiet, and precise RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) linear motor
Stabilisation None (relies on body IBIS) None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate N/A —
Battery Life N/A —
Weight 382g 420g
Dimensions 69.9mm diameter × 84mm length 75.0 × 99.6mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A —
Screen N/A —
Mount Micro Four Thirds Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards N/A —
Connectivity N/A —

Suitability by genre

Genre M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IITamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Travel
9.0
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Portrait
7.0
4.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Landscape —
9.0
Architecture —
9.0
Astrophotography —
9.0
Vlogging & Video —
9.0
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