Travel, Reportage & Everyday Photography On Micro Four Thirds — M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022): The definitive standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds — compact, versatile, and PRO-built for demanding conditions.
Wedding, Events & Documentary Photography — 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019): A professional f/2.8 standard zoom at two-thirds the price of the Sony GM — optically matches or beats the competition at every focal length.
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Quick take: The 24-70mm f/2.8 dg dn art is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 34cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) — fast and quiet | High-speed stepping motor (HLA) — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 382g | 835g |
| Dimensions | 69.9mm diameter × 87.3mm length | 87.8mm diameter × 122.9mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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