M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) Starting from £849 new Best for Travel, reportage & everyday photography on Micro Four Thirds View M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019) Starting from £799 new Best for Wedding, events & documentary photography View 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

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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Who should buy what

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 II24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Travel
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
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Street
9.0
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Wedding & Events —
9.0
Vlogging & Video —
7.0
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