M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs A6400
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M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Travel, reportage & everyday photography on Micro Four Thirds
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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.
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 12-40mm f/2.8 pro ii is the most affordable; only the m.zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 pro ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £899 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) — fast and quiet | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-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 × 87.3mm 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 | 62mm filter thread | 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 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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