M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £549 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) — fast and quiet | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 382g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 69.9mm diameter × 87.3mm length | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — |
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