M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022)
From £849
Best for Travel, reportage & everyday photography on Micro Four Thirds
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Tamron
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019)
From £649
Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography
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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.
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.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 di iii rxd is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) | Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £649 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 19cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) — fast and quiet | RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 382g | 420g |
| Dimensions | 69.9mm diameter × 87.3mm length | 75.0 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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