M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022)
From £849
Best for Travel, reportage & everyday photography on Micro Four Thirds
View M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
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Tamron
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020)
From £749
Best for Portraits, weddings & outdoor sports
View Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
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.
Portraits, Weddings & Outdoor Sports — Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020): The lightest f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony FE — 70-180mm coverage with VXD AF and weather sealing at significantly less than Sony's 70-200mm GM II.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 di iii vxd 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 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £749 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 85cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) — fast and quiet | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque 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 | 810g |
| Dimensions | 69.9mm diameter × 87.3mm length | 81.0 × 149.4mm |
| 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 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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