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M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II

The definitive standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds — covering a versatile 24–80mm equivalent range at a constant f/2.8 aperture. Weather-sealed to -10°C, optically excellent corner to corner, and compact enough to carry all day. A perfect match for the OM-1 series and all Lumix G cameras.

Starting from
£549 new
Average price across retailers: ~£574
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Core
Released
2022
Aperture
f/2.8 (constant max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
69.9mm diameter × 84mm length
Weight
382g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
Dual FAST AF with linear motors — fast, quiet, and precise
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
20cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Street
7.0
Great For
✈️
Travel A superb one-lens travel solution — compact, weatherproof, and sharp across the entire range.
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Portrait The 80mm equivalent end delivers pleasing subject separation at f/2.8 for environmental portraits.
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Street Compact form factor and fast AF make it usable for candid street work.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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