What is the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II best used for?

Landscape, Wedding & Events, Architecture.

How much does the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II cost in the UK?

The M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II starts from £999 in the UK, available across 6 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

OM System

OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II

Name: M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
Brand: OM System
Availability: InStock

The OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II is the standard zoom workhorse for Micro Four Thirds — a 24-80mm equivalent range with constant f/2.8, 9-stop weather sealing, and compact dimensions that make it ideal for travel and reportage. Updated with faster AF, improved close focus, and the L-Fn button for quick settings access.

GearFrame's Take

The definitive standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds — compact, versatile, and PRO-built for demanding conditions.

Starting from

£999 new

Used from £518 (eBay)

Available at 6 retailers

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Clifton Cameras

£999

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Wex Photo Video

£999

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eBay used

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£518

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Wex Photo Video used

£945

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eBay

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£558

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Core

Released

2022

Focal Length

12–40mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Compatible Mount

Micro Four Thirds

Filter Size

62mm

Dimensions

69.9mm diameter × 87.3mm length

Weight

382g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) — fast and quiet

Optical IS

None (relies on in-body IBIS)

Min. Focus Distance

N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

6.4

Street

6.8

Travel

7.5

Wedding & Events

8.2

Vlogging & Video

6.5

Filmmaking

6.9

Documentary

7.2

Landscape

8.3

Casual

7.4

Food

5.9

Macro

5.6

Architecture

8.0

Astrophotography

7.1

Underwater

7.5

✅ Great For

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Landscape 8.3 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing. Wide to standard range with tight weather sealing for outdoor landscape work.

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Wedding & Events 8.2 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.

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Architecture 8.0 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Macro 5.6 Held back by optical stabilisation and focal length.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →