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M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

40mm-equiv. F1.4 wide prime with 25 cm close focus, 58 mm filter thread, and IPX1 weather sealing.

$799

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

vs

Tamron

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sony E Mount

An incredibly popular third-party zoom updated with vastly improved sharpness and autofocus.

$899

Launch price

Released Aug 2021

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is 10 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

LandscapePortrait

Wins

2categories

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO wins 4 categories·28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins 1 categories
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has higher Max magnification (0.37 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO has lower Weight (247 g vs 540 g)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO has lower Length (61.7 mm vs 118 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal Length20 mm28-75 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight247 g540 g
Min Focus25 cm18 cm
Filter Size58 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

63 × 62 mm

247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

76 × 118 mm

540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO is 56mm shorter and 13mm narrower than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO is 293 g lighter than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.0Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Travel
6.0Good
3.5Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED

  • Weight

    247 g vs 540 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO supports it

  • Length

    61.7 mm vs 118 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    63.4 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 LD, 2 GM

  • Min focus distance

    18 cm vs 25 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.37 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Pros

  • Superb value for money compared to first-party options
  • Excellent sharpness throughout the range, even at f/2.8
  • Very lightweight and compact (only 540g)
  • Fast VXD linear motor focus drive
  • Customizable lens functions via Tamron Lens Utility software

Cons

  • Starts at 28mm instead of the wider 24mm standard
  • Slightly weaker corner sharpness at 75mm wide open
  • Weather sealing is basic compared to Sony GM lenses

Decided which one is right for you?

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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
28 mm
Focal length (Max)
20 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
11
17
Groups
10
15
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
2 LD, 2 GM
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Min focus distance
25 cm
18 cm−7 cm less
Max magnification
0.11 ×
0.37 ×3.4× more
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
VXD Linear Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Weight
247 g−293 g less
540 g
Length
61.7 mm−56 mm less
118 mm
Diameter
63.4 mm−13 mm less
76 mm
Filter thread size
58 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sony E
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.