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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Professional telephoto zoom with constant F2.8, dual linear AF, and IPX1 weather sealing.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2013

vs

Sony

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 8.1 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO wins 2 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 3 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 140 cm)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.21 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Length (160 mm vs 200 mm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Weight (880 g vs 1045 g)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PROFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length40-150 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight880 g1045 g
Min Focus140 cm40 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

77 × 160 mm

880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO is 40mm shorter and 11mm narrower than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO is 165 g lighter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

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 40-150mm F2.8 PROFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
7.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 HD, 1 E-HR

  • Control ring

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO supports it

  • Length

    160 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    880 g vs 1045 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    77 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.3 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

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 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
40 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
150 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
16
17
Groups
10
14
Special elements
1 Super ED, 2 ED, 2 Aspherical, 1 HD, 1 E-HR
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
140 cm
40 cm−100 cm less
Max magnification
0.21 ×
0.3 ×+43%
Autofocus motor
Dual linear motors
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
880 g−165 g less
1045 g
Length
160 mm−40 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
77 mm−11 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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.