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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Lightweight 40–150mm travel telephoto with F4 constant aperture and IP53 sealing.

$699

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

vs
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Travel

Wins

4categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO wins 1 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 4 categories
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 70 cm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO has lower Weight (382 g vs 695 g)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.21 ×)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PROFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length40-150 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight382 g695 g
Min Focus70 cm21 cm
Filter Size62 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

69 × 100 mm

382 g (0.84 lb / 13.47 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 24-70mm F2.8 GM II shown to scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

88 × 120 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO is 20mm shorter and 20mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO is 313 g lighter than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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 F4 PROFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
4.0Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Travel
7.0Good
5.5Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 1 HR

  • Weight

    382 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    68.5 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    99.9 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 Super ED

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
40 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
150 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
15
20
Groups
10
15
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED, 1 HR
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
70 cm
21 cm−49 cm less
Max magnification
0.21 ×
0.32 ×+52%
Autofocus motor
MSC
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
382 g−313 g less
695 g
Length
99.9 mm−20 mm less
120 mm
Diameter
68.5 mm−20 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
11
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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.