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M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

Micro Four Thirds Mount

414g ultra-wide PRO II with improved edge sharpness and the same f/2.8 constant aperture.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Oct 2024

vs

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Ultra-wide 8–25mm F4 PRO zoom (16–50mm equiv.) with IP53 sealing, 0.21× magnification, and retracting design.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 4.3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

Landscape

Wins

4categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO

LandscapeTravel

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II wins 3 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO wins 2 categories
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has higher Max magnification (0.21 × vs 0.12 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has lower Length (88.5 mm vs 106 mm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 23 cm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO IIM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Focal Length7-14 mm8-25 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNoNo
Weight414 g411 g
Min Focus20 cm23 cm
Filter Size72 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

78 × 106 mm

414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO

77 × 89 mm

411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 18mm longer and 1mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 3 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO.

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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO IIM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Portrait
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
9.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Wildlife
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 HR

  • Custom function button

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO 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

  • Min focus distance

    20 cm vs 23 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 DSA, 2 Aspherical ED, 1 ED…

  • Length

    88.5 mm vs 106 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.21 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better

  • Diameter

    77 mm vs 78 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    411 g vs 414 g — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

Pros

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

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO

Pros

  • Constant F4 across 8–25mm
  • IP53 weather sealing with ZERO coating
  • Retracting barrel — only 411g

Cons

  • No front filter thread (optional CP adapter)
  • Extending zoom barrel

Decided which one is right for you?

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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Focal length (Min)
7 mm
8 mm
Focal length (Max)
14 mm
25 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Elements
14
16
Groups
11
10
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 HR
1 DSA, 2 Aspherical ED, 1 Super ED, 1 ED, 1 Super HR, 2 HR, 1 HD
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Min focus distance
20 cm−3 cm less
23 cm
Max magnification
0.12 ×
0.21 ×+75%
Autofocus motor
MSC
MSC (stepping motor)
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Weight
414 g
411 g−3 g less
Length
106 mm
88.5 mm−18 mm less
Diameter
78 mm
77 mm−1 mm less
Filter thread size
0 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds

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