OM System
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 priceReleased Oct 2024
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 priceReleased Apr 2022
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.12 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Weight (414 g vs 695 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Length (106 mm vs 120 mm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Diameter (78 mm vs 88 mm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 21 cm)
Key specs at a glance
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
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 14mm shorter and 10mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 281 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
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, 1 Super ED, 1 HR
- ✓
Weight
414 g vs 695 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
106 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
78 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 21 cm — 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
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.12 × — 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
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
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
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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.