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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

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

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

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

Landscape

Wins

3categories

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II wins 2 categories·28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins 3 categories
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has higher Max magnification (0.37 × vs 0.12 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Weight (414 g vs 540 g)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Length (106 mm vs 118 mm)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 20 cm)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Diameter (76 mm vs 78 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal Length7-14 mm28-75 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight414 g540 g
Min Focus20 cm18 cm
Filter Size67 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

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

76 × 118 mm

540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 12mm shorter and 2mm wider than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 126 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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Portrait
3.0Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Landscape
9.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.5Limited
4.5Fair

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, 2 ED…

  • Control ring

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

  • Weight

    414 g vs 540 g — lower is better

  • Length

    106 mm vs 118 mm — lower is better

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 LD, 2 GM

  • Max magnification

    0.37 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    18 cm vs 20 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 78 mm — lower 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 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

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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal length (Min)
7 mm
28 mm
Focal length (Max)
14 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
14
17
Groups
11
15
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 HR
2 LD, 2 GM
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Min focus distance
20 cm
18 cm−2 cm less
Max magnification
0.12 ×
0.37 ×3.1× more
Autofocus motor
MSC
VXD Linear Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Weight
414 g−126 g less
540 g
Length
106 mm−12 mm less
118 mm
Diameter
78 mm
76 mm−2 mm less
Filter thread size
0 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
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.