OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Constant F2.8 ultra-wide zoom (14–28mm equiv.) with IPX1 sealing and 7.5cm close focus.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2015
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO — 8mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased May 2016
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO is 11 months newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.11 ×)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO has lower Weight (315 g vs 534 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO has lower Min focus distance (7.5 cm vs 12 cm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
⌀78 × 98 mm
534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
⌀62 × 80 mm
315 g (0.69 lb / 11.11 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO is 18mm longer and 16mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO is 219 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical ED, 1 Super ED, 1 ED…
- ✓
Custom function button
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
7.5 cm vs 12 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Weight
315 g vs 534 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
62 mm vs 78 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
80 mm vs 98 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.22 × vs 0.11 × — higher 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
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 8mm F1.8 PRO
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.