Sony SEL2470GM
Score: 82/100
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Olympus 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO is a professional-grade, weather-sealed zoom offering razor-sharp optics and industry-leading 7-stop image stabilization. Its trade-offs are a slower constant f/4 aperture, some distortion at extremes, and a heavier package. It excels for hybrid shooters and travelers needing a versatile, rugged all-in-one lens.
Sony's FE 24-70 mm f/2.8 G Master delivers professional-grade sharpness, constant aperture and robust weather sealing for demanding full-frame work. The lens is heavy and large, and lacks built-in stabilization, which can be a drawback for handheld or gimbal use. Best for professionals needing a versatile, high-performance standard zoom.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2.8 | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.38 m | 0.15 mbest |
| ↓ lower better | 884 g | 561 gbest |
2.9 | 8.3best | |
9best | 7 | |
0.2 | 0.3best | |
18best | 17 | |
13best | 11 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Lens Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
Features(3) | ||
Image Stabilization | false | true |
Autofocus Type | SSM | MSC |
Focus Type | Autofocus | autofocus |
Optics(8) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 24-70 mm | 12-100 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 2.8 | 4.0 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 0.38 m | 0.15 m |
Zoom Ratio | 2.92 | 8.33 |
Macro Ratio | 0.24 | 0.32 |
Number of Optical Elements | 18 | 17 |
Number of Optical Groups | 13 | 11 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Filter Thread Size (mm) | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Weight (g) | 884 g | 561 g |
Length (mm) | 134.6 mm | 116.8 mm |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 87.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
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Professional reviewers consistently praise the SEL2470GM for its G Master-level resolution, robust weather-sealed build, and quiet, precise SSM autofocus, noting that it delivers studio-quality sharpness and beautiful bokeh across the zoom range. However, they also flag its considerable weight and lack of focus-limiter features, and some question whether the 2016 design remains the best choice now that lighter, newer GM II variants are available.
Everyday users celebrate the lens's versatile focal length, fast aperture, and reliable AF, especially for weddings, events, and portrait work, while repeatedly mentioning its heavy build and size as a drawback for long handheld sessions, travel, and gimbal mounting. Corner softness at 70 mm and the absence of a focus limiter also surface as common concerns.
“do-it-all convenience for travel (one lens replaces multiple)”
“sharp images wide open”
“reliable weather sealing in rain/dust”
Professional reviewers praise the OM System 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO for its razor-sharp optics, industry-leading up to 7-stop Sync IS, and rugged IP53-sealed construction. They commend its fast, quiet MSC autofocus and the versatile 24-200mm equivalent range, calling it a class-defining all-in-one solution, while noting the constant f/4 aperture and occasional distortion as the main trade-offs.
Everyday users celebrate the lens as a travel-friendly "do-it-all" tool that delivers sharp images, reliable weather sealing, and game-changing stabilization for handheld video. Common criticisms focus on the f/4 aperture being too slow for indoor events, occasional corner softness at 100mm, and the lens's size and weight on smaller bodies.
