Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro
Micro Four Thirds
Two macro lenses for Micro Four Thirds with different concepts. The M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro (2012) is the compact nature macro: it reaches 1:1 at the sensor (2x in 35mm terms), weighs just 185 g and is dust, splash and freeze proof. The M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS Pro (February 2023) belongs to OM System's Pro line. In S-MACRO mode it reaches 2x (4x equivalent) and has in-lens stabilization, a manual focus clutch and IP53 sealing. At 180 mm equivalent it also gives you more distance to insects.
In return it weighs 453 g, more than twice as much.
Which one suits whom?
- 60 mm Macro: You want a light all-round macro that also works as a portrait lens.
- 90 mm Macro IS Pro: You are serious about macro and need 2x, stabilization and more working distance.
Key differences
- Focal length: 60 mm on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, 90 mm on the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro.
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is faster: f/2.8 instead of f/3.5, about 0.7 stops more light.
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is 268 g lighter (185 g vs 453 g).
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is 54 mm shorter.
- Only the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro has optical image stabilization.
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro focuses closer: from 19 cm instead of 22 cm.
- Filter thread: 46 mm on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, 62 mm on the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60 mm | 90 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Weight | 185 g | 453 g |
| Filter diameter | 46 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 19 cm | 22 cm |
| Length | 82 mm | 136 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes |
Size comparison
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro: 82 × 56 mm
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro: 136 × 70 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).