Canon
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM — 24mm f/1.8 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
World-first 2:1 macro telephoto with 5-axis Sync IS and IP53 weather sealing.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher Max magnification (2 × vs 0.5 ×)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Length (63.1 mm vs 136 mm)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/3.5)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/3.5)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareRF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
⌀74 × 63 mm
270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
⌀69 × 136 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 73mm shorter and 5mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 183 g lighter than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS 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 RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
- ✓
Length
63.1 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UD
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
270 g vs 453 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 22.4 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
2 × vs 0.5 × — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Super ED, 2 ED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 74.4 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Canon RF mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.