Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
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 4 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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 0.22 ×)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Weight (453 g vs 805 g)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Min focus distance (22.4 cm vs 38 cm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Diameter (69 mm vs 89 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
⌀69 × 136 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 10mm shorter and 20mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 352 g heavier 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 NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 136 mm — 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 0.22 × — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Super ED, 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Weight
453 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.4 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
- ✓OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
- ✓Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
- ✓Almost zero focus breathing
Cons
- –No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
- –No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)
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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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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.