OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 — 12mm f/2 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2012
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 10.6 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
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 0.08 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 has lower Weight (130 g vs 453 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 has lower Length (43 mm vs 136 mm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/3.5)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
⌀56 × 43 mm
130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 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)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 is 93mm shorter and 13mm narrower than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2 is 323 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 M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
- ✓
Weight
130 g vs 453 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
43 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
56 mm vs 69 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 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 0.08 × — 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
- ✓
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
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds 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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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.