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M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Micro Four Thirds Mount

300–1200mm-equiv. super-tele zoom with 0.7× magnification at 56 cm, Sync IS, and 2060 g body.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Jun 2024

vs

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 price

Released Feb 2023

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

0categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

8categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

Macro & Close-upVideo & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS wins 0 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO wins 5 categories
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Weight (453 g vs 2060 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher Max magnification (2 × vs 0.7 ×)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Min focus distance (22.4 cm vs 56 cm)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Length (136 mm vs 264.4 mm)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/3.5 vs f/6.3)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ISM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal Length150-600 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/5-6.3f/3.5
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Stabilization5 stops7 stops
Weight2060 g453 g
Min Focus56 cm22.4 cm
Filter Size95 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

109 × 264 mm

2060 g (4.54 lb / 72.66 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

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)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 128mm longer and 40mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 1607 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

Use caseM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ISM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Portrait
2.5Limited
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 Super ED

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

  • Weight

    453 g vs 2060 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    2 × vs 0.7 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    22.4 cm vs 56 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    136 mm vs 264.4 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/3.5 vs f/6.3 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    69 mm vs 109.4 mm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Super ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/3.5 vs f/5 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

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.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

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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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal length (Min)
150 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
90 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5
f/3.5+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/6.3
f/3.5+1.7 stops wider
Elements
25
18
Groups
15
13
Special elements
4 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Min focus distance
56 cm
22.4 cm−34 cm less
Max magnification
0.7 ×
2 ×2.9× more
Autofocus motor
Dual linear motors
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
7 stops+40%
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Weight
2060 g
453 g−1,607 g less
Length
264.4 mm
136 mm−128 mm less
Diameter
109.4 mm
69 mm−40 mm less
Filter thread size
95 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.