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M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

40mm-equiv. F1.4 wide prime with 25 cm close focus, 58 mm filter thread, and IPX1 weather sealing.

$799

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

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 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

LandscapePortrait

Wins

3categories

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 20mm F1.4 PRO wins 3 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO wins 2 categories
  • 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 0.11 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/3.5)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/3.5)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO has lower Length (61.7 mm vs 136 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal Length20 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/3.5
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNo7 stops
Weight247 g453 g
Min Focus25 cm22.4 cm
Filter Size58 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

63 × 62 mm

247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 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 20mm F1.4 PRO is 74mm shorter and 6mm narrower than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO is 206 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

Use caseM.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Portrait
6.5Good
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
8.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Travel
6.0Good
5.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
4.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/3.5 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/3.5 — lower is better

  • Length

    61.7 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    247 g vs 453 g — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Super ED

  • Diameter

    63.4 mm vs 69 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 0.11 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Super ED

  • Min focus distance

    22.4 cm vs 25 cm — 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.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

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?

Compare live prices for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO and M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO at major authorized retailers.

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
20 mm
90 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2.6 stops wider
f/3.5
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2.6 stops wider
f/3.5
Elements
11
18
Groups
10
13
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Min focus distance
25 cm
22.4 cm−3 cm less
Max magnification
0.11 ×
2 ×18.2× more
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
7 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Weight
247 g−206 g less
453 g
Length
61.7 mm−74 mm less
136 mm
Diameter
63.4 mm−6 mm less
69 mm
Filter thread size
58 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
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.