OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro — 30mm f/3.5 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Sigma
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Sony E Mount
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 1 year newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Wins
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Weight (128 g vs 710 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Min focus distance (9.5 cm vs 28 cm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Length (60 mm vs 135.6 mm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Diameter (56 mm vs 74 mm)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
⌀56 × 60 mm
128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
⌀74 × 136 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 76mm shorter and 18mm narrower than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 582 g lighter than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
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 30mm F3.5 Macro
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
128 g vs 710 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
9.5 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
60 mm vs 135.6 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
56 mm vs 74 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1.25 × vs 1 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 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
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 30mm F3.5 Macro
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Pros
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Sony E 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 30mm F3.5 Macro
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.