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
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 9 months newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has higher Max magnification (1.25 × vs 0.17 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Weight (128 g vs 778 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Min focus distance (9.5 cm vs 40 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 48mm shorter and 31mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 650 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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
- ✓
Max magnification
1.25 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
128 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
9.5 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
60 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
56 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM 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 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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro and FE 50mm F1.2 GM at major authorized retailers.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.