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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Professional telephoto zoom with constant F2.8, dual linear AF, and IPX1 weather sealing.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2013

vs

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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 9.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

6categories

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 40-150mm F2.8 PRO wins 1 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO wins 4 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 0.21 ×)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Min focus distance (22.4 cm vs 140 cm)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Weight (453 g vs 880 g)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal Length40-150 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNo7 stops
Weight880 g453 g
Min Focus140 cm22.4 cm
Filter Size77 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

77 × 160 mm

880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 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 40-150mm F2.8 PRO is 24mm longer and 8mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO is 427 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 40-150mm F2.8 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Portrait
7.5Good
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
4.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Super ED, 2 Aspherical, 1 HD…

  • 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

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 0.21 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    22.4 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Super ED, 1 Aspherical

  • Optical stabilization

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

  • Weight

    453 g vs 880 g — lower is better

  • Length

    136 mm vs 160 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    69 mm vs 77 mm — 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 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • 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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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal length (Min)
40 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
150 mm
90 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+0.6 stops wider
f/3.5
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+0.6 stops wider
f/3.5
Elements
16
18
Groups
10
13
Special elements
1 Super ED, 2 ED, 2 Aspherical, 1 HD, 1 E-HR
2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Min focus distance
140 cm
22.4 cm−118 cm less
Max magnification
0.21 ×
2 ×9.5× more
Autofocus motor
Dual linear motors
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 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 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Weight
880 g
453 g−427 g less
Length
160 mm
136 mm−24 mm less
Diameter
77 mm
69 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 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.