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M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

Micro Four Thirds Mount

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro — 60mm f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.

$549

Launch price

Released Aug 2019

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 3.5 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

Macro & Close-upTravel

Wins

2categories

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 60mm F2.8 Macro 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)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Weight (185 g vs 453 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher Max magnification (2 × vs 1 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Length (82 mm vs 136 mm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 MacroM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal Length60 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNo7 stops
Weight185 g453 g
Min Focus19 cm22.4 cm
Filter Size46 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

60 × 82 mm

185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 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 60mm F2.8 Macro is 54mm shorter and 9mm narrower than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is 268 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 60mm F2.8 MacroM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Portrait
5.0Fair
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
6.0Good
5.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
4.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
8.5Excellent
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Weight

    185 g vs 453 g — lower is better

  • Length

    82 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better

  • 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

  • Min focus distance

    19 cm vs 22.4 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    60 mm vs 69 mm — lower is better

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max magnification

    2 × vs 1 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

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

  • Control ring

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

  • Custom function button

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO 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 60mm F2.8 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

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 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal length (Min)
60 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 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
13
18
Groups
10
13
Special elements
1 ED, 1 Super ED
2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Min focus distance
19 cm−3 cm less
22.4 cm
Max magnification
1 ×
2 ×2× more
Autofocus motor
MSC
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
7 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Weight
185 g−268 g less
453 g
Length
82 mm−54 mm less
136 mm
Diameter
60 mm−9 mm less
69 mm
Filter thread size
46 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
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.