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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

Sony

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 2.2 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

Macro & Close-upTravel

Wins

1categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro wins 4 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 1 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Weight (185 g vs 1045 g)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.3 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Length (82 mm vs 200 mm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Min focus distance (19 cm vs 40 cm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 MacroFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length60 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight185 g1045 g
Min Focus19 cm40 cm
Filter Size46 mm77 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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is 118mm shorter and 28mm narrower than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is 860 g lighter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

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 MacroFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
5.0Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
8.5Excellent
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    185 g vs 1045 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better

  • Length

    82 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    19 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 ED

  • Diameter

    60 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 2 ED

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
60 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
13
17
Groups
10
14
Special elements
1 ED, 1 Super ED
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
19 cm−21 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
1 ×3.3× more
0.3 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
185 g−860 g less
1045 g
Length
82 mm−118 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
60 mm−28 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
46 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
11
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sony E
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.