OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Ultra-wide 8–25mm F4 PRO zoom (16–50mm equiv.) with IP53 sealing, 0.21× magnification, and retracting design.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
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 priceReleased Feb 2023
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has lower Length (88.5 mm vs 136 mm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/3.5 vs f/4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
⌀77 × 89 mm
411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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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 8-25mm F4 PRO is 48mm shorter and 8mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO is 42 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 DSA, 2 Aspherical ED, 1 Super ED…
- ✓
Length
88.5 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
411 g vs 453 g — 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 0.21 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
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
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/3.5 vs f/4 — 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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Pros
- ✓Constant F4 across 8–25mm
- ✓IP53 weather sealing with ZERO coating
- ✓Retracting barrel — only 411g
Cons
- –No front filter thread (optional CP adapter)
- –Extending zoom barrel
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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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.