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
Panasonic
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 — 42.5mm f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2014
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 8.4 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Wins
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher Max magnification (2 × vs 0.25 ×)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Min focus distance (22.4 cm vs 38 cm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
⌀69 × 136 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
⌀70 × 110 mm
425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 26mm longer and 1mm narrower than LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 28 g heavier than LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2.
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 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Max magnification
2 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.4 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
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
- ✓
Length
110 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
425 g vs 453 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
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 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
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
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 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.