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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

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. — 100mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 2.6 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

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

Macro & Close-upVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO wins 3 categories·LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. wins 2 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher Max magnification (2 × vs 1 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Weight (453 g vs 740 g)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5 stops)
  • BLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • BLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PROLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length90 mm100 mm
Max Aperturef/3.5f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
Stabilization7 stops5 stops
Weight453 g740 g
Min Focus22.4 cm28 cm
Filter Size62 mm77 mm

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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

81 × 154 mm

740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 18mm shorter and 12mm narrower than LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S..

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 287 g lighter than LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S..

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 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PROLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
1.0Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
4.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent

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 1 × — higher is better

  • Custom function button

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

  • Weight

    453 g vs 740 g — lower is better

  • OIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    22.4 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    69 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    136 mm vs 154 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • 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

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

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

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L 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 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
90 mm
100 mm
Focal length (Max)
90 mm
100 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5
f/2.8+0.6 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/3.5
f/2.8+0.6 stops wider
Elements
18
14
Groups
13
11
Special elements
2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
Aspherical
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
22.4 cm−6 cm less
28 cm
Max magnification
2 ×2× more
1 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
7 stops+40%
5 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
453 g−287 g less
740 g
Length
136 mm−18 mm less
154 mm
Diameter
69 mm−12 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Leica L
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

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