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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

Sigma

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Leica L Mount

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Jun 2021

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 1.7 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

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

Macro & Close-upVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

PortraitMacro & Close-up

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO wins 4 categories·105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art wins 1 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • 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 715 g)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Min focus distance (22.4 cm vs 29.5 cm)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal Length90 mm105 mm
Max Aperturef/3.5f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
Stabilization7 stopsNo
Weight453 g715 g
Min Focus22.4 cm29.5 cm
Filter Size62 mm62 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

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

79 × 139 mm

715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 3mm shorter and 10mm narrower than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 262 g lighter than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.

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 PRO105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Portrait
1.0Limited
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
2.0Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
4.5Fair
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
7.5Good

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

  • 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

  • Weight

    453 g vs 715 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    22.4 cm vs 29.5 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 SLD, 2 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

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Pros

  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • 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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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal length (Min)
90 mm
105 mm
Focal length (Max)
90 mm
105 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
19
Groups
13
12
Special elements
2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Min focus distance
22.4 cm−7 cm less
29.5 cm
Max magnification
2 ×2× more
1 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC
Stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
7 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Weight
453 g−262 g less
715 g
Length
136 mm−3 mm less
139.2 mm
Diameter
69 mm−10 mm less
78.9 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
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.