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
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 9 months newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 0.32 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Weight (453 g vs 695 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Diameter (69 mm vs 88 mm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀69 × 136 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 16mm longer and 19mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 242 g lighter than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
2 × vs 0.32 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Weight
453 g vs 695 g — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 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
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 22.4 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.