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 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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 0.17 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM 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 40 cm)
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 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 28mm longer and 18mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 325 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
2 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.4 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
453 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
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
108 mm vs 136 mm — 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 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
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 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.