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 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony E Mount
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS — 90mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 7.7 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Wins
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 higher OIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5 stops)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Weight (453 g vs 602 g)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Max aperture (Tele) (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 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
⌀81 × 134 mm
602 g (1.33 lb / 21.23 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 2mm longer and 12mm narrower than FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 149 g lighter than FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS.
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 1 × — higher is better
- ✓
Custom function button
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO supports it
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
453 g vs 602 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.4 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- ✓
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
- ✓
Length
134 mm vs 136 mm — 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
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E 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
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.