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
Tamron
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sony E Mount
An incredibly popular third-party zoom updated with vastly improved sharpness and autofocus.
$899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Wins
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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 0.37 ×)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 22.4 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
⌀69 × 136 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
⌀76 × 118 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 18mm longer and 7mm narrower than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 87 g lighter than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
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 0.37 × — 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
- ✓
Weight
453 g vs 540 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 LD, 2 GM
- ✓
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 22.4 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
118 mm vs 136 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Superb value for money compared to first-party options
- ✓Excellent sharpness throughout the range, even at f/2.8
- ✓Very lightweight and compact (only 540g)
- ✓Fast VXD linear motor focus drive
- ✓Customizable lens functions via Tamron Lens Utility software
Cons
- –Starts at 28mm instead of the wider 24mm standard
- –Slightly weaker corner sharpness at 75mm wide open
- –Weather sealing is basic compared to Sony GM lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.