Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro vs OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds mount primes for macro — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro | OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60mm | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Which should you buy?
- the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro (60mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO (90mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO covers Micro Four Thirds (also works on APS-C bodies); the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro is Micro Four Thirds-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro and the OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO?
The Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro is 60mm f/2.8 prime, Micro Four Thirds; the OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO is 90mm f/3.5 prime, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.
Which is better in low light, the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro or the OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO?
The Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5 of the other.
Do the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro and OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Micro Four Thirds mount lenses, so they fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies. Note the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro is Micro Four Thirds-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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