OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO vs Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro

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.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Micro Four Thirds mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO	Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Focal length	90mm	60mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8
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

Where to buy

OM SYSTEM Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro is PRO for Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Weather Sealed Design,

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FAQ

What's the difference between the OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO and the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro?
The OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO is 90mm f/3.5 prime, Micro Four Thirds; the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro is 60mm f/2.8 prime, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.

Which is better in low light, the OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO or the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro?
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 OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO and Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro 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.

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