OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Amateur Photographer|April 11, 2023
For extreme close-ups, this Micro Four Thirds lens is superb
Amy Davies
OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

Promoted by OM Digital Solutions as a ‘field macro’, the OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm F3.5 demonstrates why there are still some fantastic advantages to the small and lightweight Micro Four Thirds system.

Offering an equivalent focal length of 180mm, while boasting up to 2x magnification in a relatively lightweight package, it’s ideal for handheld outdoor macro photography, without necessarily any need for a tripod. This comes courtesy of up to 7 stops of image stabilisation, which is afforded by combining its in-lens optical stabilisation with the in-body image stabilisation of Olympus and OM System bodies.

Its focal length makes this lens ideal for close-up work, but it also has some versatility for other subjects, including portraits or picking out details in landscapes and architectural scenes. It could even be used for relatively close wildlife, such as garden birds.

Costing £1,299, this isn’t a cheap lens, but if you’re a dedicated macro shooter it’s likely to be highly desirable and could bring significant benefit to your portfolio. Unsurprisingly, though, it’s more expensive than other Micro Four Thirds macro lenses, such as the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro (£449) and the Panasonic Lumix DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 OIS (£599).

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