OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO vs Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm f/2.8-4

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.1x).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 23 cm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm f/2.8-4 has a better length (88mm vs 136.9mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm f/2.8-4 has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length90mm8-18mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1715
Optical Groups1312
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent180-180mm16-36mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance13 cm23 cm
Max Magnification2x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size62mm67mm
Diameter69mm73.6mm
Length136.9mm88mm
Weight272g (9.6 oz)315g (11.1 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo