Hands on with the OM System M. Zuiko 90mm F3.5 Macro: Digital Photography Review

jfkroh

February 27, 2023

[ad_1]

OM System M. Zuiko 90mm F3.5 PRO

Images by Lauren Haslett

Micro Four Thirds has been a special system for macro photography for a long time now. The crop factor by itself gets you 2x closer than full frame, a frequent benefit in wildlife telephoto photography, while in macro work the smaller lenses can be handy for poking into and under flower petals, leaves and such. (Some camera models also feature in-camera focus stacking, another benefit.)

Leveraging the strengths of its Pro lens reputation, OM Digital Solutions have gone all-out to create a macro monster in the new 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro lens. This gives photographers a super telephoto option that can complement the system’s existing compact 30mm F3.5 Macro and beloved 60mm F2.8 Macro lenses.

Key specifications

90mm focal length (180mm equivalent) with a 14° field of view
F3.5–F22 aperture range
7 rounded aperture blades
Optical image stabilization with 6 stops of CIPA-rated stabilization
IP53 weather sealing
2:1 magnification, up to 4:1 magnification with teleconverters
62mm filter size
136mm x 69.8mm (5.35 in x 2.75 in)
435g weight (0.96 lbs)
$1,499.99

Gear in this story

We are retrieving offers for your location, please refresh the page to see the prices.

OM System 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro sample gallery (DPReview TV)

Chris has been using OM Digital Solutions’ new macro lens as an excuse to stay in from the cold.

After weeks with a production Fujifilm X-T5, Chris and Jordan have some final thoughts.

The EOS R6 II arrives in one of the most competitive parts of the market, facing off against some very capable competition. We think it rises to the challenge.

DPReview TV: Sony 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Released only weeks apart, the Sony 50mm F1.4 GM and Sigma F1.4 DG DN Art are clear competitors. Which is the better buy?

Jordan’s twin brother Gordon is back to review the cinema-focused Canon EOS R5 C!

In the middle of the OM System lineup, the OM-5 promises yesterday’s top-tier performance in a lighter, more compact body. Rain or shine, it’s hard to find a camera that does all the OM-5 can for the price.

Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a ‘best’ option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.

There are a lot of photo/video cameras that have found a role as B-cameras on professional film productions or even A-cameras for amateur and independent productions. We’ve combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class.

What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both the speed and focus to capture fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.

The best cameras for family and friends photos in 2022

Family moments are precious and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with loved ones or friends in better quality than your phone can manage. We’ve selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens.

Best affordable cameras for sports and action in 2022

What’s the best camera for shooting sports and action? Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. In this buying guide we’ve rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best.

[ad_2]

Source link