OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
OM System
83 Overall Score
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Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
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Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
78 out of 100 high confidence 124 reviews
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens earns strong praise for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful rendering, and versatile focal range, making it a favorite for landscape, astro, and event photography. Users consistently highlight the excellent build quality and fast autofocus, though many note the high price. A minority of owners report autofocus failures or hot pixel issues, and some feel the premium over competitors is not fully justified. Overall, it is widely regarded as a top-tier wide-angle zoom that delivers prime-like image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness corner to corner
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Versatile 16-35mm range with f/2.8
- Beautiful rendering and bokeh
Cons
- Very expensive
- Autofocus failure issues reported
- Some hot pixel problems
- Heavy and front-heavy on camera
- Minor distortion and vignette at 16mm
Build quality 12
Sharpness 25
Autofocus reliability 3
Price 14
Distortion vignetting 4
Versatility 10
Scores
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm | Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 90 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 90 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 15 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 5★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | ZERO coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 224 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 0.32x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm0.008score per dollar
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Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm0.005score per dollar
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
