At a glance
£1299
● 180mm equivalent macro lens
● 0.25m minimum focus
● 2x maximum magnification
● 4x magnification with MC-20 2x teleconverter
● Built-in optical stabilisation, up to 7 stops
● Weather-sealed to a rating of IP53
● Weight 453g, length 136mm, diameter 69.8mm
● 62mm filter diameter
When OM Digital Solutions (formerly known as Olympus) announced the new OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO, I had been already been working with a loan copy for a few weeks and had been able to put this flagship lens through its paces. Since going from full frame to Micro Four Thirds five years ago, I have absolutely loved the sharpness of the tiny Olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro. But I was keen for a lens with a longer working distance, not just for skittish subjects but also when using lighting set-ups from continuous lighting to diffused flash. The 60mm was not optically stabilised, so again this was a
