Best macro lens on Reddit
146 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/M43 and 16 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.4
(37)
"I have the canon EF 100mm 2.8 IS macro and it is a superb lens. Recommended in every way."
"Is the best bang for your buck macro lens you can get"
"And I love it."
"The 60mm Macro has L lens qualities and doubles as a nice portrait lens."
"It's exceptionally sharp and well-corrected."
"The R7's in-body image stabilization is a great feature for macro photography."
"Without a doubt the best value macro is the EF 100mm f2.8L."
"Canon 100mm 2.8 macro usm is the go-to lens."
"The RF 100 2.8 L macro is phenomenal, blowing away the Sigma 50 and old Canon 50 macro."
"I used the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM for over a decade and it is a fantastic lens and very sharp."
#2
Nikon
4.5
(20)
"I'd go with Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED."
"Nikon 55mm ais f2.8 is the sharpest lens Nikon ever made."
"Love my 105MC but it also looks like I am not alone in this opinion."
"The 105mm s is an amazing lens for macro."
"Hands down Nikon Z 105mm MC S lens."
"It’s fantastic"
"The 55mm f/2.8 AI-S is a damn sharp lens that renders beautifully."
"I'm using a Z6ii and 105mm MC to get pix I can print and show off."
"The 105 macro is great."
"I am partial to the Nikon 60mm f2.8 D micro."
#3
Laowa
4.3
(20)
"My personal pick is the Laowa 90mm. $500, punches well above it's weight."
"It's a great workhorse lens and won’t break the bank. Def recommend pairing it with a flash system."
"Absolutely stellar lens. I have it and it is fantastic."
"It comes in RF-s mount, will do 2:1 magnification and within your budget."
"I love the Laowas for this; they're fantastic lenses."
"Extremely sharp, decent working distance, and the 2x is a good balance between magnification and usability."
"It works great for digitizing negatives."
"For close up macro, 1:1 and greater, then consider the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO."
"There are 2:1 macro lenses made by Laowa and TTArtisan."
"I'm a beginner, but the Laowa 60mm 2.8 is also on my radar."
#4
Olympus
4.4
(14)
"The 60mm oly is an amazing and versatile lens."
"The general recommendation tends to be the Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro."
"The Olympus 60mm macro lens is also excellent."
"It's a superb tool, which also makes a great portrait lens."
"Don't fuck around, just get the Olympus 60mm macro. I'm a doofus and even I can use it."
"Excellent for the system's go-to macro lens."
"If the objects are live, get the 60mm f2.8 or 90mm f3.5."
"I’m happy with the Olympus 60mm f2.8."
"You may be able to pick up an olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro for under $300 used."
"If you want something a little cheaper, Olympus makes the 30mm f3.5 macro for around $200. It's not bad."
#5
Tamron
4.3
(8)
"I'll second the Tamron 90mm SP90. Excellent for closeup and macro work."
"The Tamron 90mm is another good choice."
"Tamron sp90 e72. And with a Kenko dgx 2x tc even better if you manage lighting."
"Find a used Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro lens or a Nikon 105mm f2.8 micro lens."
"Tamron 90mm. There are several versions, from the older adaptall series, through to modern ones sold new today."
"But if I didn’t already own one, I’d buy the Tamron."
"Tamron 90 mm, Sigma 105 mm, Tokina 100 mm, both Canon 100 mm and Laowa 100 mm will work great."
"Tamron 90, Sigma 105, Tokina 90."
#6
Sigma
3.9
(8)
"I love my sigma 105. Used from keh for less than 600 I believe."
"I absolutely loved it."
"Loved my Sigma 105."
"The Sigma 70mm macro is pretty good."
"Sigma 150 is pretty good."
"The used sigmas are a good value."
"Can be found really cheap"
"Also stay away from old sigma lenses on the R7."
#7
Sony
4.5
(4)
"I have the Sony 90mm and it’s my favorite lens I own!"
"It's amazing for macro but also great as just a 90mm lens, the fall off and bokeh quality is amazing."
"The Sony 90mm F2.8 and Sigma 105mm F2.8 are likely candidates."
"It only offers 1:1 magnification."
#8
Minolta
4.3
(3)
"Works perfectly."
"I really enjoy Minolta 50mm f3.5 for macro."
"I really enjoy Minolta 50mm f3.5 for macro."
#9
TTArtisan
4.0
(3)
"You can get the TTartisan 40mm f/2.8 macro"
"It's a very good full manual lens, priced reasonably at 130-150 bucks."
"Decent optics and good build quality for the price."
#10
Extension Tubes
4.0
(2)
"Buy a set of extension tubes."
"They’ll allow your lenses to focus closer. And they’re inexpensive!"
#11
Leica
4.0
(2)
"I have the 60mm macro and it works pretty well, image quality is good."
"Leica sells a little macro adapter that goes in front of a ton of their lenses."
#12
7artisans
3.5
(2)
"It's a pretty good lens, with a bit of practice you can get good shots."
"7artisans 60/2.8 macro, 140 USD"
#13
Bokina
5.0
(1)
"The infamous Bokina should be on your top list."
#14
Nikkor
5.0
(1)
"I heard great things about the 55mm Micro Nikkors."
#15
Rokkor
5.0
(1)
"It's a resolution monster and it's sharp throughout the frame."
#16
Canon RF 100mm f2.8
5.0
(1)
"Is a phenomenal lens"
#17
Sony 90mm
5.0
(1)
"Its a full frame lense but works great on the a6700"
#18
Pentax
5.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the SMC Macro Takumar 50mm f4."
#19
Extension Tube
4.0
(1)
"Get an extension tube. Cheap, simple, and turns an existing lens into a macro lens."
#20
Canon RF 85mm f1.2L USM DS
4.0
(1)
"Which is pricey"
#21
Sigma 70mm Art
4.0
(1)
"Is no brainer."
#22
Canon 100mm f2.8
4.0
(1)
"Phenomenal macro lens with 1.4x magnification"
#23
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8
4.0
(1)
"It’s an affordable option and can be used all around not just for macro"
#24
Sony, Laowa, Voigtlander
4.0
(1)
"Lots of good options from Sony, laowa, voigtlander, and others."
#25
Moment
4.0
(1)
"The Moment lenses are expensive but are tested to work well with your phone."
#26
Raynox
4.0
(1)
"A raynox 150 or 250 may be an option for you."
#27
Industar
4.0
(1)
"Industar 61L/Z and MC Volna are quite good macro lenses."
#28
Kiron
4.0
(1)
"The best i think is a Kiron 105mm f2.8- you can’t really go wrong with this one."
#29
Vivitar
4.0
(1)
"Vivitar 55mm f2.8 can be had for near that price."
#30
Irix
4.0
(1)
"I've also been checking out the Irix 150mm 2.8 macro."
#31
Samyang
4.0
(1)
"I think the samyang/rockinon branded 100mm lenses are supposed to be pretty good."
#32
200mm f4
4.0
(1)
"I absolutely love my 200mm f4. It's slow to autofocus but it is an absolutely incredible macro."
#33
Schneider Kreuznach
4.0
(1)
"I have a Schneider Kreusnach Componar 75mm f/4.5 that is very sharp."
#34
MEIKE
3.0
(1)
"If really on a budget, maybe try out some extension tubes instead."
#35
TTArtisans
3.0
(1)
"TTartisans 40/2.8 macro, 99 USD"
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