Macro Lens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 199 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 68 posts to rank the best Macro Lens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/canon, r/Nikon, r/SonyAlpha, r/macrophotography, r/M43. Top-rated brands include Canon (4.4/5), Nikon (4.4/5), Laowa (4.3/5).
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Reviews199
Subreddits18
Posts68
Brands21
Products92
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#1
Canon
4.4
(45)
"This is probably one of the best macro lenses that Canon ever made."
"The Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro... is capable of photographing subjects at a maximum 5:1 magnification."
"Canon MP-E 65. It offers up to 5x magnification."
"Canon 100 F2.8 IS Macro. Great lens - I’m currently moving some of my zooms from EF to RF, but there’s a bunch of EF primes I’ll hold onto."
"EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM - First one is an L lens with image stabilization and probably a little better for general non-macro use."
"One of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens variants."
"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"
"In terms of Macro, it’s hard to look beyond the RF 100L at the $799 price."
"My macros did not become better with the heavier Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM."
#2
Nikon
4.4
(34)
"Love it for macro work."
"I own the 105mm and I love it."
"It is truly my favorite."
"The Z105 is an incredibly sharp lens."
"Buy once cry once. Just get the 105 z mount."
"200 f/4 has been called the sharpest lens Nikon ever made (pre mirrorless, perhaps). A bit of a legend, for sure."
"Have a look at the Nikon 105mm VR f2.8G. They were/are popular, so you often see them used and generally are good value."
"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."
#3
Laowa
4.3
(31)
"Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro are two lenses that can fit your camera."
"Check out the laowa 100mm macro. The price is good and the quality is amazing."
"Yes, Laowa 65mm 22x is the way to go here."
"Personally, I love the 100mm f/2.8 2x ultra macro by Laowa."
"For serious macro take a look at all the Laowa mac."
"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."
#4
Tamron
4.3
(21)
"This is a photo using the Tamron 90mm Macro, f2.8 on my A7IV."
"I had the Tamron 90mm macro on my old setup and loved it."
"Tamron 90mm macro"
"I have that Tamron, and it's an insanely sharp lens."
"If you are looking for a 'standard' macro lens, then your choices are pretty much Sony 90mm f2.8, Sigma 105mm f2.8, or Tamron 90mm f2.8."
"I'll second the Tamron 90mm SP90. Excellent for closeup and macro work."
"The Tamron 90mm is another good choice."
"Tamron 90mm SP"
"Tamron would be my choice for general purpose."
"Get tamron 90mm 2.8 sp (modern one), or sigma art 70mm 2.8. They are well cheaper than outdated canon 100 while being a lot sharper."
#5
Olympus
4.5
(19)
"Really lovely lens."
"I've decided to go with the 30mm 3.5 and use it as both macro and prime."
"Check out the 30 mm macro. It should do the trick."
"Oly 30 macro is perfect for this type of application."
"It is supposed to be great for product photography, with a 1.25X (larger than life, 2.5X in full-frame equivalent) maximum magnification."
"The 60mm oly is an amazing and versatile lens."
"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."
#6
Sigma
4.1
(18)
"Sigma 105/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro is the best of the modern highly corrected designs."
"I have a Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro that is fantastic."
"If you are looking for a 'standard' macro lens, then your choices are pretty much Sony 90mm f2.8, Sigma 105mm f2.8, or Tamron 90mm f2.8."
"Sigma 105mm 2.8 macro is excellent."
"I love my sigma 105. Used from keh for less than 600 I believe."
"I absolutely loved it."
"Loved my Sigma 105."
"Get a 105mm, you can also use it as a sharp, short telephoto."
"Get tamron 90mm 2.8 sp (modern one), or sigma art 70mm 2.8. They are well cheaper than outdated canon 100 while being a lot sharper."
"I definitely recommend it."
#7
Sony
4.6
(9)
"If you are looking for a 'standard' macro lens, then your choices are pretty much Sony 90mm f2.8, Sigma 105mm f2.8, or Tamron 90mm f2.8."
"If I could only have 1 I would have the Sony 90."
"People have suggested the Sony 90mm f2.8, but I would throw the 70-200 f4 v2 into the mix."
"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."
"Sony 90 Macro"
"Sony 50 f2.8 is a dedicated macro lens, but it’s a full frame lens."
"It only offers 1:1 magnification."
#8
Tokina
4.3
(3)
"My Tokina at-X pro 100/2.8 just about lives on my camera."
"I have the Tokina atx-i and it’s excellent and cheap."
"Tokina AT-X Pro 100/2.8 Macro D and Tokina atx-i 100/2.8 Macro are the nicest of the more old-school low element count choices."
#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
Nikkor
4.0
(2)
"The micro nikkor 105mm f/4 or 55mm f/3.5 are both great for this purpose."
"Micro-Nikkor 60/2.8 D for old school optics."
#12
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."
#13
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"
#14
Sony 90mm
5.0
(1)
"Its a full frame lense but works great on the a6700"
#15
Canon RF 100mm f2.8
5.0
(1)
"Is a phenomenal lens"
#16
Pentax
5.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the SMC Macro Takumar 50mm f4."
#17
EF
4.0
(1)
"Any EF full-frame macro lens for 150-300€ will do."
#18
Industar
4.0
(1)
"Industar 61L/Z and MC Volna are quite good macro lenses."
#19
Raynox
4.0
(1)
"A raynox 150 or 250 may be an option for you."
#20
Extension Tube
4.0
(1)
"Get an extension tube. Cheap, simple, and turns an existing lens into a macro lens."
#21
Vivitar
3.0
(1)
"Another inexpensive option that might be worth trying is the Vivitar Macro Lens Set."
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