lens for macro
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for lens for macro.
If you're a fan of photographing small things, you need a lens that can focus on subjects that are close up. These lenses, called macro lenses, are designed to let you focus on subjects as close as 1/2 inch from the front of the lens. Macro lenses are available in fixed focal length (prime) and zoom varieties. Here are some of the best macro lenses on the market today.
Fujifilm - XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Optical Macro Lens - Black
Model: 16559168SKU: 6163326Top comment"The moment I saw this lens I knew I had to have it because I really want to get into macro photography. "
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Take outstanding close-ups with this 80mm Fujifilm macro lens. Its 9.8-inch minimum focusing distance lets you isolate objects successfully, and the internal motor delivers quick, smooth autofocusing, ideal for working with fast-moving subjects. This weather-sealed Fujifilm macro lens has a specialized fluorine coating to guard against smudges, moisture and dust.Top comment"The moment I saw this lens I knew I had to have it because I really want to get into macro photography. "
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Take outstanding close-ups with this 80mm Fujifilm macro lens. Its 9.8-inch minimum focusing distance lets you isolate objects successfully, and the internal motor delivers quick, smooth autofocusing, ideal for working with fast-moving subjects. This weather-sealed Fujifilm macro lens has a specialized fluorine coating to guard against smudges, moisture and dust.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Nikon - AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Telephoto Lens for DX SLR Cameras - Black
Model: 2190SKU: 1434407Top comment"I wanted a true 1:1 macro lens that was sharp, smooth, with a high degree of quality for the money. ...Good Value Macro Lens...Specialized lens for macro photography. I could have spent more and went with the 105mm lens but I have found this lens suitable for my needs and its much more compact than the bulky 105."
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›Top comment"I wanted a true 1:1 macro lens that was sharp, smooth, with a high degree of quality for the money. ...Good Value Macro Lens...Specialized lens for macro photography. I could have spent more and went with the 105mm lens but I have found this lens suitable for my needs and its much more compact than the bulky 105."
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›See all DSLR Prime Lenses
Canon - EF-M 28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM Lens for EOS M Series Cameras - Black
Model: 1362C002SKU: 5294000Top comment"Good choice for macro shooters with the M series...I've got an m50 that I use this with to capture macro nature shots. Have ended up with some very good pictures of flowers....Terrific lens for macro and walk-around shooting...I'm mainly a hobbyist and mostly shoot a lot of macro stuff (flowers, rocks, insects etc), so this lens was ideal for the purpose. "
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Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM Lens for Canon EOS M Series Cameras:Bring out the fine detail in your close-ups with this Canon EF-M 28mm macro lens. Built-in image stabilization ensures rock-steady photos even in lower light conditions, while two built-in lights add extra illumination for your Canon EOS M camera system. The STM motor provides nearly soundless autofocus for this Canon EF-M 28mm macro lens.Top comment"Good choice for macro shooters with the M series...I've got an m50 that I use this with to capture macro nature shots. Have ended up with some very good pictures of flowers....Terrific lens for macro and walk-around shooting...I'm mainly a hobbyist and mostly shoot a lot of macro stuff (flowers, rocks, insects etc), so this lens was ideal for the purpose. "
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Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM Lens for Canon EOS M Series Cameras:Bring out the fine detail in your close-ups with this Canon EF-M 28mm macro lens. Built-in image stabilization ensures rock-steady photos even in lower light conditions, while two built-in lights add extra illumination for your Canon EOS M camera system. The STM motor provides nearly soundless autofocus for this Canon EF-M 28mm macro lens.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Canon - RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Medium Telephoto Lens for EOS R Cameras - Black
Model: 4234C002SKU: 6420372Top comment"Great quality and affordable! Good for macro pictures....Recommended for Macro and Portrait photography...The lens is properly sharp. Build quality is exceptional considering it is largely plastic."
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The RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM medium telephoto lens expands on the versatility of bright, macro, IS equipped prime lenses built for the EOS R system. With a focal length of 85 millimeters and a bright, maximum aperture of f/2 for beautiful bokeh, this versatile lens is a great choice for portraits and street photography, as well as low light scenes or during concerts, and with the addition of macro capability, even close-up and macro photography will provide stellar results. The RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a lightweight, affordable lens that boasts high image quality and an impressive optical image stabilization system offering up to 5 stops of shake correction ideal for low-light scenes or when recording video, and featuring Hybrid IS enables stabilization when focusing on macro, close-range subjects. Like the RF35mm F1.8 Macro IS USM, it also includes half-size macro functionality allowing for a minimum focusing distance as close as 1.15 ft. With a built-in customizable control ring and a fast 12-pin communication system, the RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is an ideal travel companion for your portrait, macro, low-light, and video needs.Top comment"Great quality and affordable! Good for macro pictures....Recommended for Macro and Portrait photography...The lens is properly sharp. Build quality is exceptional considering it is largely plastic."
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The RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM medium telephoto lens expands on the versatility of bright, macro, IS equipped prime lenses built for the EOS R system. With a focal length of 85 millimeters and a bright, maximum aperture of f/2 for beautiful bokeh, this versatile lens is a great choice for portraits and street photography, as well as low light scenes or during concerts, and with the addition of macro capability, even close-up and macro photography will provide stellar results. The RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a lightweight, affordable lens that boasts high image quality and an impressive optical image stabilization system offering up to 5 stops of shake correction ideal for low-light scenes or when recording video, and featuring Hybrid IS enables stabilization when focusing on macro, close-range subjects. Like the RF35mm F1.8 Macro IS USM, it also includes half-size macro functionality allowing for a minimum focusing distance as close as 1.15 ft. With a built-in customizable control ring and a fast 12-pin communication system, the RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is an ideal travel companion for your portrait, macro, low-light, and video needs.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Sony - FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL50M28SKU: 5613814Top comment"Macro excellence...The photos below are samples of the 70-350 lens and then the 50 mm macro lens....Macro is cool...This lens really helped me get into macro photography. "
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FE 50 mm F2.8 Macro Lens:Equip your compatible Sony Alpha camera with this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens. It lets you zoom into your subject so that you can enjoy outstanding detail in your photography, and it can also double up as a standard portrait lens. The wide f/2.8 aperture ensures this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is fast.Top comment"Macro excellence...The photos below are samples of the 70-350 lens and then the 50 mm macro lens....Macro is cool...This lens really helped me get into macro photography. "
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FE 50 mm F2.8 Macro Lens:Equip your compatible Sony Alpha camera with this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens. It lets you zoom into your subject so that you can enjoy outstanding detail in your photography, and it can also double up as a standard portrait lens. The wide f/2.8 aperture ensures this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is fast.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Fujifilm - XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro Lens
Model: 16792576SKU: 6525158Top comment"Perfect little all around lens...It is fast to focus, renders beautifully and has a very useful field of view. Im not a pure macro photographer but wanted a lens with great close up capabilities while stull good for general photography. ...Love this macro lens you could get some really nice macro shots i has come off my camera"
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In creative hands, this standard view prime lens knows no bounds. With XF30mmF2.8, it only gets better. Typical applications are met by expansive close-up potential, thanks to full 1:1 macro magnification. Near or far, superb high-resolution images are guaranteed thanks to construction of 11 elements in nine groups, including three aspherical and two ED elements. A circular, 11-bladed aperture also leaves defocused bokeh areas looking gorgeous. The optic is an ideal match for the latest X Series sensors. Considered design only maximizes this lens’s appeal. It also features weather-resistance, a rapid linear motor Inner Focus system, lockable aperture ring, and more. Wrapped up in a compact 195g (0.43 lb), 69.5mm (2.784 in) package, XF30mmF2.8 is an incredible daily carry choice.Top comment"Perfect little all around lens...It is fast to focus, renders beautifully and has a very useful field of view. Im not a pure macro photographer but wanted a lens with great close up capabilities while stull good for general photography. ...Love this macro lens you could get some really nice macro shots i has come off my camera"
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In creative hands, this standard view prime lens knows no bounds. With XF30mmF2.8, it only gets better. Typical applications are met by expansive close-up potential, thanks to full 1:1 macro magnification. Near or far, superb high-resolution images are guaranteed thanks to construction of 11 elements in nine groups, including three aspherical and two ED elements. A circular, 11-bladed aperture also leaves defocused bokeh areas looking gorgeous. The optic is an ideal match for the latest X Series sensors. Considered design only maximizes this lens’s appeal. It also features weather-resistance, a rapid linear motor Inner Focus system, lockable aperture ring, and more. Wrapped up in a compact 195g (0.43 lb), 69.5mm (2.784 in) package, XF30mmF2.8 is an incredible daily carry choice.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Canon - RF 100mm f/2.8 L MACRO IS USM Telephoto Lens for RF Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 4514C002SKU: 6460265Top comment"Super sharp lens that’s great for macro shots, of course; but it’s also good for product and portrait photography!...Love this lens!...Love this lens! Great for macro pics and portraits!"
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Engineered specifically for full-frame EOS R series cameras, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM is the world’s first* medium telephoto macro lens delivering close-up imagery at up to 1.4x magnification with autofocus. Featuring a fixed 100mm focal length, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture for blurred backgrounds and low light shooting, fast, highly-precise AF, and an SA (spherical aberration) Control Ring, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens elevates the look of portraits and macro shots with the option of creating dreamlike or romantic images with a soft focus look. With strong built-in optical image stabilization and Canon's Hybrid IS system, close-up shooting and video are sharp and stable. Using the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, imagemakers can expect to see stunning results that can enhance their creative/artistic vision.Top comment"Super sharp lens that’s great for macro shots, of course; but it’s also good for product and portrait photography!...Love this lens!...Love this lens! Great for macro pics and portraits!"
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Engineered specifically for full-frame EOS R series cameras, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM is the world’s first* medium telephoto macro lens delivering close-up imagery at up to 1.4x magnification with autofocus. Featuring a fixed 100mm focal length, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture for blurred backgrounds and low light shooting, fast, highly-precise AF, and an SA (spherical aberration) Control Ring, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens elevates the look of portraits and macro shots with the option of creating dreamlike or romantic images with a soft focus look. With strong built-in optical image stabilization and Canon's Hybrid IS system, close-up shooting and video are sharp and stable. Using the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, imagemakers can expect to see stunning results that can enhance their creative/artistic vision.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Sony - FE 20-70mm F4 G Full Frame Standard Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL2070GSKU: 6532169Top comment"Another big plus is that even though this isn't a true macro lens, it's macro capabilities are very good particularly at the 70mm end. ...My previous favorite Sony full frame lens was the 24-105 F4 but this new 20-70 F4 is my new go-to lens. "
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FE 20-70mm F4 G - Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture wide standard zoom lens - extend the range of the standard zoom lens to 20mm for wide field of view required to include yourself, your friends and the background with G series resolution and naturally rendered bokeh. Fast, precise, silent autofocus together and advanced optics provide peak performance for stills and video.Top comment"Another big plus is that even though this isn't a true macro lens, it's macro capabilities are very good particularly at the 70mm end. ...My previous favorite Sony full frame lens was the 24-105 F4 but this new 20-70 F4 is my new go-to lens. "
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FE 20-70mm F4 G - Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture wide standard zoom lens - extend the range of the standard zoom lens to 20mm for wide field of view required to include yourself, your friends and the background with G series resolution and naturally rendered bokeh. Fast, precise, silent autofocus together and advanced optics provide peak performance for stills and video.See all Camera Lenses
Canon - RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Macro Lens for EOS R Cameras
Model: 2973C002SKU: 6298190Top comment"Affordable RF lens...Good little 35mm. Shooting distance for macro will need very good light as not to cause shadows....Macro only...Great for macro purposes but not well rounded. Wouldn't use for anything else."
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Expand your photography and videography potential with this 35mm Canon Macro lens. Its light weight and compact form make it an easy carry-along companion, while the 0.5x magnification ratio and five stops of image stabilization ensure versatility. This Canon Macro lens has a control ring on its barrel for simple adjustments to settings.Top comment"Affordable RF lens...Good little 35mm. Shooting distance for macro will need very good light as not to cause shadows....Macro only...Great for macro purposes but not well rounded. Wouldn't use for anything else."
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Expand your photography and videography potential with this 35mm Canon Macro lens. Its light weight and compact form make it an easy carry-along companion, while the 0.5x magnification ratio and five stops of image stabilization ensure versatility. This Canon Macro lens has a control ring on its barrel for simple adjustments to settings.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Sony - 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most NEX Compact System Cameras - Silver
Model: SEL30M35SKU: 4161537Top comment"Good Macro Lens for the $$$...Good lens used solely for Macro use. Incredibly cheap for a lens this sharp, but the focal length is so short that you REALLY need to get close to the object for Macro purposes....Slick litle lens for macro results....Great lens for macro imaging without breaking the bank. "
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Designed for use with most Sony NEX compact system cameras with an E-mount, this Sony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 lens enables you to capture crisp, detailed macro photos and videos. DMF (direct manual focus) lets you attain precise focusing results.Top comment"Good Macro Lens for the $$$...Good lens used solely for Macro use. Incredibly cheap for a lens this sharp, but the focal length is so short that you REALLY need to get close to the object for Macro purposes....Slick litle lens for macro results....Great lens for macro imaging without breaking the bank. "
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Designed for use with most Sony NEX compact system cameras with an E-mount, this Sony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 lens enables you to capture crisp, detailed macro photos and videos. DMF (direct manual focus) lets you attain precise focusing results.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
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