Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for macro photo lens.
Macro lenses are specifically designed to focus on objects that are very close to the lens. They're also designed to let in as much light as possible, so you can take clear photos even when there's not much light. Macro lenses are available for both DSLR cameras and mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Here are some of the best macro lenses available today.
Nikon - AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Telephoto Lens for DX SLR Cameras - Black
Model: 2190SKU: 1434407Top comment"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....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"
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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"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....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"
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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 LensesCanon - EF-M 28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM Lens for EOS M Series Cameras - Black
Model: 1362C002SKU: 5294000Top comment"Canon macro...Its very snappy. Takes sharp photos and is good as a standard lens when not in macro. ...Excellent macro lens...I bought this lens for my M50 so I could do macro photography, which is a photo genre I really like. "
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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"Canon macro...Its very snappy. Takes sharp photos and is good as a standard lens when not in macro. ...Excellent macro lens...I bought this lens for my M50 so I could do macro photography, which is a photo genre I really like. "
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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 LensesSony - 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...It's not too expensive and delivers great photos. Obviously with any macro lens, the autofocus is very slow, but this lens is very loud as well. "
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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...It's not too expensive and delivers great photos. Obviously with any macro lens, the autofocus is very slow, but this lens is very loud as well. "
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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 LensesCanon - RF 100mm f/2.8 L MACRO IS USM Telephoto Lens for RF Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 4514C002SKU: 6460265Top comment"Not just for macros....Fast, sharp, high-quality photos with great bokeh. Way better than the EF version....Another Great Canon Macro...I'm in love with macro photography so I was happy as can be when Canon announced an RF version of the 100mm macro lens. "
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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"Not just for macros....Fast, sharp, high-quality photos with great bokeh. Way better than the EF version....Another Great Canon Macro...I'm in love with macro photography so I was happy as can be when Canon announced an RF version of the 100mm macro lens. "
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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 LensesSony - 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. ...Solid multi function lens...Videos also came out GREAT. This one lens can cover a board range of your photo/video needs."
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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. ...Solid multi function lens...Videos also came out GREAT. This one lens can cover a board range of your photo/video needs."
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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 LensesCanon - RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Medium Telephoto Lens for EOS R Cameras - Black
Model: 4234C002SKU: 6420372Top comment"A solid lens that is a good combo of portrait and macro. ...Great affordable lens...Love this lens! Perfect for portraits and macro shots."
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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"A solid lens that is a good combo of portrait and macro. ...Great affordable lens...Love this lens! Perfect for portraits and macro shots."
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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 LensesCanon - RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens for RF Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 4111C002SKU: 6402249Top comment"Very good entry level lens...Plus it close focuses well, has some macro features, and the IS is better than I expected for an inexpensive lens (this is mainly on an rp). ...Canon RF 24-105 mm lens...I love the pictures that come out of this lens! And I've taken a lot good quality photos with it now! "
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Capture clear shots consistently with this Canon RF standard zoom lens. Optical image correction provides up to five stops of shake correction for clean shots, and the Center Macro Focus helps capture photos as close as an inch away. This Canon RF standard zoom lens features an optical control ring that lets you quickly change the settings.Top comment"Very good entry level lens...Plus it close focuses well, has some macro features, and the IS is better than I expected for an inexpensive lens (this is mainly on an rp). ...Canon RF 24-105 mm lens...I love the pictures that come out of this lens! And I've taken a lot good quality photos with it now! "
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Capture clear shots consistently with this Canon RF standard zoom lens. Optical image correction provides up to five stops of shake correction for clean shots, and the Center Macro Focus helps capture photos as close as an inch away. This Canon RF standard zoom lens features an optical control ring that lets you quickly change the settings.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesSony - 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most NEX Compact System Cameras - Silver
Model: SEL30M35SKU: 4161537Top comment"Lightweight and takes nice macro shots...Nice fairly small lightweight lens can take macro and regular photos easily. Does not need a tripod to obtain clear shots. ...Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens is Great Buy...I purchased the Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens to use with my Sony a6000 mirrorless digital camera: I love close-up photos. "
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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"Lightweight and takes nice macro shots...Nice fairly small lightweight lens can take macro and regular photos easily. Does not need a tripod to obtain clear shots. ...Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens is Great Buy...I purchased the Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens to use with my Sony a6000 mirrorless digital camera: I love close-up photos. "
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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 LensesCanon - RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Macro Lens for EOS R Cameras
Model: 2973C002SKU: 6298190Top comment"Fun strong lens...Great lens. Macro feature lets you get close while still be able to take traditional 35mm aspect photos....Great versatile lens!...Great, light, compact, fast and wonderfully sharp, stabilized lens for your landscape, street, and macro photos!"
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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"Fun strong lens...Great lens. Macro feature lets you get close while still be able to take traditional 35mm aspect photos....Great versatile lens!...Great, light, compact, fast and wonderfully sharp, stabilized lens for your landscape, street, and macro photos!"
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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