Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for macro prime lens.
Macro photography is a fun and unique way to explore the world. It can also be very challenging and frustrating if you're new to the art form. The problem is that most cameras aren't really designed for close-up work, so getting sharp images of small objects can be tricky. The solution to this problem is to use a lens specifically designed for macro photography. Here are some of the best macro prime lenses available right now.
Sony - FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Full-frame constant-aperture standard zoom G Master lens - Black
Model: SEL2470GM2SKU: 6506900Top comment"Prior to purchasing the 24-70 GM2 I would mostly use primes for both photo and video. I didnt expect that to change after getting the GM2 but this lens has surprised me in how good the bokeh looks. ...Best all around lens, hands down. With Bokeh as good as my prime 1.4 lenses....Best lens, worth the price...So good I sold my primes"
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The full force of Sony’s latest lens technology brings stunning G Master resolution and exquisite bokeh together in the Full Frame F2.8 constant aperture Standard Zoom lens.Top comment"Prior to purchasing the 24-70 GM2 I would mostly use primes for both photo and video. I didnt expect that to change after getting the GM2 but this lens has surprised me in how good the bokeh looks. ...Best all around lens, hands down. With Bokeh as good as my prime 1.4 lenses....Best lens, worth the price...So good I sold my primes"
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The full force of Sony’s latest lens technology brings stunning G Master resolution and exquisite bokeh together in the Full Frame F2.8 constant aperture Standard Zoom lens.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $2,299.99Canon - RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Medium Telephoto Lens for EOS R Cameras - Black
Model: 4234C002SKU: 6420372Top comment"Great affordable lens...Love this lens! Perfect for portraits and macro shots....If you have been debating about getting an 85mm prime lens for your canon mirrorless body, this is a no brainer. "
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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 affordable lens...Love this lens! Perfect for portraits and macro shots....If you have been debating about getting an 85mm prime lens for your canon mirrorless body, this is a no brainer. "
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $549.99The previous price was $599.99NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20101SKU: 6489694Top comment"Great lens for the Nikon Z50!...I replaced my 35mm f1.8 with this lens, and paired it up to the Nikon Z50. It's a very impressive lens and is a great addition to the crop-sensor Z50, making it a 42mm lens when assuming the 1.5x crop factor. ...Being a prime lens, it has its limitations but its hard to complain avout it at the price."
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The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 excels at the capture of daily snapshots comfortably and intuitively. What’s more, you can respond immediately to the fast changing moments of street photography; and more. Get excellent image quality with its street smart 28mm perspective—42mm on DX cameras (35mm equivalent) and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.Top comment"Great lens for the Nikon Z50!...I replaced my 35mm f1.8 with this lens, and paired it up to the Nikon Z50. It's a very impressive lens and is a great addition to the crop-sensor Z50, making it a 42mm lens when assuming the 1.5x crop factor. ...Being a prime lens, it has its limitations but its hard to complain avout it at the price."
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The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 excels at the capture of daily snapshots comfortably and intuitively. What’s more, you can respond immediately to the fast changing moments of street photography; and more. Get excellent image quality with its street smart 28mm perspective—42mm on DX cameras (35mm equivalent) and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $279.99The previous price was $299.99NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Wide-Angle Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20093SKU: 6402883Top comment"Amazing lens razor sharp just about to the very corner but feels large and kinda heavy even for a fast prime. ...When I do, it provides a reliable wide-angle lens in almost every setting. I've even been able to do some close-ups that are *almost* macro. "
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NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Wide-Angle Prime Lens: Capture timeless moments with this Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens. The ultra-wide 20mm focal length offers wide coverage, and the f/1.8 maximum aperture minimizes distortion while enhancing point-light clarity for sensational photos. This Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens has a customizable control ring for fluid transitions, and dust and drip-resistance withstands the elements, which is ideal for use outdoors.Top comment"Amazing lens razor sharp just about to the very corner but feels large and kinda heavy even for a fast prime. ...When I do, it provides a reliable wide-angle lens in almost every setting. I've even been able to do some close-ups that are *almost* macro. "
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NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Wide-Angle Prime Lens: Capture timeless moments with this Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens. The ultra-wide 20mm focal length offers wide coverage, and the f/1.8 maximum aperture minimizes distortion while enhancing point-light clarity for sensational photos. This Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens has a customizable control ring for fluid transitions, and dust and drip-resistance withstands the elements, which is ideal for use outdoors.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $1,049.99Sony - G Master FE 135mm F1.8 GM Prime Telephoto Lens for Select E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL135F18GMSKU: 6339273Top comment"Get this lens...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light....My first prime lens. Love the focus and separation. Need more time to make adjustment from always having used a zoom lens, enjoying the process."
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Capture perfect photos with this Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto prime lens. An improved focusing system lets you capture subjects as close as 2.3 feet, while the f/1.8 aperture means you can create images with breathtaking bokeh and other effects. . The lens barrel is made of durable magnesium alloy to make it lightweight while ensuring optical precision. This Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto lens has a dust and moisture resistant design that offers protection when shooting in challenging outdoor environments.Top comment"Get this lens...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light....My first prime lens. Love the focus and separation. Need more time to make adjustment from always having used a zoom lens, enjoying the process."
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Capture perfect photos with this Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto prime lens. An improved focusing system lets you capture subjects as close as 2.3 feet, while the f/1.8 aperture means you can create images with breathtaking bokeh and other effects. . The lens barrel is made of durable magnesium alloy to make it lightweight while ensuring optical precision. This Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto lens has a dust and moisture resistant design that offers protection when shooting in challenging outdoor environments.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $2,099.99Canon - RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Macro Lens for EOS R Cameras
Model: 2973C002SKU: 6298190Top comment"Prime lens + native focal length + macro....must have. ...Great lens for street and food photos...I never use a prime lens with IS before. For this lens. It is my best 35mm prime lens ever"
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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"Prime lens + native focal length + macro....must have. ...Great lens for street and food photos...I never use a prime lens with IS before. For this lens. It is my best 35mm prime lens ever"
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $499.99Sony - 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most NEX Compact System Cameras - Silver
Model: SEL30M35SKU: 4161537Top comment"Great little macro!...This is a great macro lens for wedding ring shots!...A macro lens...It's a nice macro lens. Do I think it was worth the dollar amount? "
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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"Great little macro!...This is a great macro lens for wedding ring shots!...A macro lens...It's a nice macro lens. Do I think it was worth the dollar amount? "
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $299.99Fujifilm - XF 56mm f/1.2 R Midrange Telephoto Lens - Black
Model: 16418649SKU: 4120128Top comment"GREAT Fuji lens...Super sharp, beautiful all around lens. Great for headshots....This lens is Sharp!!!...It was a stretch but this prime lens really does shine and is very sharp at it's widest opening. "
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Designed for use with most Fujifilm X-Series cameras, this Fujifilm XF f/1.2 midrange telephoto lens features a 56mm focal length that helps create stunning bokeh for striking portraits. Four convex lens elements provide optimal light coverage.Top comment"GREAT Fuji lens...Super sharp, beautiful all around lens. Great for headshots....This lens is Sharp!!!...It was a stretch but this prime lens really does shine and is very sharp at it's widest opening. "
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Designed for use with most Fujifilm X-Series cameras, this Fujifilm XF f/1.2 midrange telephoto lens features a 56mm focal length that helps create stunning bokeh for striking portraits. Four convex lens elements provide optimal light coverage.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $999.99Canon - RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Standard Prime Lens for EOS R Cameras - Black
Model: 2959C002SKU: 6298180Top comment"Great lens!...I really love this lens! It's been sometime since I've had a fast prime. ...Best prime lens ever it’s must buy it’s good for everything portraits,street,landscape pretty much everything!"
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Capture high-quality images and sharp details with this 50mm Canon lens. The 1.31-foot minimum focusing distance and 0.19x magnification let you photograph from a range of distances, and its UD lens reduces distortion. This Canon lens has an added coating to minimize lens flare and ghosting in various types of light.Top comment"Great lens!...I really love this lens! It's been sometime since I've had a fast prime. ...Best prime lens ever it’s must buy it’s good for everything portraits,street,landscape pretty much everything!"
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Capture high-quality images and sharp details with this 50mm Canon lens. The 1.31-foot minimum focusing distance and 0.19x magnification let you photograph from a range of distances, and its UD lens reduces distortion. This Canon lens has an added coating to minimize lens flare and ghosting in various types of light.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $2,099.99The previous price was $2,299.99Tamron - 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFF053S700SKU: 6424126Top comment"Best budget lens...This is my second set of prime lens from Tamron and it does a really good job capturing sharp images. ...Very nice macro lens...You can really get close with this lens, picture quality is great, however it takes a really Steady Hand to get super close or use a tripod"
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The Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is lightweight and compact. It is the ideal lens for any shooting situation. This slightly wide natural perspective is great for general photography and is a great first lens to have in your bag. The fast 2.8 aperture allows picture taking in low light and the use of low dispersion glass and glass molded aspherical lens elements provide outstanding optical performance. One of the key features is the ability to take pictures as close as 5.9 inches from your subject. This close-up feature will allow you to take pictures of small objects and fill the frame.Top comment"Best budget lens...This is my second set of prime lens from Tamron and it does a really good job capturing sharp images. ...Very nice macro lens...You can really get close with this lens, picture quality is great, however it takes a really Steady Hand to get super close or use a tripod"
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The Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is lightweight and compact. It is the ideal lens for any shooting situation. This slightly wide natural perspective is great for general photography and is a great first lens to have in your bag. The fast 2.8 aperture allows picture taking in low light and the use of low dispersion glass and glass molded aspherical lens elements provide outstanding optical performance. One of the key features is the ability to take pictures as close as 5.9 inches from your subject. This close-up feature will allow you to take pictures of small objects and fill the frame.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $212.99The regular price is $249.99