Shopping for a macro lens? First, let’s get the definition right: To get 1:1 magnification, which you need for true macro photography, you need to buy a dedicated, non-zoom macro lens. But which one is best for you?
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To get up close and personal with this tree blossom, the photographer used an affordably-priced Canon 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro AF lens, which is currently available for $269 from Adorama. Ready to buy a macro lens so you can photograph those May flowers? Read on!
Macro lenses come in a variety of fixed focal lengths, ranging from 50 to 200mm. (Read Sandy Ramirez’s exclusive Adorama Learning Center article on the relative advantages and disadvantages of each macro lens focal length or scroll down for a summary of each key lens range).
Some macro lenses focus down to 1:2 but extend to 1:1 via an optically matched adapter at an additional price. A handful goes beyond 1:1 into super macro photography territory.
Let’s take a close-up look at the top macro lenses available now. Keep in mind that all the lenses (and recommended alternatives for discontinued lenses) in this article are available at Adorama’s Macro Lens department.
Once exclusively the domain of DSLRs, the Macro has started to make inroads into the rapidly growing category of mirrorless interchangeable lens compacts (MILCs). You can see the small but growing selection of MILC macro lenses at the end of this article.
Note: If you have a zoom lens that says it’s a “macro,” don’t believe it. Sure, it’ll get you close, likely to within 1:3 magnification (that’s 1/3 life-size on the film or sensor) but technically, true macro is considered 1:1 magnification—life-sized–or higher).
Close-up filters are a less expensive way to get into macro photography, but you will probably lose a little image quality, especially if you use budget close-up filters. If you choose to go this route, stick to name brands and look for specially coated surfaces.
Reversal rings are another way to go. These rings mount directly on your camera; you screw the lens front into the ring, so it is facing the reverse direction. Turning the optics around can yield dramatic, super-close results. Read Carl Heilman II’s article on shooting spectacular close-ups of snowflakes by using reversal rings. And if you want to do something totally off the wall that will separate your macro shots from the crowd, check out the Lensbaby Macro Converter.
So what are the best macro lenses?
Here is a look at some of the best macro lenses around, listed by focal length:(Prices accurate as of January 2, 2017 and factor in any instant rebates that may apply at the time of posting).
(Prices accurate as of January 2, 2017 and factor in any instant rebates that may apply at the time of posting).
Short Macro Lenses (30-50mm)
These shorter lenses are primarily designed for smaller sensor cameras. Shorter focal lengths mean greater depth of field, which can be worked to your advantage. The disadvantage? It has a shorter working distance, which means you can’t shoot skittish subjects such as butterflies, and you have to be careful so that the camera and lens don’t block the light source because you may be working at less than six inches to get 1:1 magnification. Big advantage? In most cases, these lenses cost less than longer macros.
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro
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- Made for Sony E (APS-C) MILCs
- 30mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/3.5
- Minimum working distance of 3.74″
- Aspherical and ED glass elements
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 macro lens
The Sony E 30mm f/3.5 macro lens is perfect for shooting tiny items and making them look bigger. It can also be used for a photowalk on a normal day. It’s built with an extra-low dispersion or ED glass that reduces chromatic aberration and gives impeccable contrast in the entire image even when using a large aperture.
Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 E-ED Digital
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- Made for Olympus Four Thirds format cameras
- 35mm focal length (70mm full-frame equivalent)
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/3.5
- Built-in CPU
Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 E-ED Digital
This versatile macro lens can pretty much shoot everything you want to take a photo of. A great feature of Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 E-ED Digital is its built-in CPU that corrects shading and exposure.
It also has a smooth and powerful autofocus that allows you to shoot close-ups and subjects from afar without reducing image quality.
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro
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- Made for Canon EF full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras
- 50mm focal length
- 1:2 magnification
- Maximum aperture or f/2.5
- Floating optical system
- 8 groups / 9 elements
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Lens
Perfect for low light, macro, and portrait photography, this macro lens offers superior performance that can focus from infinity level down to 0.5x or one-half life size. It’s light and compact, making it travel-friendly. It’s also durable, has fast and accurate autofocus, and can create excellent bokeh.
Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
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- Made for Nikon FX / DX cameras
- 40mm focal length (60mm full-frame equivalent)
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Silent Wave Motor AF System
- 7 groups / 9 elements
Nikon 40mm f/2.8G macro lens
This lightweight macro lens has a focal length that’s equivalent to 60mm on DX-format bodies. Although it doesn’t feature an image stabilization, it has a Close Range Correction system that allows taking clear and high-quality images of faraway subjects. It’s super integrated coating also allows more light to pass through the camera’s sensor.
Olympus 50mm f/2 E-ED Digital Macro for E
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- Made for Olympus Four Thirds format cameras
- 50mm focal length
- 1:2 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2
- Silent Wave Motor AF System
- 10 groups / 11 elements
Olympus 50mm f/2 macro lens
The Olympus 50mm f/2 macro lens delivers fantastic results in portrait, action, and macro photography. Its 2.0 maximum aperture makes it excellent for night photography and taking photos in low light. It also includes an extraordinary low dispersion glass element to reduce chromatic aberration and still ensure sharp photos.
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro for Sigma
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- Made for DSLR cameras (Sigma, Canon, Nikon, and more)
- 50mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Floating Internal Focusing (FIF) system
- Super Multi Layer (SML) coating
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro lens
Designed for compact APS DSLRs, the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is equipped with great features that other lenses don’t have. It has a floating Internal Focusing system that lessens aberration in entire focusing range.
It also has Super Multi Layer (SML) coating that reduces ghosting and flaring. You can also make use of the lens’ Focus Limiter Switch which regulates the autofocus range, making the camera focus faster.
Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro
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- Made for Sony Alpha mounts
- 50mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Focus hold button and focus range limiter
- Circular aperture blades
Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens
Another versatile macro lens, the Sony 50mm f/2.8a doesn’t only help take stunning photos and magnify subjects, but it’s also a perfect choice for a lens that can perform well everyday photography. It has a circular aperture for photos that look more natural and smooth as soon as it focuses on the details.
It also has a Focus Hold Button that keeps the lens locked in where you want your focus to be. Like the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 lens, the Sony 50mm has a Focus Range Limiter and a distance encoder that sends a signal to the CPU to measure the distance between the subject and the camera.
Standard Macro Lenses (60-105mm)
This most common focal length for macro lenses gives a somewhat more comfortable working distance of between 9 and 12 inches for 1:1 macro (depending on which focal length lens you’re using). In most cases, these lenses are also well-suited for portraits, as the focal length is more flattering when photographing faces. There’s a wide range of prices starting at around $450.00 for consumer-level optics.
Nikon 60mm f/2.8 D AF Micro-Nikkor
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- Made for Nikon FX cameras
- 60mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Close-Range Correction (CRC) System
- Built-in AF motor
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D macro lens
It may have a classic and retro design, but this macro lens can definitely compete with the best ones out there. The quality of sharpness is outstandingly high all over the aperture range.
Even though it won’t autofocus on some camera bodies of D3 and D5 series, this lens is definitely a joy to use in manual because of its large and precise focus ring.
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II
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- Made for APS-C DSLR cameras
- 60mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2
- Long working distance (100mm)
- Internal focusing
- Full-time manual control
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 macro lens
The first medium telephoto macro lens specifically designed for APS-C DSLRs, the Tamron SP 60mm has a maximum aperture of f/2.0 that produces stunning soft, blurred background effect.
The Internal Focusing (IF) and Full Time Manual Focus Content Mechanism of the lens makes it a lightweight and compact 1:1 macro lens for Canon and Nikon cameras. It’s also easily interchangeable and durable, perfect for travel photography.
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
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- Made for full-frame Canon DSLR cameras
- 65mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- 3-group floating optical system
- Super Spectra coatings
- Manual focus
- Built-in tripod collar
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 macro lens
The Canon MP-E 65mm is a unique manual focus lens that’s exclusive for macro shooting between 1x and 5x magnification. It’s also compatible with Macro Ring Lite and Macro Twin Lite, so you won’t have any problems with accessories.
It has a floating optical system that preserves the optical quality even with various focusing distances and Super Spectra coating for accurate color balance.
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG AF Macro
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- Made for APS-C and full-frame DSLR cameras
- 70mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Floating focus system
- Focus Limiter Switch
- Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens
- Two high refractive index SLD lenses
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 macro lens
This medium telephoto macro lens is perfect for both digital and film SLR cameras. A low-cost alternative fast macro lens, it has a 70mm focal length that’s equivalent to 105mm macro lens when used on a SLR camera with an APS-C image sensor.
The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 macro lens can be used in various kinds of photography from infinity to 1:1 macro. It also has a Special Low dispersion (SLD) glass and two highly refractive SLD index glasses that provide great correction for different types of aberration.
Its super multi-layered lens helps create natural color balance and reduces ghosting and flaring. This lens also features a Focus Limiter Switch that improves the accuracy of autofocus by limiting the focus range.
Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED (VR-II)
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- Made for Nikon DX cameras
- 85mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/3.5
- 10 Groups and 14 Elements
- VR II Image Stabilization
Nikon 85mm f/3.5G micro macro lens
If you want a lens that’s perfect for both close-ups and general photography, the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 is the best option. It has an image stabilization that gives 3.0 stops of handheld and blur-free shooting. It has Silent Wave Motor that provides ultra-fast and quiet internal autofocusing from infinity to life-size.
This lens also features an extra-low dispersion (ED) glass that gives impeccable sharpness and color reproduction and a Super Integrated coating that practically eliminates ghosting and lens flares.
Sony Planar 85mm f/1.4a
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- Made for full-frame DSLR cameras
- 85mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/1.4
- Circular aperture blades
- Focus hold button
Sony Planar 85mm f/1.4a macro lens
An excellent feature of the Sony Planar macro lens is its circular aperture that produces soft background bokeh. Its lens has a Carl Zeiss T-Star coating that eliminates internal reflection and flares. It also gives high contrast and excellent resolution.
This macro lens is equipped with a focus hold button that locks your desired focusing distance. It also has a distance encoder that sends signals to the CPU to measure the distance to the subject. This can be useful in flash photography.
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di
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- Made for full-frame cameras
- 90mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) Motor
- Vibration Compensation
- Internal Focusing
- Moisture Resistance
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro lens
The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di improves image resolution, minimizes light fall-off, and reduces ghosting, flares, and chromatic aberrations. It also has an accurate autofocus that produces an attractive bokeh.
Its consistency in its outputs and durability are the reasons this lens is considered one of the best macro lenses.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro (AF)
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- Made for Canon EOS DSLRs
- 100mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Focus distance limiter
- Ring type USM AF motor
- Circular aperture blades
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
This updated version of the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens has an ultrasonic motor for silent and more precise autofocus. It allows full-time manual focusing for overriding the AF when necessary, making it ideal for macro and close-up photographers.
With its eight aperture rings, you can definitely achieve that dreamy creative background blur. The lens is also equipped with focus lens limiter to improve autofocus speed and is Super Spectra coated to eliminate flares and ghosting.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM (AF)
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- Made for full-frame cameras
- 100mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Circular aperture blades
- Dust and moisture resistance
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
This weatherproof macro lens’s biggest selling point is its Hybrid image stabilization system that helps produce blur-free images with accurate details when shooting in macro and telephoto in low light.
Sony 100mm f/2.8
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- Made for Sony Alpha mounts
- 1:1 magnification
- 100mm focal length
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Focus Range Limiter
- Focus Hold Button
- Circular aperture blades
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
Excellent for regular and close-up photography, this lens has a bright f/2.8 aperture that gives amazing results especially in low light. It has high contrast and can produce high-resolution images.
Also equipped with Focus Range Limiter, this lens features a faster and accurate autofocus and a Focus Hold button for creative control.
Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8
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- Made for full-frame cameras
- 100mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
- Focus Limiter Switch
Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
This lens is equipped with a Tokina One-Touch Focus clutch mechanism for fast and easy switching between manual and autofocus. It also has a useful and convenient focus limiter switch that locks the focus, making it focus faster when being used as a telephoto or portrait lens.
The Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 has a 55mm non-rotating filter thread that can be used for macro ring flashes and filters with special effects. It’s easily interchangeable, durable, and rugged.
Pentax D-FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR
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- Made for full-frame cameras
- 100mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Quick-Shift focus system
- PENTAX SP coating on lens elements
- Weather resistant
Pentax D-FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
Like the weather-resistant Pentax DSLR bodies, this lens is resistant to weather and other elements as well as well. Its SP coating protects lens elements and has durable aluminum housing that protects the optics. Its Quick-Shift Focus System can instantly change from manual use to autofocus.
Zeiss 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar ZE
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- Made for full-frame cameras (Canon and Nikon)
- 100mm focal length
- 1:2 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2
- Floating element design
- Manual focus
- Weather sealed
Zeiss 100mm f/2 macro lens
With this lens, Canon camera users can create detailed and sharp images even in low light. The Zeiss 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar ZE features Carl Zeiss’ acclaimed “floating elements” design, and its special lens alignment gives high performance from .44mm to infinity, crossing the entire focusing range.
Zeiss also makes an equivalent Nikon macro lens.
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor
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- Made for Nikon DX / FX cameras
- 105mm focal length
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- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- VR Image Stabilization
- Silent Wave Motor AF System
- 12 groups and 14 elements
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G macro lens
This macro lens is equipped with a Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization that is optimized for close-up shots, macro, and other photography situations. It can produce impeccably sharp images with true-to-life details.
Tele-Macro Lenses (150-200mm)
Telephoto Macro Lens
With a working distance of a foot and a half to two feet for 1:1 magnification, tele-macro lenses let you get up close to hard-to-reach subjects (that perfect mushroom that’s visible behind an impenetrable shrub) and skittish creatures who don’t want you to invade their space. They are generally pricier, require larger filters, and are somewhat bulkier than standard macros, but they let you get closer.
Bonus: Use a tele extender and you can double your working distance when you need to.
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO AF
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- Made for full-frame and APS-C cameras
- 150mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Hyper-Sonic Motor (HSM) for autofocus
- Optical Stabilization (OS) System
- Splash-proof
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 macro lens
This Sigma macro lens has an Optical Stabilization (OS) that allows handheld shooting even in low light. What makes this lens special is that it’s splash proof. You can use this lens in harsh weather without damaging it. Its Hyper-Sonic Motor ensures fast and quiet focusing.
Sigma also makes an equivalent Nikon macro lens.
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
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- Made for Canon EOS mounts
- 180mm focal length
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- Maximum aperture of f/3.5
- Advanced USM autofocus motor
- Floating element design
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 macro lens
Another great telephoto macro lens, the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L allows shooting closer without disturbing the subject. It’s equipped with internal floating system that minimizes fluctuations that’s caused by constant changing of focusing distance.
Tamron SP 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro LD-IF
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- Made for full-frame cameras
- 180mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/3.5
- Internal focusing
- LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements
- Filter Effect Control
Tamron SP 180mm f/3.5 macro lens
Featuring a Digitally Integrated (Di) design, the Tamron SP 180mm f/3.5 lens gives high-contrast, excellent image quality, and soft bokeh effect on the background. It also features a new Filter Effect Control (FEC) that puts an ease to the use of polarizing filters. It is designed to rotate the filter to the desired position even if the hood is attached.
Nikon 200mm f/4 ED-IF AF Micro Telephoto Nikkor
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- Made for Nikon FX cameras
- 200mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/4
- Internal focusing
- Close-Range Correction (CRC) System
- Extra-low dispersion glass elements
Nikon 200mm f/4 macro lens
This long-barreled Nikon macro lens can give you the sharpest photos regardless of the distance from the subject. The half of the barrel is a manual focus ring that’s perfect for reaching subjects from different distances. It’s definitely worth the price, especially if you’re serious about photography.
Mirrorless Macro Lenses
Mirrorless Macro Lens
As the MILC (mirrorless interchangeable lens compact) camera category continues to be refined and improved, a new generation of macro specialty lenses has cropped up. Keep in mind that micro four thirds lenses cover a 2x equivalent field of view, so double the focal length to get the actual coverage.
Macro Lenses for Micro Four Thirds Cameras:
Olympus M-Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8
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- Made for Micro Four Thirds MILCs
- 60mm focal length
- 1:1 magnification
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element
Olympus M-Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 macro lens
Designed for extreme and sharp close-ups, the Olympus M-Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 60mm. Its wide and fast f/2.8 aperture creates a shallow depth of field that improves the image quality even in low light. It also has an LED glass that reduces chromatic aberration for excellent images.
Yasuhara Nanoha Macro 5:1
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- 5:1 magnification
- Removable 3-LED lighting
Yasuhara Nanoha Macro Lens
This Yasuhara Nanoha Macro lens offers 4x to 5x magnification and has three removable LED lighting, perfect for small subjects that need to be illuminated when shooting them. It also comes with four plastic holders that can be mounted on your lens to hold your subject and maintain a certain distance.
Macro Lenses for Fujifilm, Sony APS Cameras:
Yasuhara Nanoha Macro 5:1 for Sony E-Mount
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- Made for Sony E (APS-C) Mounts
- 5:1 magnification
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Yasuhara Nanoha Macro
This lens specifically made for Sony E (ASP-C) mounts. It has 4x to 5x magnification, three removable LED lighting, and four plastic holders for the subject.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X-Series
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- 50mm focal length
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- Maximum aperture of f/2.8
- Floating element design
Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8
This moderate telephoto lens is designed specifically for APS-C- sensors. With its 1:1 magnification ratio, it can give close-up photos with a minimum focus distance of 6”. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture makes it perfect for low light photography and achieving a shallow depth of field. This lens is built for Fujifilm X-series APS camera bodies.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 for Sony E-Mount
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Zeiss Touit Macro Lens Sony E-mount
Like the Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 lens for Fujifilm X-Series, this lens can also give stunning close-ups with its minimum distance of 6” between the subject and the camera. It has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for superior-quality images even when shooting in low light. This lens is manufactured for Sony E-Mount camera bodies.
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posted Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM EDT
When considering many different types of photography, there are pros and cons to every available sensor size. Full-frame cameras typically deliver the best image quality but they are often more expensive and the cameras and lenses are larger and heavier. APS-C cameras sort of hit a happy medium in many respects. Micro Four Thirds cameras, on the other hand, are smaller and lighter when considering the overall system. Micro Four Thirds cameras have a two times crop factor, which can be advantageous for sports, wildlife and perhaps macro as well. This latter genre is the topic at hand in the video below from Micael Widell wherein he compares Micro Four Thirds to full-frame cameras for macro photography.
As spring hits full swing, there are many great macro opportunities, including insects and flowers. Widell usually uses a full-frame camera for his macro photography, but wants to try out his new Micro Four Thirds camera, a Panasonic G85. For his lens, he has chosen an Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro.
Watch Widell's video below to learn what he likes about the G85 and Olympus macro lens compared to his typical macro camera, a full-frame Sony A7.
(Via Micael Widell)
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