Macro Lenses
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Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 CF Macro BBAR MC -
Kiron 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 MC -
Sigma Zoom-K II 70-210mm f/4.5 -
Cosina 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 -
Panagor-E Auto Zoom 80-200mm f/5.5 -
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 -
Osawa MC 1:4.5 80-200mm -
Vivitar 75-205mm 1:3.8 MC -
Kiron 80-200mm f/4.5 Macro MC -
Soligor S/M Zoom+Macro 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 -
Cosina 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro + Matched Macro Adapter -
Hanimex Hi-Tec Lens Auto Zoom 35-200mm f/3.8-5.3 Macro -
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro -
Tokina AT-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 -
Panagor-E PMC 1:2.8 F=28mm -
Cosina 24mm f/2.8 -
Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Macro + Kenko Digital Filter MC UV 62mm -
Sigma Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Macro -
Sony DT 3.5-5.6 18-70mm Macro Lens -
Yashica ML Zoom 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 -
Sigma Zoom 1:4-5.6 F=35-200mm -
Sigma 1:3.5-4.5 F=28-70mm -
Panagor Auto Macro 55mm f/3 -
Panagor Auto Macro 55mm f/3
Used macro lenses, vintage and digital
A macro lens can focus very close, so small subjects such as flowers, insects, jewellery and textures fill the frame in sharp detail. This collection combines dedicated macro primes with zoom lenses that offer a macro setting, for analog SLRs and digital cameras.
- Dedicated macro primes such as the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm and AF Micro Nikkor 60mm, Canon FD 100mm Macro, Macro Takumar 50mm and Yashica ML Macro 100mm
- Autofocus macro lenses such as the Minolta AF Macro 50mm and Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro
- Popular third-party macros such as the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 and Soligor 90mm f/2.5, plus Vivitar and Cosina macro lenses
- Macro focusing zooms from Vivitar Series 1, Sigma, Tamron, Pentax and Kiron
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a macro prime and a macro zoom?
A dedicated macro prime usually reaches 1:2 or 1:1, which means the subject appears at half or full life size on the film or sensor. Zooms with a macro setting typically reach around 1:4, which is fine for flowers and details but less suited to very small subjects.
Should I choose a 50mm or a 100mm macro lens?
A 50mm to 60mm macro is compact and great for products, documents and film scanning. A 90mm to 100mm macro gives you more working distance, which helps with insects and avoids casting a shadow on your subject.
Can I use a macro lens to digitise my negatives?
Yes. A macro lens on a digital camera, with a light source and a film holder, is a fast and sharp way to scan negatives and slides. For 35mm film on a full-frame camera, a lens that reaches 1:1 is the easiest choice.