Best Rated Camera Macro Lenses for Close Ups Reviews 2018-2019

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At 60mm on an APS-C body, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF60mm ?/2.4 R operates as a 90mm equivalent, placing it in league with the most sought-after focal lengths in its category. The downside to this one is it doesn't do well with fast autofocusing, so you may spend some time trying to get steady enough to take perfect shots.

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The Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm ?/2.8 is a top pick among micro four-thirds shooters, thanks to its optical clarity and its size. It serves the original purpose intended by mirrorless camera manufacturers, trimming size and weight from your photographer's lens kit.

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The Tamron AF 90mm ?/2.8 Di borrows a bit of older camera tech in the sliding zoom ring, repurposing it as a switch between manual and autofocus modes, so you don't have to hunt for a small slider to jump methods, and your hands stay in place to get your shot.

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The Sigma 105mm ?/2.8 EX DG is made for full frame D-SLR cameras, and it boasts a 1:1 magnification at its nearest focusing distance, which is a mere 12.3 inches. At 105mm, that gets you extra close to the action for third-party optics.

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While its size isn't conducive to the smaller overall aesthetic of a mirrorless system, the Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm ?/2.8-22 creates some of the sharpest images in the company's small but impressive selection. Its Optical Steady Shot stabilization is very effective and highly praised among reviewers.

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The Pentax 100mm ?/2.8 WR has a weather-resistant design, making it nice for more adventurous photographers doing outdoor shots. Not only does it deliver on durability and performance, it also has a budget-friendly price that's sure to please.

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While most photographers may believe this category is mainly the domain of people shooting bugs and flowers, the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm ?/2.8G has become one of the more highly regarded portrait lenses in the company's lineup, thanks mainly to its excellent sharpness.

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The Canon EF 100mm ?/2.8L utilizes the company's sophisticated image stabilization technology, which compensates for camera movement whenever you depress the shutter release. It's also rather durable and has some level of weather resistance.

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The Sigma 17-70mm ?/2.8-4 DC features the company's hyper-sonic motor, which is super quiet and useful when you're setting focus on an insect that might jump away at the sound of a lens. Its thermally stable composite build adds incredible durability.

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With a manual focusing ring that's about the length of the average photographer's hand, the Nikon AF FX Micro-NIKKOR 200mm ?/4D makes it incredibly easy to dial in your focal plane on a given subject. It's very well built, and produces clear undistorted images.

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