Macro
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A macro lens is one that reaches 1:1 magnification. Plenty of zooms are labelled "macro" and don't get close to that, which is the single thing to check before buying.
Focal length decides working distance, and working distance decides whether you can light the subject. A 100mm macro lets you shoot from far enough away to get light in; a 50mm macro puts the front element close enough to shade what you're photographing.
What Camera Is Best for Taking Good Food Pictures?
The best camera for food photos is one with a flexible screen, good macro lens options and a tripod-friendly setup. Features, picks and settings explained.
Canon RF Macro Lens
Shooting close-up with the Canon RF 100mm Macro: what it does brilliantly, the patience it demands, and whether it belongs in your RF kit.
Best Sony Macro Lenses
The guide names the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS as the gold standard, the FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro as the compact achiever and the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X.
Best Nikon Macro Lenses
Best Nikon Macro Lenses — Tamron 90mm f/2.8 VC and Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO compared, with pros, cons and who should buy which.
Best bulky macro lenses
Why big macro glass earns its weight: the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L, Nikon 105mm f/2.8G, Sony FE 90mm Macro G and Sigma 105mm Art compared.
Best Macro Lenses for Canon
Best Macro Lenses for Canon: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS and Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG OS compared on features, price and who each one suits.
Best Point and Shoot Camera for Macro Photography
Best Point and Shoot Camera for Macro Photography: key features to compare, budget picks and clear advice on choosing well.
Best Cameras for Macro Photography Under $500
The guide lists budget macro lenses under $500 for photographing insects, flowers and textures.
7 Best Cameras For close Up Shots: (Guide & Reviews)
Best Cameras For close Up Shots: a side-by-side look at Sony A7 III, Olympus Tough TG-6 and Nikon D850, with strengths, trade-offs and buying advice.