Complete Guide To Choosing Lenses - Our Macro Picks

MFT:  Leica DG Macro Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 Aspherical

‘Let's not beat about the bush: this is an amazing lens that has every bell and whistle, not to mention the Leica seal of approval.'

Nikon: 105mm f/2.8 ED G IF VR

‘A very sharp lens even in non-macro usage, recording about 0.3 cycles-per-pixel from wide-open down to f/16.'

Tamron: 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro

‘A popular classic that is easy to use and capable of producing some fine images.'

Olympus: 35mm f/3.5

‘The world's smallest lightest true macro lens.'

Pentax: SMC D FA 50mm f/2.8

‘A small but consistently good performer.'

Tokina: 100mm f/2.8 AT-X D PRO

‘A good-value option for Canon or Nikon owners.'

Sony: 50mm f/2.8 Macro

‘Compact macro offers reasonable performance.'

Sigma: 70mm f/2.8 EX DG 

‘Sigma's optics rarely fail to impress, and if macro is your thing, then this could be just what you need.'

Canon: 60mm f/2.8 MAcro

‘A great true macro lens for use with Canon DSLRs APS-C sized sensors.'