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Best Macro Lenses for Nikon Z

Macro lenses for Nikon Z covers 27 lenses in the Lens Arena database, spanning 15–200 mm. List and launch prices run from about $179 to $1,249. Releases span 2017 to 2026.

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Our picks

From manufacturer specs
PickLensKey figureWhy
BrightestVenus Optics LAOWA Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APOf/1.7Brightest maximum aperture here at f/1.7, 0.5 stops brighter than the next (Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 at f/2).
LightestVenus Optics LAOWA 85 mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO252 gLightest here at 252 g, 13 g less than the next lightest (Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2).
NewestVenus Optics LAOWA Aksen 45 mm f/2.8 1-5x Ultra Macro APOJul 2026Released Jul 2026, the most recent after Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO (picked above).
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Sample frames from the top lenses

One frame per lens
Photo taken with the Venus Optics LAOWA 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro by Klaus Ficker --Landscape and Nature Photographer-- – Closeup Beetle shot
Venus Optics LAOWA 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro by Klaus Ficker --Landscape and Nature Photographer--
Photo taken with the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 by Soul Labyrinth (Chipvn) – S!Gon (Saigon) Café June 2026
Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 by Soul Labyrinth (Chipvn)
Photo taken with the TTartisan 40 mm f/2.8 Macro by JSB PHOTOGRAPHS – Bee and Sea Holly
TTartisan 40 mm f/2.8 Macro by JSB PHOTOGRAPHS
Photo taken with the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro by kensparksphoto – Wild Rose Macro
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro by kensparksphoto
Photo taken with the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 Macro II by kensparksphoto – Wild Rose Macro
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 Macro II by kensparksphoto
Photo taken with the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro by roy.port – Oleander-Leaf Protea
Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro by roy.port
Photo taken with the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO by capelleaandenijssel – Common Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax) resting on a leaf
Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO by capelleaandenijssel
Photo taken with the Tamron 90 mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD by Renn's pics – Just "52" Week 27 Strawflower
Tamron 90 mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD by Renn's pics
Photo taken with the Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 90 mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X by u_beeh – Nigella
Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 90 mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X by u_beeh
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How we chose

Lenses the manufacturer designates as macro. Picks come from manufacturer specifications: the brightest maximum aperture, the lowest weight, APS-C and third-party options, and the most recent release. We do not rank on sharpness, bokeh or autofocus, because we have no test data for them. Use the sample frames and video reviews on each lens page to judge those.

All 27 macro lenses for Nikon Z

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