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Best Macro Lenses for Sony A

Macro lenses for Sony A covers 17 lenses in the Lens Arena database, spanning 15–150 mm. Launch prices start around $199. Releases span 1997 to 2019.

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Our picks

From manufacturer specs
PickLensKey figureWhy
BrightestMitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macrof/2Brightest maximum aperture here at f/2, and the lightest of the f/2 lenses at 230 g.
LightestSony DT 30 mm f/2.8 Macro SAM150 gLightest here at 150 g, 80 g less than the next lightest (Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro).
Best for APS-C bodiesTamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1f/2Brightest lens here designed for APS-C, at f/2, about 90 mm full-frame equivalent.
Best third-partyTamron SP AF 90 mm f/2.8 Macrof/2.8Next brightest third-party lens (Tamron) at f/2.8, after Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro (picked above).
NewestMitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro LensNov 2019The most recent release here, from Nov 2019.
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Sample frames from the top lenses

One frame per lens
Photo taken with the Sony DT 30 mm f/2.8 Macro SAM by b.kvmoorthy – KVM00344
Sony DT 30 mm f/2.8 Macro SAM by b.kvmoorthy
Photo taken with the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 by Nick Biswell – Spiky Parlour
Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 by Nick Biswell
Photo taken with the Tamron SP AF 90 mm f/2.8 Macro by fjmn36 – Pine Toad
Tamron SP AF 90 mm f/2.8 Macro by fjmn36
Photo taken with the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens by hlaville – 1x @F/2.8 handheld
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens by hlaville
Photo taken with the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro by Alex Roukis – Giant Orchid (Orthochilus ecristata)
Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro by Alex Roukis
Photo taken with the Sigma C 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.0 DC Macro OS HSM by redskin83 – 500_5784
Sigma C 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.0 DC Macro OS HSM by redskin83
Photo taken with the Sigma 18 300 F3.5 6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C by Zygonyx – Aggressive cooting
Sigma 18 300 F3.5 6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C by Zygonyx
Photo taken with the Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM by ritomo – IMGP0012
Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM by ritomo
Photo taken with the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM by $eb28 – coquelicots
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM by $eb28
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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 17 macro lenses for Sony A

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