Macro lenses are very popular lenses. Here are lists of best rated Macro lenses according to DxOMark. See below:
Macro Lenses for Canon | Macro Lenses for Nikon | Macro Lenses for Sony
Best Macro Lenses for Canon (1D X, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 6D, 7D, 70D, 60D, T5i, T4i, T3i, SL1)
According to DxOMark, the best macro lens tested on Canon 5D Mark III is Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2, this is the best macro lens for Canon DSLRs but very expensive. So one of the best choice is EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens at the price for $1,049. If you need cheap one, the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 and Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 are both good macro lenses.
For Canon APS-C DSLRs, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens is the best choice.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZE | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
APS-C Only | ||
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | 18 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX Macro | 17 | Amazon/ebay |
Best Macro Lenses for Nikon (D4, D800, D700, D600, D300S, D300, D7100, D7000, D5200, D5100, D3200)
Same as Canon, the best macro lens tested on Nikon D800 is Zeiss Makro Planar T 100mm f/2 lens. But consider on price, the best choice for Nikon DSLRs is well known AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G.
For Nikon DX DSLRs, the best choice is AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G, only $277.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 36 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
AF Micro Nikkor 200mm f/4.0D ED-IF | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
DX Only | ||
AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G | 18 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II 1:1 AF Macro | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX Macro | 17 | Amazon/ebay |
AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR | 15 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Macro Lenses for Sony A-mount DSLRs (A99, A850, A77, A65, A37) and NEX Mirrorless Cameras (NEX-7, NEX-6, NEX-5R, NEX-3N)
Best Macro lenses for Sony DSLRs are listed below, tested on Sony A99, the Sony 100mm f/2.8 A-mount macro lens is the best choice.
For Sony NEX mirrorless cameras, the best choice is Sony 30mm f/3.5 lens.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Alpha A-Mount Macro | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 USD | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma Normal 50mm f/2.8 (D) EX DG Macro | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro | – | B&H/Adorama/ebay |
APS-C A-mount Only | ||
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II 1:1 AF Macro | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
NEX Mirrorless Only | ||
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro | 15 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |