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Tag: macro

20/01/2026

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Lenses, Sony Lenses, Sony Prime

Sony 100mm F2.8 GM Macro OSS

The Sony 100mm F2.8 GM Macro lens is acclaimed for its outstanding sharpness and ergonomics, featuring optical stabilization and a focus clutch mechanism. Priced at 1599 euros, it excels in… READ MORE
29/01/2026

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APS-C Lenses, Brightin Star APS-C

Brightin Star 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1

The Brightin Star 60mm F2.8 Macro II offers very good macro performance with very good sharpness at various apertures, but its short focusing distance from 50cm to infinity limits versatility.… READ MORE
15/10/2025

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Laowa, Lenses

Laowa 180mm F4.5 Macro 1.5X

The Laowa 180mm F4.5 Macro 1.5X lens, priced at 579 euros, offers good sharpness and color rendition but is hindered by slow autofocus, no optical stabilization, and poor flare resistance.… READ MORE
28/07/2025

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7 Artisans, Lenses

7 Artisans 120mm T2.9 Macro 2x

The 7 Artisans 120mm T2.9 Macro 2x lens, is a heavy and long macro lens, with subpar sharpness and contrast at wider apertures. While it produces good bokeh and build… READ MORE
12/07/2025

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Laowa, Lenses

Laowa 15mm F4.5 Macro 0,5X

The Laowa 15mm F4.5 Macro 0.5X is a new version of the Laowa 15mm F4 Macro 1:1, offering lower price and weight, but sacrificing its 1:1 magnification. While it has… READ MORE
02/09/2024

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Laowa, Lenses

Laowa Aurogon 10-50X NA 0.5 Supermicro APO

The Laowa Aurogon is a super macro lens priced at $1500/€1800, allowing magnifications from 10x to 50x. It features a fixed 20mm working distance and excellent image quality when used… READ MORE
13/11/2018

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Lenses, Mitakon

Mitakon 20mm F2 4.5x Supermacro

The Mitakon 20mm F2 Supermacro X4.5 is an affordable extreme macro lens, priced at 180 euros. It’s ideal for capturing details of inanimate subjects due to its high magnification and… READ MORE
19/01/2024

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AstrHori, Lenses

AstrHori 25mm F2.8 Macro 2-5X

The AstrHori 25mm F2.8 Macro 2-5X is an affordable ultra macro lens priced at $249, designed for detailed close-up work. It offers a maximum magnification of 5X and requires specific… READ MORE
09/02/2024

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APS-C Lenses, AstrHori APS-C

AstrHori 18mm F8 PeriProbe

The AstrHori 18mm F8 PeriProbe 2:1 Macro lens (747 euros) is a versatile APSC macro lens that features a unique probe design. It includes a periscope function for creative angles,… READ MORE
14/01/2025

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Lenses, Pergear

Pergear 100mm f2.8 Macro 2:1

The Pergear 100mm F2.8 macro 2:1 lens is a heavy, average-performing macro lens priced at 261 euros. While it offers good bokeh and build quality, sharpness is only commendable at… READ MORE
29/05/2023

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APS-C Lenses, AstrHori APS-C

AstrHori 18mm F8 Macro 2:1 Probe

The AstrHori 18mm F8 Probe lens is an affordable alternative for macro photography and videography, targeting APSC users. Featuring a unique design for accessing tight spaces, it offers optimal sharpness… READ MORE
25/09/2017

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Laowa, Lenses

Laowa 15mm F4 Macro 1:1

The Laowa 15mm F4 Macro lens is a unique option for macro shooting, delivering good performance at F8 to F16. It has a solid all-metal build but lacks electrical contacts… READ MORE

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