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Best Canon Macro Lenses 2022

by Nick Voorhees on January 29, 2018

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Best Canon Macro Lenses in 2022

The 6 macro lenses below are our top picks in terms of image quality, price and performance.

1. Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM

  • Designed for EF-S Mount only
  • Affordable & Lightweight
  • Great for everyday photography
  • Fast auto focus thanks to USM
  • Too short for extremely small insects

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2. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM

  • Great length for bugs, flowers and details
  • Relatively light and affordable
  • Great for everyday photography
  • No Image Stabilization

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3. Canon MP-E 60mm f/2.8 1-5X 

  • Extreme macro (5x closer than normal)
  • Perfect for super small details
  • Compatible with EF and EF-S cameras
  • No auto focus available

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4. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM

  • Great length for bugs, flowers and details
  • Very fast and accurate auto focus
  • Hybrid Image Stabilization works really good
  • No Image Stabilization

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5. Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM

  • Longest macro focal length available
  • Allows you to shoot from far away
  • Beautiful colors and sharpness
  • Older and heavier than all other lenses

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6. Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

  • Excellent optical quality
  • Affordable price + 5 Year Warranty
  • Vibration Compensation for shooting in low light
  • Nothing we could find

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Still have Questions about the Best Lens to Buy?

If you’re a beginner photographer our sister site, Smashing Camera, also has a great guide on understanding What the Numbers on Lenses Mean. It breaks down the most important lens features and some of the terms or features you’ll come across. Moreover, it will help you decipher the ‘alphabet soup’ of terms you’ll run across.

However, if you’re still unsure of what to buy feel free to reach out to us for our specific recommendations. Just click through to our Buying Advice contact form.

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If you’re looking to narrow down the options based on a specific type of photography or if you’re trying to figure out what the best lenses are for a particular Canon camera then check out our simplified guide to finding the best Canon lenses by using our “5 star” selection system. 

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Last Updated on January 19, 2022 by Nick Voorhees

Nick Voorhees
Nick Voorhees

First and foremost, I’m a husband and father. Then professionally I’m photographer, designer, blogger, and Esty store owner. My homebase is near the stunning Wasatch mountains in Utah but I love traveling with my family as part of our homeschooling journey. I also love teaching and helping out others. My faith is one of the biggest aspects of my life and brings be a consistent joy that I haven’t found in anything else. My main blog is BestPhotographyGear.com and I strive to make photography simple for anyone looking to learn or find gear for their individual needs. By nature, I like to study, research, and analyze things and I use that help provide the best advice and reviews I can.

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