True 1:1 Macro Lenses

True macro means 1:1 magnification — the subject is reproduced life-size on the sensor. 37 mirrorless lenses that hit this benchmark, suitable for serious close-up work.

Lenses
37
Price range
$299 – $1,500
Avg price
$765
Weight range
128–750g (0.28–1.65 lb)

Most Popular: Top 3

#1 · Laowa
180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF)
$499
#2 · Nikon
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
$699
#3 · Laowa
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)
$749

All 37 Lenses

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1:1 magnification?

1:1 (also written 1.0x) means a subject 24mm wide fills the entire width of a full-frame sensor at minimum focus distance. Many 'macro' lenses are actually 0.5x or 0.25x; true macro is 1:1 or higher.

How many true 1:1 macro lenses are there?

Gearbase tracks 37 lenses with 1:1 (or higher) maximum magnification.

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