Canon macro lenses

Support this site by checking prices below or shopping via our affiliate stores

Canon macro lenses

Macro lenses are designed for photographing small subjects at close range, such as flowers or insects. All lenses can take close-up photos, but Macro lenses are optimised for it, and are able to produce much better results.

Typical macro lenses have focal lengths between 50 and 100mm and can also be used for other subjects, although they are designed to perform best at close range. For extreme close-up capabilities, Canon’s MP-E65 can deliver reproductions up to five times life-size.

Note: Canon ’s EF-S lenses are not compatible with full-frame DSLRs. For a full explanation of lens specifications and examples of coverage at different focal lengths, check out our Camera Labs Lens Buyers Guide.

Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 USM Macro


Focal length: 60mm Aperture: f2.8 Lens mount: Canon EF-S Equiv on EF-S DSLR: 96mm Full-frame compatible: No Anti-shake: No AF motor: USM		Closest focus: 20cm Filter thread: 52mm Lens hood: Optional ET-67B Construction: 12 el. / 8 groups Diaphragm blades:7 Weight: 335g Size (diam x length): 73x70mm

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro


Focal length: 100mm Aperture: f2.8 Lens mount: Canon EF Equiv on EF-S DSLR: 160mm Full-frame compatible: Yes Anti-shake: No AF motor: USM		Closest focus: 31cm Filter thread: 58mm Lens hood: Optional ET-67 Construction: 12 el. / 8 groups Diaphragm blades: 8 Weight: 600g Size (diam x length): 79x119mm

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro


Focal length: 100mm Aperture: f2.8 Lens mount: Canon EF Equiv on EF-S DSLR: 160mm Full-frame compatible: Yes Anti-shake: Yes AF motor: USM		Closest focus: 30cm Filter thread: 67mm Lens hood: ET-73 included Construction: 15 el. / 12 groups Diaphragm blades: 9 Weight: 625g Size (diam x length): 78x123mm

Canon EF 180 mm f/3.5L Macro USM


Focal length: 180mm Aperture: f3.5 Lens mount: Canon EF Equiv on EF-S DSLR: 288mm Full-frame compatible: Yes Anti-shake: No AF motor: USM		Closest focus: 48cm Filter thread: 72mm Lens hood: ET-78II included Construction: 14 el. / 12 groups Diaphragm blades: 8 Weight: 1090g Size (diam x length): 83x187mm

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro


Focal length: 50mm Aperture: f2.5 Lens mount: Canon EF Equiv on EF-S DSLR: 80mm Full-frame compatible: Yes Anti-shake: No AF motor: AFD		Closest focus: 23cm Filter thread: 52mm Lens hood: Construction: 9 el. / 8 groups Diaphragm blades: 6 Weight: 280g Size (diam x length): 68x63mm

Canon MP-E65 f/2.8 1-5 x Macro


Focal length: 65mm Aperture: f2.8 Lens mount: Canon EF Equiv on EF-S DSLR: 104mm Full-frame compatible: Yes Anti-shake: No AF motor: Manual focus		Closest focus: 24cm Filter thread: 58mm Lens hood: E-58 Construction: 10 el. / 8 groups Diaphragm blades:6 Weight: 710g Size (diam x length): 81x98mm

Complete Canon lens range / Camera Labs lens buyers guide / Camera Labs lens reviews

All words, images, videos and layout, copyright 2005-2013 Gordon Laing. May not be used without permission.

About Gordon Laing / How we test / Best Cameras / Advertising / Camera reviews / Supporting Camera Labs