This Should Be Your First Macro Lens

If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to start macro photography and video, then this lens is a great option!

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00:00 - As Good As More Expensive Lenses
00:53 - Discloser
01:01 - It Can Take Normal Photos Too!
02:01 - How to Use This Lens
03:34 - Build Quality
04:23 - For APS-C or Full Frame?
05:04 - The One Flaw
06:35 - Where to Get The Lens
06:59 - Best Lens For Astro Photography

[europlatus]

I think you nailed it about the focus throw after 1m. I was trying to work out why I was having such a difficult time doing landscape shots with this lens, missing focus so often, despite all the focusing aids on my Fuji cameras. And you're right, it's that there's such a small range to use between 1m and infinity. Obviously it's marketed as a macro lens, so that's where it really shines. I have the 7artisans lens, but it looks to be exactly the same.

[trulsdirio]

Honestly, there are so many vintage macro lenses that perform really well and can be easily adapted.

[sophiephillips]

Damn. I searched for best budget macro lens and your video is the first that came up (that wasn't sponsored). You definitely delivered, my dude

[ronyedin]

I am one of your newer subscribers from that video “Thank You and Goodbye” that the YouTube algorithm gods recommended. I just have to say you are one of my new favorite content creators. ❤

[qudjy]

This is a great video. My wife is into photography and i know almost nothing. I would like to get her a macro lens for a present - is this a good one? We have a Canon T8i camera

[MacM]

I found that the my copy of the Laowa macro lens' sharpness was significantly worse nearing infinity focus than at the maximum macro magnification. I had a first edition 7artisans Macro, and the sharpness was much better for some reason when nearing infinity focus! I also enjoyed the rendition that the lens gave to the defocused background when taking photos of birds!

[hrishchandratre]

I have a canon 80d which I was going to use for film scanning with a macro lens. Is this a good lens for film scanning?? Thank you ❤

[timothykieper]

Wondering if you have tried (or could review) the TTArtisan Macro, 40 mm f2.8 ? About $100

[weisskm]

Any thoughts about how it compares with the TTArtisan 40mm f2.8 macro ?

[drpedromauro]

I use in dental photography, how is the distortion? many diferences from 100mm?

[AvukatYolda]

I am about to buy a full frame camera for shooting jewelry photos. My budget is relatively tight at the moment, so I can only afford a macro lens. I was a little sad about it in the beginning, but your video changed it! Thank you very much!

[rosschenault]

Is it available for a Nikon DX Camera?

[FabrizioBertorino]

Thanks for your excellent review! Could the use of hyperfocal helps when focusing beyond 1 meter?

[northliftbelts]

Just bought this lens for my a6000. Thank you so much!

[Oztubee]

Is there an autofocus lens that gives magnification 2:1?

[rennacuk]

Would you grab this lens over the Canon EF-M 28mm f3.5 IS STM Macro as your first macro lens on an EF-M mount?

[jamescaldwell]

I’ve got the laowa 90mm f2.8 2x macro full frame lens. At $450 it might seem expensive, but it’s incredibly sharp and an APO lens. I was very curious about the lens you’re reviewing only to be disappointed that it’s APSC.

[mobilemacroshotbyasif]

Hi Mark, ur page is full of very useful videos.. thanks.. will this lens fit Canon EOS 250 D camera? Please advise

[GygaxxGrows]

Would this be a good pair with the zv-e10 for intro to macro?

[iaincathro]

Excellent video. I seem drawn to close focus / creamy bokeh type shots, and am considering this lens.