Best Lenses under CA$700 for macro

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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM

79.2 Macro Score
28mmf/1.4Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.4 maximum aperture and an optical design with three aspherical and five SLD/FLD elements deliver exceptional sharpness and contrast control for low-light scenes. Its weather-sealed, robust build and Super Multi-Layer Coating ensure reliable, flare-resistant performance in demanding conditions. This lens is best for professional landscape and street photographers needing a fast, wide-angle prime with uncompromising optical clarity.

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Price CA$599
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm lens

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Sigma 346306 50mm

61.2 Macro Score
50mmf/32Nikon F
Why we recommend this

Its 1:1 maximum magnification and 7.4-inch working distance make it a dedicated tool for capturing life-size details of small subjects. The Super Multi Coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting on digital sensors, while the included screw-in hood simplifies filter use. This lens is best for Nikon F-mount photographers needing an affordable, lightweight macro option for documenting inanimate objects like fossils or products.

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Best Lenses under CA$1,500 for macro

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Sigma EX DC HSM 4.5mm f/2.8 5mm

63.1 Macro Score
4mmf/2.8Nikon F
Why we recommend this

The fast f/2.8 aperture and 180-degree circular projection on APS-C sensors make this a specialized tool for low-light scenarios like astrophotography. Its equisolid angle projection method provides quantifiable data for scientific use, while the HSM motor enables quiet autofocus with full-time manual override. This lens is best for aurora photographers and researchers needing precise solid angle measurements of sky or vegetation distribution.

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Sigma Art 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM 100mm

55.8 Macro Score
50-100mmf/16Nikon F
Why we recommend this

A constant f/1.8 aperture across the 50-100mm zoom range delivers full-frame equivalent depth of field control on APS-C sensors, paired with 7 ED elements for high clarity. The internal zoom and Hyper Sonic Motor provide fast, quiet autofocus without extending the barrel, maintaining balance on a gimbal. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers who need a fast telephoto zoom but don't require stabilization.

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Sigma Art 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM 100mm lens
Price CA$1,049

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Premium Lenses for macro

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Sigma Sports 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM 500mm

39.1 Macro Score
500mmf/32Nikon FISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture combined with two FLD and one SLD element delivers exceptional clarity and chromatic aberration correction, while the magnesium alloy body provides a dust- and splash-proof build at 3310g. Its optical stabilization offers a 4-stop advantage, and the Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, accurate autofocus that excels in challenging low-light conditions. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a durable, hand-holdable 500mm prime with full-frame coverage and reliable weather sealing for extended outdoor shoots.

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