Best Lenses under MX$10,000 for macro

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Sony E SEL30M35 30mm

75.5 Macro Score
30mmf/22Sony E
Why we recommend this

Achieving true 1:1 magnification with a 95mm minimum focus distance, this 138g lens uses one ED and three aspherical elements to control aberrations in a compact package. Its featherweight build and internal focusing make it a discreet, easy-to-handle option for field work on APS-C bodies. This lens is best for hobbyist macro photographers who need a lightweight, affordable prime for detailed close-ups of flowers, products, and textures.

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Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm

52 Macro Score
28-60mmf/32Sony EWeather Sealed
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Weighing just 163g with a retractable design, this is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame standard zoom, covering a 28-60mm range with dust and moisture sealing. Its internal focus maintains lens length during silent linear AF operation, making it gimbal-friendly, while a 7-blade circular aperture provides smooth defocused backgrounds. Best for travel photographers and run-and-gun video shooters who need a featherlight, weather-sealed zoom for Sony full-frame cameras.

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Sony SEL057FEC 16mm

48.6 Macro Score
16mmf/22Sony E
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Attaching to a 28mm lens, this converter delivers a full-frame 180-degree fisheye perspective while transmitting EXIF data for seamless metadata recording. Its built-in petal-type hood protects the bulbous front element and the 417g design keeps handheld rigs manageable. This is best for experimental photographers wanting an affordable entry into extreme wide-angle effects without buying a dedicated fisheye prime.

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Best Lenses under MX$20,000 for macro

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Sony FE SEL20F18G 20mm

74 Macro Score
20mmf/22Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with a 20mm ultra-wide perspective in a compact 373g body, this lens delivers sharp, aberration-free images thanks to two aspherical and three ED elements. Its dust- and moisture-sealed construction and fast, precise dual XD linear motor autofocus make it a reliable tool for run-and-gun shooting in challenging conditions. This lens is best for vloggers and landscape photographers who need a portable, high-resolution wide-angle prime with strong close-up capability.

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Price MX$16,599
Sony FE SEL20F18G 20mm lens

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Sony G SELP1020G 10-20mm

64.6 Macro Score
10-20mmf/22Sony EISWeather Sealed
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Weighing just 178g with a constant f/4 aperture, this is the world's smallest and lightest APS-C ultra-wide power zoom, delivering exceptional mobility without sacrificing image quality. Its internal zoom and focus design maintains a stable center of gravity, while the power zoom mechanism enables smooth, variable-speed zooms with minimal camera vibration for solo shooters. This lens is best for vloggers and hybrid shooters using gimbals who need reliable autofocus and suppressed focus breathing for 4K video.

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Sony G SELP1020G 10-20mm lens
Price MX$13,499

Best Lenses under MX$30,000 for macro

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Sony FE SEL2450G 24-50mm

65.6 Macro Score
24-50mmf/22Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining a constant f/2.8 aperture with a remarkably light 440g build, this lens stands out for its portable, weather-sealed design without sacrificing speed. The inclusion of aperture de-click and lock switches, alongside 0.33x maximum magnification, makes it a uniquely versatile hybrid tool for both smooth video operation and close-up detail work. It is best for travel and everyday photographers who prioritize a compact kit for walkaround shooting but still demand full-frame f/2.8 brightness.

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Price MX$20,498
Sony FE SEL2450G 24-50mm lens

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Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm

63.1 Macro Score
35mmf/16Sony EISWeather Sealed
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The f/1.4 aperture combined with XA aspherical elements and XD Linear Motors delivers exceptional sharpness and fast, silent autofocus in a compact 524g body. Its 11-blade diaphragm and Nano AR coating II produce smooth, ghost-free bokeh, making it a standout for low-light shooting despite lacking stabilization. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and documentary photographers who need a weather-sealed, wide-angle prime with cinema-quality rendering.

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Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm lens
Price MX$23,399

Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm

58.4 Macro Score
16-70mmf/22Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

A constant f/4 aperture across the 24-105mm equivalent zoom range, combined with Optical SteadyShot stabilization and a lightweight 308g build, makes this a versatile all-day lens. The Carl Zeiss T* coating and four aspherical elements deliver strong contrast and sharpness, while the weather-sealed construction adds reliability in the field. This lens is best for travel and landscape photographers using APS-C Sony bodies who need a single, high-quality zoom that won't weigh them down.

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Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm lens
Price MX$25,484

Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS

52.3 Macro Score
70-300mmf/29Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telezoom stands out with its linear motor AF, 2 ED elements, and Nano AR Coating delivering reliable sharpness, all within a dust- and moisture-resistant construction. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization enables sharp handheld shots at 300mm, while the 9-blade circular diaphragm renders smooth bokeh for portraits. Best for outdoor and wildlife photographers who need a portable 854g telephoto lens that balances reach, stabilization, and robust build quality.

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Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS lens
Price MX$22,899

Best Lenses under MX$50,000 for macro

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Sony FE SEL814G 8-14mm

63.9 Macro Score
8-14mmf/22Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 8-14mm zoom range covers both circular and diagonal fisheye perspectives on full-frame E-mount, with a constant f/3.5 aperture and 16-element optics that keep chromatic aberration low. The 499g weather-sealed body includes fast autofocus for stills and video, plus a 150mm minimum focus distance for close-up effects. Best for landscape and travel photographers who want one compact lens for creative wide-angle shots.

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Price MX$44,564
Sony FE SEL814G 8-14mm lens

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Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS

63.6 Macro Score
400-800mmf/6.3Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering an 800mm native reach that extends to 1600mm with teleconverters, its internal zoom design keeps the 2.5 kg lens balanced and sealed against the elements. Remarkable close-up capability for a super-telephoto, focusing down to 1.7 m at 0.23x magnification, allows frame-filling shots of small wildlife. This lens is ideal for birders, sports photographers, and videographers who demand 800mm reach with smooth, breathing-free video capture.

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Price MX$53,499
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS lens