Best Canon EF-S Lenses for Macro Photography

Leading our selection with very good specifications and exceptional user ratings, this compact 35mm prime with f/2.8 aperture and just 190 g excels at all-day versatility and portability. The 35mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion. With just 13 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.

At balanced 585 g, this lens at position 2 with excellent user ratings delivers solid f/3.5 aperture, paired with fast autofocus and effective stabilization.

At position 3 in our selection with excellent user ratings: The autofocus and image stabilization enables sharp handheld shooting across the entire 17-70mm range, while the 22 cm minimum focus distance allows creative close-ups.

At position 4 with excellent user ratings, this compact 60mm prime with f/2.8 aperture and just 335 g excels at all-day versatility and portability. With just 20 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.

At balanced 450 g, this lens at position 5 with exceptional user ratings delivers solid f/2.8 aperture with precise autofocus. With just 20 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.