Best macro lenses for Nikon F: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 86 macro lenses for Nikon F. Lenses whose type or name marks them as macro lenses for close-up work.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G
40mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F
A DX macro lens from 2011 that reaches 1:1 and focuses as close as 0.163m. It is light, at 235g.
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2.Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
85mm · f/3.5 · Nikon F
A 2009 DX macro with VR and a 52mm filter thread. It frames like a 127mm lens on DX and gives a comfortable working distance.
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3.Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED
200mm · f/4.0 · Nikon F
Macro telephoto that reaches 1:1 from a comfortable working distance, introduced in 1993. It has internal focusing and a tripod collar.
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4.Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
105mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F
Nikon's macro prime that reaches 1:1 and doubles as a short telephoto, introduced in 1990. It uses screw-drive autofocus and a 52mm filter thread.
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5.Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
60mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F
A 1989 macro prime that gives 1:1 magnification with a 62mm filter thread. The AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED replaced it in 2008.
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6.Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
105mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F
A stabilized 1:1 macro for full-frame DSLRs that works equally well as a portrait lens. It weighs about 725 g and has a 62mm filter size.
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7.Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
100mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F
A 100mm macro lens that reaches 1:1 at 0.3 m. It weighs about 490 g, takes 55mm filters and has a 9-bladed aperture.
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8.Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro
180mm · f/3.5 · Nikon F
A long 180mm macro lens that offers 1:1 reproduction with a comfortable working distance. It has a 72mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 0.47 m.
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9.Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
70-300mm · f/4.0 · Nikon F
A popular telephoto zoom for Nikon DSLRs with a 62mm filter thread and a macro mode. It has no stabilization.
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10.Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED
45mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F
This 45mm f/2.8 macro lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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11.Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro
60mm · f/2.0 · Nikon F
An APS-C macro lens with a fast f/2 aperture that also works as a portrait lens. It reaches 1:1 and has a 55mm filter thread.
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12.Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B
90mm · f/2.5 · Nikon F
A manual 90mm f/2.5 macro from Tamron's Adaptall-2 system. It reaches 1:2 on its own and 1:1 with a matching extension.