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Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 OSD M 1:2 35mm

80.7 Professional Score
35mmf/2.8Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the 1:2 half-life-size macro capability with a 5.9-inch minimum focus distance, combined with a weather-sealed build and an OSD stepping motor for silent autofocus. The optical design, incorporating one LD and one molded glass aspherical element with BBAR coating, delivers sharp, high-contrast images while maintaining a compact, 812g form factor. This lens is best for close-up product and detail photographers who need a versatile 35mm prime with true macro functionality on a full-frame Sony E-mount system.

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Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm

44.5 Professional Score
60mmf/22Sony A
Why we recommend this ▼

The bright f/2 maximum aperture is rare for a 1:1 macro lens, enabling strong subject isolation and low-light shooting on APS-C Sony DSLRs. Its bundled accessory kit adds value with tripods, filters, and a backpack for an all-in-one starter solution. This lens is best for macro photographers and portrait shooters who need a fast, 90mm-equivalent focal length without investing in separate, specialized optics.

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Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm lens
Price CA$474