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Available specs for currently made macro lenses.

Note: Most makers give minimum focus distance from film/sensor instead of lens front. I've tried to include notes as to how various lenses are rated when possible, and will update as information becomes abvailable. Thanks!

 

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size   55mm
f/Stop Range   2.8-45
Minimum Focus Distance   7.4" (18.9 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View    46.8° 
Groups/Elements  9/10
Length    2.5" (64mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.8" (71mm)
Weight    11.5 oz (315 g)

Sigma  70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size    62mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-22
Minimum Focus Distance    10.1" (28 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View  34°
Groups/Elements    9/10
Length    3.7" (95mm)
Maximum Diameter    3" (76mm)
Weight   1.1 lb (525 g)

Sigma  105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size    58mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-45
Minimum Focus Distance    12.2" (31 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View    23.3 °
Groups/Elements    10/11
Length    3.7" (95mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.9" (74mm)
Weight    15.8 oz (450 g)

Sigma  150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size    72mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-22
Minimum Focus Distance    15" (38 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View    16.4°
Groups/Elements    12/16
Tripod Collar    Yes (detachable)
Length    5.4" (137mm)
Maximum Diameter    3.1" (80mm)
Weight    2 lb (895 g)

Sigma  180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM  -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size    72mm
f/Stop Range    3.5-32
Minimum Focus Distance    1.5' (46 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View    13.7 °
Groups/Elements    10/13
Tripod Collar    Yes
Length    7.1" (182mm)
Maximum Diameter    3.2" (80mm)
Weight    2.1 lb (965 g)

Tamron  SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size    72mm
f/Stop Range    3.5-32
Minimum Focus Distance    18.5" (47 cm) from sensor
Magnification   1:1
Angle of View   14°
Groups/Elements    11/14
Tripod Collar    Yes
Length    6.5" (16.5 cm)
Maximum Diameter    3.3" (8.4 cm)
Weight    2 lb (921 g)

Tamron  SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size    55mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    11.4" (29 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View  27° 
Groups/Elements    9/10
Length    3.8" (97mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.8" (71mm)
Weight    14.3 oz (405 g)


Tokina  100mm f/2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D Macro -Available to fit various bodies
Filter Size    55mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8" (30 cm) from sensor
Magnification: 1:1
Angle of View: 24°
Groups/Elements    8/9
Length    3.7" (95m)
Maximum Diameter    2.9" (73mm)
Weight    1.2 lb (540 g)

Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX

Mounts: Canon and Nikon APS-C
Focal size: 35mm


Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Minimum aperture: f/22
Construction: 9 element in 8 groups.
Angle of view: 43°
Minimum focus distance: 5.5 in. (14cm)
Macro Ratio: 1:1 
No. Aperture blades: 9 
Filter Size: 52mm 
width: 73.2mm
length: 60.4mm  Weight: 340g
Accessories: Metal Hood (MH522)

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
Filter Size    52mm
f/Stop Range    2.5-32
Minimum Focus Distance    0.8' from sensor
Magnification    1:2 (*1:1 with life size converter EF *No infinity focus)
Angle of View 46°
Groups/Elements    8/9
Length    2.5"
Maximum Diameter    2.7"
Weight    0.61 lb

Canon  EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Filter Size    58mm
f/Stop Range    f/2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    5.9" from lens front.
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View   24°
 
Groups/Elements    8/12
Tripod Collar    Optional [Tripod Mount Ring B(B)]
Length    4.7"
Maximum Diameter    3.1"
Weight    1.32 lb

Canon  EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Small Sensor Bodies Only
Filter Size    52mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    7.9" (20 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1 (life size)
Angle of View  24°
Groups/Elements    8/12
Length    2.7" (70mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.9" (73mm)
Weight    11.8" (335 g)

Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Manual Focus
Doesn't focus to infinity. EF mount
Filter Size    58mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-16
Minimum Focus Distance From lens front    0.78"(5x) to 1.02"(1x)
Magnification    1X to 5X
Angle of View  15° 
Groups/Elements    8/10
Tripod Collar    Yes (supplied)
Length   3.9"@1X     8"@ 5X
Maximum Diameter    3.2"
Weight    1.94 lb

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
Filter Size    72mm
f/Stop Range    3.5-32
Minimum Focus Distance    1.57' from sensor
Magnification    1:1
 Angle of View   11°
Groups/Elements    12/14
Tripod Collar    Yes (supplied)
Length    7.4"
Maximum Diameter    3.3"
Weight    2.39 lb


Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Filter Size    62mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    1' (0.31 m) from sensor
Maximum Magnification    1:1
Angle of View  23°
Groups/Elements    14/12
Tripod Collar    No
Length    4.6" (116mm)
Maximum Diameter    3.3" (83mm)
Weight    1.6 lb (720 g)
Usable Nikon Teleconverter    TC-14E II, TC-20E II, TC-17E II

Nikon Macro 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Nikkor
Filter Size    62mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    8.8" from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View 39°
Groups/Elements    7/8
Length    2.9"
Maximum Diameter    2.8"
Weight    1.00 lb
Usable Nikon Teleconverter   TC-201 or TC-14a (manual focus only)

Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED Manual Focus
Filter Size    77mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    10" (0.25 m)from sensor
Magnification    1:2
Angle of View  51°
Groups/Elements    8/9
Length    4.4" (112mm)
Maximum Diameter    3.2" (83mm)
Weight    1.6 lbs (740g)

Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 200mm f/4.0D ED-IF
Filter Size    62mm
f/Stop Range    4-32
Minimum Focus Distance    1.6' from sensor
Magnification   1:1
Angle of View   12° 
Groups/Elements    8/13
Tripod Collar    Yes
Length    7.6"
Maximum Diameter    3"
Weight    2.6 lb
Usable Nikon Teleconverter    None

Nikon PC Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Manual Focus
Filter Size    77mm
f/Stop Range    f/2.8-45
Minimum Focus Distance    1.3' (39cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:2
Angle of View  28 °
Groups/Elements    5/6
Length    4.3"
Maximum Diameter    3.3"
Weight    27.3 oz (775g)
Tilts    Tilt= +/- 8 Degrees, Shift= +/- 12.4mm


Pentax  smc P-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro Autofocus
Filter Size    49mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    7.7" (19.5 cm) [1.9"/47mm working distance]
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View 47° 
Groups/Elements    7/8
Length    2.4" (60mm)
Maximum Diameter   2.7" (67mm)
Weight   9.3 oz (265 g)

Pentax smc P-D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Filter Size    49mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance    12" (30 cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View    24.5° 
Groups/Elements    8/9
Length    3.2" (80mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.7" (67mm)
Weight    12.2 oz (345 g)

Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Autofocus

Filter Size    49mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-22
Minimum Focus Distance    5.5" (13.9cm) from sensor
Magnification    1:1
Angle of View    44° (w/digital camera)
Groups/Elements    8/9
Length    1.8" (47mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.5" (63mm)
Weight    7.6 oz (215g)

Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus  for Alpha & Minolta Maxxum Series


Filter Size    55mm
f/Stop Range    2.8-32


Minimum Focus Distance    1.2' (35 cm) from sensor


Magnification    1:1
Angle of View 24° 


Groups/Elements    8/8
Length    3.9" (9.8 cm)


Maximum Diameter    2.8" (75 cm)


Weight    1.12 lb (505 g)

Sony SAL- 50mm f/2.8 Macro 
Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 13/16 x 2 3/8” (71 x 60mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 10oz (295g)
Max. Aperture: f/2.8
  Min. Aperture: f/32
 Aspheric Elements : no
 Aperture blades: 7
Depth-of-Field Preview : Yes
 Distance Encoder : Yes
 Distance Scale : Yes
Filter Diameter : 55 mm
Focal Length : APS: 75 mm (35mm Equivalent: 50mm)
  Focus-hold Button : Yes
Focus-range Limiter : Yes
Groups/Elements : 6 / 7
  Magnification: 1.0 X (Life Size)
Minimum Focus Distance : 7.8” (20cm)
 Non-rotating Focusing Ring : Yes
Supplied Accesories: Front and rear lens cap

 

Other lenses manufactured under Minolta or Konica Minolta branding may, or may not work with digitals.  With the high variety manufactured over the years, it's difficult to sort. I suggest searching further for precise information for each lens & body combination you intend to use. Body, and/or lens may be damaged when mounting different combinations.


Olympus 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED Zuiko
Digital Lens
 for Olympus Digital Cameras (Four Thirds System)
Filter Size    52mm
f/Stop Range    f/3.5-f/22.0
Minimum Focus Distance    5.8" (146mm) from sensor
Magnification    1.0x (2.0x equivalent in 35mm)
Angle of View  34° 
Groups/Elements    6 Elements in 6 Groups
Length    2.1" (53mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.8" (71mm)
Weight    5.8 oz. (165g)

Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro ED Zuiko
Digital Lens
 for Olympus Digital Cameras (Four Thirds System)
Filter Size    52mm
f/Stop Range    f/2.0-f/22
Minimum Focus Distance    9.45" (0.24m) from sensor
Magnification    1:2 (1:1 35mm equivalent)
Zoom/Focus Control    Floating focusing mechanism
Angle of View  24° 
Groups/Elements    11 elements in 10 groups, including 1ED element
Tripod Collar    No
Length   2.4" (61.5mm)
Maximum Diameter    2.8" (71mm)
Weight    10.6 oz. (300g)

 

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