These are the best Rokinon macro lenses when you want affordable, sharp close-ups, long and repeatable focus throws, and cine-friendly options for product, food, nature, and tabletop video—and here’s what to look for as you buy: prioritize true magnification (1:1 is baseline; 2:1 only if you routinely shoot very small subjects), working distance (longer focal lengths keep lights out of frame and skittish subjects calmer), flat-field performance for edge-to-edge detail on packaging/coins/textiles, low longitudinal/transverse CA around specular highlights, internal vs extending focus (internal keeps balance under diffusers), a long, smooth manual ring with clear distance markings for stacking and repeatable pulls, front threads for polarizers/ring lights, and—if you’re building a cine kit—matched gear positions, declicked aperture, restrained breathing, and unified front diameters; remember most Rokinon macros are manual focus (use your camera’s focus peaking/IBIS), while the few AF options trade throw length for speed. The all-round stills/value hero is the Rokinon/Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro (1:1): crisp optics, ED glass to tame fringing, a long, beautifully damped focus throw for precision, and generous working distance that fits lights and reflectors—great for jewelry, watches, insects, and food details across EF/F/E/X/MFT mounts. If you shoot video or prefer cine mechanics, grab the Rokinon 100mm T3.1 Cine DS Macro (same optics in a proper cine housing) or step up to the XEEN 100mm T2.8 Macro (PL/EF/E) for a brighter T-stop, longer throw, 0.8-mod gears, and 95mm fronts that play nicely with matte boxes—ideal for commercial product, tabletop pours, and beauty close-ups. Need shorter working distance or a lighter field kit? The Samyang 60mm f/2.0 Macro (APS-C/MFT mirrorless) is a compact 1:1 manual option that focuses very close for dramatic 45° “hero” plates and small studio spaces. Want autofocus for hybrid work? The Samyang 50mm f/2.8 Macro (Sony FE) brings 1:1 with AF in a small package—handy for quick product turnarounds, restaurant shoots, and mixed photo/video days—just mind the shorter working distance versus 100mm. For super-budget tele-macro vibes, pairing the Rokinon 135mm f/2 (not a macro lens) with extension tubes yields creamy, compressed close-ups with excellent subject isolation for flowers and larger product details. Practical buyer tips: pick ~100mm when you need space for lights and the smoothest backgrounds, 60mm for flat-lays/tight sets, and 50mm AF when speed matters more than throw; favor cine housings (100mm T3.1 DS or XEEN 100mm T2.8) if you’ll use follow-focus, want declicked iris, and need consistent gear placement; choose lenses with common filter sizes if you share a CPL or ring light; use IBIS and a focusing rail for stacking, and disable IBIS on a locked tripod to avoid micro-wobble. Shooting tips: light from the sides to reveal texture, add a polarizer to tame label glare, stop to f/5.6–f/8 for 3D subjects (or stack for full depth), keep subject-to-background distance generous for smoother bokeh, and set peaking + 5–10× magnification for precise manual hits. Whether you’re rendering gemstones at 1:1, filming silky product pours, or capturing pollinators at dawn, the best Rokinon macro lenses combine true close-focus capability, long, repeatable mechanics, and cine-ready options—so your files are sharp, color-clean, and easy to light and grade.