These are the best Sony macro lenses when you want crisp 1:1 detail, smooth focus control, and flexible working distances for product, beauty, food, nature, and tabletop video—and here’s what to look for as you buy: prioritize true magnification (1:1 is baseline; more isn’t always better unless you routinely shoot tiny subjects), working distance (longer focal lengths keep lights and skittish insects comfortable), flat-field correction for edge-to-edge detail on labels/coins/textiles, low longitudinal/transverse CA around specular highlights, internal focusing for stable balance under diffusers, a long, precise focus throw plus a limiter for faster AF, weather sealing if you shoot outdoors, front threads for polarizers/diopters/ring lights, and stabilization strategy (OSS on lens vs relying on IBIS); for video, favor quiet linear motors, minimal breathing, and declickable/finely stepping apertures. The full-frame hero is the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS: 1:1, internal focus, optical stabilization that pairs well with IBIS, a three-position limiter, crisp micro-contrast, and beautiful bokeh that doubles as a portrait lens—this is the safest first choice for most shooters. Need a compact, budget 1:1 for travel and product? The FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro is small, sharp, and close-focusing; working distance is shorter (watch your lights and shadows), but it’s fantastic for desktops and copy work. APS-C users get the E 30mm f/3.5 Macro (true 1:1 in a featherweight body, perfect for small sets and flat-lays in tight spaces) and can also run the FE 50/2.8 or 90/2.8 effectively thanks to crop mode for extra “reach.” For zoom flexibility with macro chops, the FE 70–200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II delivers 0.5× at all focal lengths with internal zoom, lightweight build, fast AF, and outstanding close-up versatility for food, florals, product details, and travel—pair it with a close-up filter or diopter when you need more than half-life-size. If you often shoot beauty, jewelry, or live subjects outdoors, the 90/2.8 G’s longer working distance and OSS make lighting and handhelds easier; if you’re space-constrained, the 50/2.8 or 30/3.5 keeps rigs tiny and affordable. Practical buyer tips: pick ~90mm for the best all-round balance of working distance and background melt, 50mm when space is tight or you do copy-flat work, and 30mm on APS-C for desk setups and “always-with-you” macro; insist on a focus limiter to cut hunting, prefer internal-focus designs for steadier lighting rigs, standardize filter sizes (49/55/62/67mm) for one CPL/diopter, and add a small rail if you stack focus. Shooting tips: light from the sides to reveal texture and use a CPL to tame label glare, start around f/5.6–f/8 for 3D subjects (stack when you need full depth), mind minimum focus to avoid casting shadows, give subjects distance from the background for smoother bokeh, enable peaking + magnification for precise manual hits, disable stabilization on a locked tripod, and meter for highlights to protect glossy surfaces; for video, lock a 180° shutter with a quality VND, use the lens limiter to prevent AF hunting on slow pans, and keep breathing in check by choosing the 90 G OSS or 70–200/4 Macro G II for the most controlled close-ups. Whether you’re rendering gemstones at 1:1, filming silky product pours, or isolating pollinators at dawn, Sony’s macro lineup—anchored by the FE 90mm G OSS, supported by the compact FE 50mm Macro and the versatile 70–200/4 Macro G II—delivers clinical sharpness, dependable mechanics, and clean color so your close-ups look polished and print-ready.