Originally posted by pepperberry farm I have macro lenses from 35mm to 150mm, all with their own strengths, and their own character...
"best" needs to be defined....
Same for me: I own macro lenses from 28mm to 180mm and choose the one I will use according to the purpose (I will not use the same lens for flowers at 1:10, insects between 1:4 and 1:1 and details between 2:1 and 5:1).
I will prefer my Bresser/Oshiro/no-name 60mm F/2.8 2:1 when a short working distance is acceptable. It is full manual, sharpness is rather good and bokeh is smooth.
I will choose my Mitakon 85mm 1:1-5:1 when I need huge working distance. It is full manual too.
If I need a compact lens, I will use my Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di, it is close to the Pentax 100mm WR, except that the Tamron is not WR.
If I need AF and a huge working distance, my Sigma 180mm F/3.5 lens will be welcome.
When I want smooth bokeh and vibrant colors, my Irix 150mm F/2.8 will be the one ; it is WR too.