Best macro lenses for the Sony a9 II
8 macro lenses that fit the Sony a9 II (Sony E mount) — true close-up magnification for detail work. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E. At f/2 it is the brightest of the 8 macro Sony E lenses that fit the Sony a9 II — the full comparison is below.
It is manual focus — no autofocus on the Sony a9 II. If you want autofocus for macro, the brightest AF option here is Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro at f/2.8.
Check the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E price on Amazon →
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Filter | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65mm | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro EMF | Check price → | f/2 | — | 67mm | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait |
| 50mm |  Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro | Check price → | f/2.8 | 236 g | 55mm | prime | Full-frame | MacroStandard primeBudget |
| 90mm |  Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS | Check price → | f/2.8 | 602 g | 62mm | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait |
| 90mm |  Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APOMF | Check price → | f/2.8 | 619 g | 67mm | prime | Full-frame | Macro |
| 100mm |  Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APOMF | Check price → | f/2.8 | 650 g | 67mm | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait |
| 100mm |  Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS | Check price → | f/2.8 | 646 g | 67mm | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait |
| 105mm |  Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art | Check price → | f/2.8 | — | — | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait |
| 70-200mm |  Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II | Check price → | f/4 | 794 g | 72mm | zoom | Full-frame | TelephotoSports & actionMacro |
One limit of this table: it lists only Sony E lenses that mount natively on the Sony a9 II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a9 II
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 6 of the 8 lenses above (the other 2 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro | 236g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-50M28; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS | 602g | Not verified |
| Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | 619g | None claimed |
| Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS | 646g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-100M28GM; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | 650g | None claimed |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II | 794g | Not verified |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro at 236g.
Complete the kit for the Sony a9 II
- The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E takes 67mm front filters. One 67mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 67mm lens you add later — see which ones. 67mm filters on Amazon →
- Batteries, cards, a strap and a bag are specific to the Sony a9 II rather than to the lens. Sony a9 II accessories on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best macro lens for the Sony a9 II?
Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E (65mm f/2) is the standout macro option that fits the Sony a9 II. 8 macro Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these macro lenses fit the Sony a9 II?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a9 II and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest macro lens for the Sony a9 II?
The Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro at 236g (manufacturer-published weight). Weights for 6 of the 8 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
Already own the Sony a9 II, shopping for a spare or an upgrade? Sony a9 II on Amazon →
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