Macro lenses for Canon RF mount
5 macro options that fit Canon EOS R series (full-frame R5/R6/R8) and APS-C (R7/R10/R50) — true close-up magnification for detail work. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.
Shooting a specific body? Per-camera fits: Canon EOS R · Canon EOS R1 · Canon EOS R10 · Canon EOS R100 · Canon EOS R3 · Canon EOS R5 · Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Canon EOS R50 · Canon EOS R6 · Canon EOS R6 Mark II · Canon EOS R7 · Canon EOS R8 · Canon EOS RP · Canon EOS R6 Mark III · Canon EOS R50 V · Canon EOS R6 V.
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24mm | Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM | Amazon → | f/1.8 | 270 g | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyStreetMacro |
| 35mm | Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM | Amazon → | f/1.8 | 305 g | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayMacro |
| 85mm | Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM | Amazon → | f/2 | 500 g | prime | Full-frame | PortraitMacroBudget |
| 100mm | Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM | Amazon → | f/2.8 | 685 g | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait |
| 100mm | Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APOMF | Amazon → | f/2.8 | 650 g | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait |
Weight & weather sealing: which of these can you carry all day?
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 5 of the 5 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM | 270g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM | 305g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM | 500g | None claimed |
| Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | 650g | None claimed (Laowa publishes 650g for RF/Z/FE mounts) |
| Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM | 685g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM at 270g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM at 685g.
All Canon RF lenses: the full Canon RF index · other mounts: Sony E · Nikon Z · Fujifilm X · L-Mount · Micro Four Thirds.



