SUMMARY
Photographer Christopher Frost has ranked his five favorite macro lenses, prioritizing personal enjoyment and memory over strict performance scores. The list includes the extreme magnification of the Mitakon 20mm f/2, a discontinued Canon EF-S with a built-in ring light, and the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, which Frost suggests might be Nikon's sharpest lens ever. He also discusses the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 Macro IS USM, the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 Macro 2x, and the wide-angle Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM for its unique environmental context capabilities.
TAKEAWAYS
Christopher Frost's subjective ranking of five favorite macro lenses.
Includes lenses with extreme magnification, built-in lighting, and exceptional sharpness.
Highlights the unique environmental context offered by wide-angle macro lenses.
Features lenses from brands like Mitakon, Canon, Nikon, and Laowa.