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Macro lenses for less than $300 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

#1	Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

"More than satisfied with the sharp, fast focus, but even happier with portrait results." bhphotovideo.com

Aperture	f/2.8	Max focal length	60 mm

Diameter	73 mm	Weight	335 g

Length	70 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Min focal length	60 mm	Zoom range	1x

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

#2	Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony Alpha

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony Alpha

"I've been using this lens for approximately three weeks now and am thrilled so far. The images are super-sharp at f5.6 and the f2.8 is great for twilight shots of our pets. The color rendition is super." bhphotovideo.com

Aperture	f/2.8	Max focal length	90 mm

Diameter	71 mm	Weight	405 g

Length	97 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Min focal length	90 mm	Zoom range	1x

See 13 sample photos taken with the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony Alpha

#3	Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Alpha A-Mount Macro

	Small diameter
	45 mm

Aperture	f/2.8	Max focal length	30 mm

Diameter	45 mm	Weight	150 g

Length	45 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Min focal length	30 mm	Zoom range	1x

See 20 sample photos taken with the Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Alpha A-Mount Macro

#4	Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Aperture	f/2.5	Max focal length	50 mm

Diameter	69 mm	Weight	280 g

Length	64 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Min focal length	50 mm	Zoom range	1x

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro

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Macro lenses for less than $300 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

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Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony Alpha

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Alpha A-Mount Macro

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro