Best macro lens for Canon EOS M10

What is the best macro lens for Canon EOS M10?

I mean real macro (1:1 ratio or better)

I don't think there is a simple answer to that question.

There is one EF-M macro lens, a 28mm which has just been released (or will be very shortly).

The EF-M 11-22mm offers close focusing at the 22mm end, but not enough to reach 1:1 I believe.

Outside of the M range you have a choice of pretty much any macro lens going. With an adapter you can use EF lenses and retain electronic communications with them - Canon's latest round of macro lenses are all very good as, indeed, are their earlier FD mount lenses (which you can also use with a suitable adapter - although manual only).

You could also use the highly acclaimed Canon MP-E 65mm although it will be difficult to use outside of a studio setup as the M10 lacks a flash hot shoe, and light becomes more of an issue at magnifications greater than 1:1.

Furthermore there are a tonne of options to provide macro capabilities without using a dedicated macro lens (and for very little cost).  Reverse lens adapters, front mounted adaptors or extension tubes can all be used to achieve higher magnification on your existing lens set.

If you can expand on the type of subjects you intend to shoot and what kind of budget you are working with I might be able to offer some more specific advice. Other than that a ~100mm focal length macro lens is a good start if you can find one within your price range, or have a look at the EF-M 28mm macro lens if size and weight are important factors.

Since you can't use a decent flash on the M10, the new EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is you best bet.

Sample picture of that combo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/koenkooi/27113920314/in/dateposted-public/

On my 'classic' M I use the MP-E 65mm + MT24-EX flash, which is an awesome combo, but as I said, no way to use a decent flash with the M10. And with macro work you will always needs more light than you have

Sigma makes some excellent macros, but in any case you'll need extension tones or a bellows if you want something greater than a 1:1 ratio. Try Sigma's 50 mm ex.

I'd look at Canon's EF-S 60/2.8 macro prime on the OEM Canon adapter.

If you can wait a bit longer and don't mind getting in real close, the new 28mm should be dandy.

Legacy / full-frame stuff is all fine and well for some things but can be a bit clunky to work with and you might experience more issues caused by stray light from the oversized projection area, bouncing around the camera innards. (This might still be the way to go on a shoestring budget - most legacy macros are nice & sharp by reputation. Most older ones will require an extension tube to get to 1:1. Like I said: clunky...)

EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM

I found on ebay Meking Manual Macro Lens 62mm 2:1 Prime Lens For Canon EOS EF Mount.

This lens doesn't exist in www.dpreview,com

Does anybody have this lens and can share his/her experience with this lens ?

Microcosmik wrote:

whoami911 wrote:

I found on ebay Meking Manual Macro Lens 62mm 2:1 Prime Lens For Canon EOS EF Mount.

This lens doesn't exist in www.dpreview,com

Does anybody have this lens and can share his/her experience with this lens ?

Looks like it may be a rebranding or even copy of the Laowa 2:1 macro:

http://www.venuslens.net/product/venus-v-dx-60mm-f2-8-ultra-macro-lens/

I can't say what quality the Meking one is (and looking on ebay there seem to be several "copies" of the lens now with different branding) but the original Laowa/Venus lens is quite well regarded, I don't own one, but know a few who do and they like the range it gives them. It's manual only, but sharp enough. It does seem to have a signature warm colour cast in many images, but most either don't notice or don't mind; and the colour can be tweaked in post anyway.

The Meking one is a faked one as informed by Venus Optics. The faked copies have a different structure in the lens front and in the focusing ring. The optical quality, of course is worse than the Laowa one.