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macro lens

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A lens that allows a camera to focus at very close range to photograph small objects.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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Synonyms: close-up lens

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: makro-objektiivi — lens for close-up photography
  • French: objectif macro — lens for close-up photography
  • German: Makroobjektiv — lens for close-up photography
  • Hungarian: makroobjektív — lens for close-up photography
  • Māori: arotahi piritata — lens for close-up photography
  • Norwegian Bokmål: makroobjektiv — lens for close-up photography
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: makroobjektiv — lens for close-up photography
  • Polish: makroobiektyw — lens for close-up photography