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    Phoenix AF 100 mm f/ 3.5 Macro
    Phoenix AF 100 mm f/ 3.5 Macro

    Phoenix AF 100 mm f/ 3.5 Macro

    100mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Phoenix AF 100mm f/3.5 Macro is an ultra-budget macro lens (around $100) that delivers decent optical quality for its price, with good sharpness and color saturation when stopped down. However, build quality is poor—all-plastic construction feels like a toy. It requires a matched adapter to reach 1:1 magnification. The lens is not versatile, performing poorly outside macro work. Best suited for hobbyist macro photographers on a tight budget who can accept its limitations.