I’m considering buying a macro lens for my Sony a7R II. Before you ask - I know it’s not the best camera for video since I mainly shoot photo, so I’ve been using it for everything so far haha. If I start getting more video projects, I’ll probably switch to a body with better video features (most likely the a6700).

Macro video (and photo) isn’t my main thing, and this project doesn’t have a huge budget (almost doesn't have at all🤣🤣. Think of it as my pet project, it’s not just about the money for me), so I’d rather buy something cheaper - maybe an older used lens. I don’t want to rent because it won’t be just one or two shooting days, so it’s not worth it. Like guys, fr I DON'T NEED expensive top cine anamorphic lens. Just good, cheap and usable. Even if it is pre-owned vintage pentax/tokina or old sigma/tamron/canon if it is sharp and comfort in use I don't mind. The chipper the better. But it shouldn't be a junk you know))

I need it for recording a video course. There will be lots of shots of hands, nails, etc. The focus will always be on the nail, but the nail itself will be moving (within a limited area, of course, but it won’t be completely still). The main things I need from the lens are sharpness and a bit longer working distance because of the lighting setup.

I guess I don’t really need true 1:1 macro - I can use extension tubes for that. But 1:2 would be necessary.

I’ve also considered some vintage options, like older Pentax macro lenses without AF (full-frame, not 6x7), but I’m not sure they’re sharp enough.

A macro lens for video advices?