I think flat field with low barrel/pin distortion, sharp to the edges defines a macro lens, not just its ability to close focus. If you take photos of flat objects, macros are a good thing. If you take lots of closeups in the field, macros are a good thing because you don't have to mess with attachments.
Kevin Waterson wrote: > I myself use a belows and have never used a 'real macro lens'. > What is that makes a real macro lens?
