👉 The word "macro lens" refers to a camera with a zoom function that allows images to be seen at a scale lower than the field of view for the intended focal length or aperture. Definition: A macro lens is an optical instrument with a high magnification ratio that enables us to see at a smaller image size compared to the subject in front of it. It is useful when we want to zoom in on certain features of a large object without compromising the sharpness of the scene.