Macro — AI lens choice prompt
Macro is a lens whose optical character the model can reproduce. Here is the phrase to use, what it changes, and which models render it reliably.
The prompt phrase
Macro
macro lens, extreme magnification with a razor-thin plane of focusFocal length sets perspective and compression. It is the difference between a portrait that flatters and one that distorts.
A worked example
A lone figure walking a rain-slick street at night, macro lens, extreme magnification with a razor-thin plane of focusYour subject comes first, then the technique, then anything else. Models weight the front of a prompt most heavily, so keep the subject there and let the lens choice modify it.
Models that render it
| Model | Credits | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Flux Schnell | 1 | instant drafts, lowest cost |
| Flux Dev | 2 | good quality without the top price |
| Nano Banana | 2 | follows instructions most closely |
| Recraft v3 | 3 | logos, icons and clean vector art |
| Seedream 4.5 | 3 | photoreal, and gets text right |
| Flux 2 | 4 | newest model, most realistic results |
| Flux Pro | 4 | sharpest detail of the Flux family |
| Ideogram 3 | 4 | posters and anything with words in it |
In video
The same phrase works in video prompts. These models accept it alongside a camera move:
| Model | Credits | Native audio |
|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 6 | Yes |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 12 | Yes |
| Wan 2.6 | 14 | Yes |
| Veo 3.1 | 22 | Yes |
| Hailuo 02 | 8 | Yes |
Related lens choices
- Anamorphic lens choice
- Ultra Wide 14mm lens choice
- Wide 24mm lens choice
- Standard 35mm lens choice
- Normal 50mm lens choice
- Portrait 85mm lens choice
- Telephoto 135mm lens choice
- Fisheye lens choice
- Tilt-Shift lens choice
- Probe Lens lens choice
Common questions
What exactly do I put in the prompt?
The phrase above, word for word: "macro lens, extreme magnification with a razor-thin plane of focus". Put it after your subject, separated by a comma.
Which models handle this best?
The 8 models in the table all support it. Flux Schnell is the cheapest way to test it at 1 credits, then move up a tier once the shot works.
Can I combine it with other lens choices?
Yes. Stacking two or three related instructions is normal; stacking six competing ones is where results start to fall apart.