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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skene" data-source="post: 323434" data-attributes="member: 13155">I think at the end of the day... that is the most important question.Since the OP will be taking pictures of nail polish, and maybe some people's nails after completion.  You may want to look into the 40mm f2.8 micro lens.  This will give you a field of view of a 60mm lens, with allowing a shorter minimum focus distance.  You can shoot at nearly ~6" away, and will keep within a minimum budget (sub $300 usd).  Whereas you can step up to something around the 85-90mm group and be around $500-600 usd.In the end it's all in what you feel comfortable with.  Also do keep in mind there is a huge learning curve when shooting macro.  So do not be discouraged as it will take time to perfect your shots.</blockquote>