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<blockquote data-quote="gqtuazon" data-source="post: 100530" data-attributes="member: 6573"><p>Hi Allen and welcome to the forum. The good thing about macro lenses is that they are all sharp. Macro lens focus much slower compared to your typical lens and in most cases, a tripod is necessary to get the sharpest possible image especially at macro 1:1 ratio.</p><p></p><p>You did not mentioned your budget which is always the big factor when you ask for suggestions.</p><p></p><p>I used to own the Tamron 90mm f2.8 (screw-drive type) which was ok for my use at the time since I don't shoot macro all the time. It comes and goes. I currently have the Nikon 105mm f2.8 VR micro lens which is pretty bulky (fat) but has great optics and faster AF. There are some lenses that I own which doesn't get used much depending on my mood so plan carefully and try not to spend too much if this is something temporary.</p><p></p><p>The Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro lens is also another great lens which gives you more working distance when shooting bugs that could sting. Once spring time comes up, that maybe the best time to break out my macro lens.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gqtuazon, post: 100530, member: 6573"] Hi Allen and welcome to the forum. The good thing about macro lenses is that they are all sharp. Macro lens focus much slower compared to your typical lens and in most cases, a tripod is necessary to get the sharpest possible image especially at macro 1:1 ratio. You did not mentioned your budget which is always the big factor when you ask for suggestions. I used to own the Tamron 90mm f2.8 (screw-drive type) which was ok for my use at the time since I don't shoot macro all the time. It comes and goes. I currently have the Nikon 105mm f2.8 VR micro lens which is pretty bulky (fat) but has great optics and faster AF. There are some lenses that I own which doesn't get used much depending on my mood so plan carefully and try not to spend too much if this is something temporary. The Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro lens is also another great lens which gives you more working distance when shooting bugs that could sting. Once spring time comes up, that maybe the best time to break out my macro lens. [/QUOTE]
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