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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ironwood" data-source="post: 559462" data-attributes="member: 10447">Given those choices and prices, I would take the Sigma. When I was looking to buy a new macro lens, I had narrowed down to the Sigma, and was about to buy one, I was offered a near new Nikon 105 for a low price I couldn't refuse, I could still sell it for nearly double what I paid for it.I take lot of macro photos of insects etc, all are handheld, I never use AF or VR, I tried to use them early on but soon realised they made me miss too many shots. As such, I would have no hesitation buying the Tokina if it was cheaper than the Sigma. It is about $100 cheaper in Australia, so probably would go with the Tokina if it was only to be used for macro.I do use my Nikon 105 as a normal lens as well, AF and VR are handy at these times.</blockquote>