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<blockquote data-quote="N_Addy" data-source="post: 70025" data-attributes="member: 9985">Mestre has asked the most important question... what type of photos do you want to shoot?&nbsp; Working distance is important. Requirements for shooting coins or flowers are much different than those for shooting bugs and critters.&nbsp; When shooting a wasp nest, for example, a 60mm macro should be always paired with a good set of running shoes.&nbsp; A Sigma 150 is much better suited for the job.&nbsp; For general use a Tamron 90 or Nikon 105 are both exceptional lenses.&nbsp; Still a bit short for skiddish critters but you could get by (keep those shoes on standby).&nbsp; Another question... do you have a good tripod?&nbsp; Platform stability is especially important in macro.&nbsp; VR is OK but a good quality tripod would serve you better.For what it's worth, I own a Sigma 150 and HIGHLY recommend it.&nbsp; Color and IQ are exceptional.&nbsp; It's become my favorite lens.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="N_Addy, post: 70025, member: 9985"] Mestre has asked the most important question... what type of photos do you want to shoot? Working distance is important. Requirements for shooting coins or flowers are much different than those for shooting bugs and critters. When shooting a wasp nest, for example, a 60mm macro should be always paired with a good set of running shoes. A Sigma 150 is much better suited for the job. For general use a Tamron 90 or Nikon 105 are both exceptional lenses. Still a bit short for skiddish critters but you could get by (keep those shoes on standby). Another question... do you have a good tripod? Platform stability is especially important in macro. VR is OK but a good quality tripod would serve you better. For what it's worth, I own a Sigma 150 and HIGHLY recommend it. Color and IQ are exceptional. It's become my favorite lens. [/QUOTE]

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