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Message: <blockquote data-quote="evan447" data-source="post: 157473" data-attributes="member: 13572">i have the sigma 150mm (non os) and the nikon 105mm.the sigma has the nicer bokeh and longest working distance for macro, both are good and sharp.the nikon "breathes" when close focusing causing the user to recompose the shot, the sigma does not.the sigma comes with a tripod/monopod mount. the nikon does not and cant be fitted with one.all macro lenses as far as i know are slower to focus than more "normal" lenses, but then again most macro photographers use manual focus, or move the camera to get things spot on.i use my nikon 105mm for bugs that arent too timid, plants and flowers. i use the sigma 150mm for butterflys and dragonflys. no real favourite, each has a different use.</blockquote>