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Message: <blockquote data-quote="crycocyon" data-source="post: 744149" data-attributes="member: 13076"><p>The 85mm Nikon has closer focus than the 105mm (0.85m vs 1m). It really depends on whether macro is more important than portraits. You can get close with the 85mm but not true macro unless you use extension tubes. For portraits the 105mm is superb, possibly one of Nikon's finest lenses. The 85mm f1.8 is also a very sharp well performing lens for a lot less than the 105mm Nikon. Since you have a very nice Sigma 70-200mm, which can also be used for portraits, perhaps a dedicated macro lens would suit your needs (unless you shoot often in low light).</p></blockquote><p></p>