Macro Lens Nikon D90

[simmo]

Hi Folks,

The choice is huge I have read all the reviews and been to the local shop. I would like to know what you guys think. I am on a budget and don't want to spend more than £500.

My thanks in advance.

 

[TCR4x4]

Tamron 90mm or Sigma 105mm f/2.8 are both excelent for the money and should be had for less than your budget.

 

[Phiggys]

If you dont mind s/h there are loads of excellent macro lens available to you even the Nikon AFS 105mm f2.8 VR can be had

 

[Dogfish_magnet]

Nikon 105mm VR or Sigma 150mm Macro both cracking lens for your budget - but dont forget you'll need some diffused flash

 

[Trig's]

2nd the Sigma 150mm f2.8

Have a look on OSD 150mm £456 if you dont mind it being an import & if you want a new one...

 

[lolism]

3rd for the 150 Sigma f/2.8. Cracking macro lens couple it with the Sigma 2x tele for 2:1 (Haven't tried it myself just yet)

 

[Gremlin]

I've got b oth the Nikon 105 macro and the sigma 105 macro and in real terms not that far from you if you wanted to meet and try them out :shrug:

pm me if you do

 

[simmo]

I've got b oth the Nikon 105 macro and the sigma 105 macro and in real terms not that far from you if you wanted to meet and try them out :shrug:

pm me if you do

Very kind offer thankyou, of the two which do you prefer?

Thanks for all the advice and comments much appreciated.

 

[Gremlin]

definately the nikon, far quicker on focus and muh easier to use

 

[specialman]

60mm AF-D Micro-Nikkor.... picked mine up (a minter) for £220 and it's a peach of a lens. Good working distance from subject, rock-solid built quality. I don't use mine for 1:1 repro (bought it for taking close-ups of hooks etc..) but nevertheless, it's an amazingly sharp lens.