Nikon D90 Close-up Macro Lens Advice

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Recently purchased a Nikon D90 and now looking for a good close-up lens for Insect and Flower work.

Your help will be appreciated
 
Depends what you want to spend.
The 200mm f.4 micro (Nikon call macro, micro) is reckoned to be one of the sharpest lenses in the Nikon stable.
Even if you opt for a 3rd party lens try to get one with a long focal length (such as 200mm) since it allows you stay well back from your subject. That is important with living things as it tends not to disturb them.
 
I've been looking for something similar, I have the old version Nikon 60mm macro and even on DX it just isn't long enough. The lens that currently has my fancy is the Sigma 150mm Macro, it's supposed to be absolutely superb. The Nikon 200mm is optically very good but it's big and heavy and can be a bit of a pain to use (from what I've read). If you plan to tripod mount it, you can't go wrong!
 
Sigma 150mm is superb as is the Nikon 105mm VR Micro - I use them both.
 
The only Macro lenses I've used are the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 and the Tamron 90mm f/2.8. Both produce excellent images and are ideal for flowers and insects that aren't too nervous - for some insects, a longer lens may be a better bet since it'll give you a greater working distance.

I ended up with the Tamron 90mm since that's what came up on the 2nd hand shelf first, I would have been just as happy with the Sigma.
 
Mr_T said:
I've been looking for something similar, I have the old version Nikon 60mm macro and even on DX it just isn't long enough. The lens that currently has my fancy is the Sigma 150mm Macro, it's supposed to be absolutely superb. The Nikon 200mm is optically very good but it's big and heavy and can be a bit of a pain to use (from what I've read). If you plan to tripod mount it, you can't go wrong!
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It is actually OK to use.
My only gripe is that it does not come with a lens hood (albeit that the front element is well recessed) and Nikon want about £50 for the dedicated one. No doubt I'll find a 3rd party substitute.
 
The Sigma 150 2.8 is a great lens. :love:
 
Can't speak highly enough of the Nikon 105mm VR. The only thing I feel it's missing is a tripod collar for the ease of switching from landscape to portrait. Other than that it is fantastic not just as a macro but also a portrait lens.
 
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