Macro lens...

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SaintVikas, 07/11/2008 6.21:
Hello Everybody,

I'm looking for a macro lens for some time now.. 105mm VR Nikkor is a very good option but tad expensive one. I've used 60mm Nikkor & lets say its my last option {due to very close working distance) if anything else doesn't work out.
Reviews on internet of different lenses tells me each & every macro lens available in market is good ....So I thought why not to ask you all...

So my question to the forum is which other brand lens can be equally competitive (In terms of image quality) with 105mm VR Nikkor but less on price & compatible with Nikon D40?

Thanks in advance,

~Vikas

Of course the last sentence is the most important one ... I don't think there are many "AFS" macro lenses around [SM=x1258740]

No Nikkors apart from those you mentioned ...
Let's see Sigma Products: the only HSM I see are the 150/2.8 and 180/2.8.
I think these are very good choices, though not cheap. I have no personal experiences with them, but among us - if I recall correctly - Piolo has the 180, and he's very pleased with it: he posted some picture here recently.

All in all I'd go for it (or the 150) if the "price is right" , compared with the Nikkor 105, of course ...

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