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Originally Posted by vandergus
I've really been jonesing for the Tamron 60mm f2 macro lately. It's a pretty new lens so it's hard to find any real reviews for it but the word of mouth has been pretty positive. It goes to 1:1 natively (no extension rings needed) and uses internal focusing so no crazy barrel extension at close distances. And it looks pretty decent as a portrait lens as well. 60mm is close to the sweet spot for portrait lenses on APS-C cameras and the large aperture should allow for some good available light shooting as well as good subject isolation. Sells for about $570 in the US.
The only drawback would be that it's not a full-frame design so it's limited to APS-C cameras.
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I believe that 60mm is not good for macro or portrait, you have to get to close either case.
Have you seen the new Nikkor VR 85mm????... For $530 I believe its the best choice for both portrait and macro. The only drawback is that is for DX.... Maybe in the future I'll try to upgrade and I'll have to get another lens for FX anyway.
Right now THAT is the best choice.