oh, maybe i shouldve mentioned that i am very interested in macro

, thats why i was looking at these two, if i wasnt too interested in macro it would be an easy decision, but thats why im wondering....like i said before im probably going to only be able to get one of these (and that wont be until next summer!

) and then the other will have to wait at least a year. As it is im at about $300....and thats to get everything...from scratch...camera, tripod, flash, filters, bag, etc. etc. etc., so i got a ways to go but i still know my theoretical budget, especially because i hope to have at least a semi-decent kit built up by next summer when i go to the grand canyon in mid july (i believe), but thanks for ur suggestions!