Micro Lens for D90?

[jeanneholverstott]

Any thoughts on a good Micro lens?

[Almond.Butterscotch]

I've only ever used the 105mm VR and it's a gem. I've been told by someone who has and uses both that the 60mm is sharper, but he's also complained that while it makes a good portrait length, he'd never use it on skin (too sharp). Also, the working distances on the 105mm will be much better than the 60mm.

[TheEagleSpirit]

try the nikor f3.5 85 mm lens it also has macro

[Nicole]

It really depends on your budget. You can't really go wrong with any of the Nikon micro lenses. There are also some good third-party macro lenses out there (the dedicated ones rather than the zoom ones that say they have macro). I had a Sigma 105mm now I have the Nikon 105mm. I happen to like the 100mm-ish range.

[jeanneholverstott]

The budget is limit. I'm an amateur, at best, and I am learning, learning, learning. Dropping more than $500 isn't an option. I can get the 60mm for about $500.

[Nicole]

Then yep, the 60mm is a very good option. You might be able to find an 85mm micro if you try (though from what I see they're about $530 online). A Sigma 105mm macro might also fit your budget. But yes, the 60mm is a very good option.