Nikon SLR Cameras

New macro lens for my Nikon D5000?

Benjamin
Benjamin

I want to buy a new macro lens for my Nikon D5000
i'm between the Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR or the Sigma 150mm 2.8
i want to know if its true that the sigma is very slow at focusing.

i preferably want the sigma because it has 45mm extra of focal length but if its to slow i rather buy the Nikon 105mm and then buy the Raynox dcr-250 so i can get very close up to bugs ect.

I want know of personal experience if possible.

Jeroen Wijnands
Jeroen Wijnands

IF you have the budget and you want to go insect huntint the sigma is very interesting, tamron also makes a long macro lens. Do remember that a d5000 needsa motorised lens to autofocus. PErsonally I find AF in macro rather useless

jasica
jasica

I would recommend you Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
If you want a portrait lens or a macro lens then this is one of the two best rated 105mm macro lenses currently on the market at this price range
http://www.amazon.com/...B000EOSHGQ
http://rover.ebay.com/...m270.l1313