Nikon SLR Cameras

Zoom macro lenses for nikon d60?

highvoltageneo
highvoltageneo

I own a Nikon d60 (no motor in body) and use a Sigma 70-300 nonAPO DG Macro lens (no OS) and i like it's telephoto capability and macro focusing and this was just about 180USD (cheapest i found)
What are the next better similar lenses (Especially with the HSM motor for autofocus with my non motor body, with Optical stabilization this time a must, macro would be helpful for me and longer zoom distances (more like upto 400, 500mm.

I do people in street photography (from longer distances to get natural faces, not spotted the camera) and wildlife (birds, animals), sometimes sports and public events.

Can you also list the prices for the same set of lens recommendations for my requirement.

fhotoace
fhotoace

Actually real zoom lenses are prime lenses like the Nikkor 60 mm f/2.8, 85 mm f/3.5, 105 mm f/2.8

Zoom lenses that list themselves as "macro" are really only zoom lenses with the ability to focus closer than a standard zoom lens. To be a true macro, the lens must be both flat field and able to shoot at image to subject ratios of 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4.

retiredPhil
retiredPhil

If I were you, I'd look at Sigma, Tamron and Nikkor lenses.
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/...cro-lenses
http://www.tamron.com/..._II_macro/
http://imaging.nikon.com/...tm#special

Ken Rockwell suggests used Nikkor lenses
http://www.kenrockwell.com/...nikkor.htm