As @phoblographer said, a macro lens is the best option if you're interested in macro (or micro, which should be the proper term) photography. However, do consider that you will need to invest or otherwise fashion yourself some lighting equipment, as this type of photography requires a lot of light (as I've explained in my post).
I've just acquired a Nikon 105mm f/2.8G Micro lens, which is very good for macro and portraits, but seems to bring mediocre results when used as a telephoto lens (e.g. if you want to shoot bird photography). Follow my posts for more of this lens.
The Tokina 100mm f/2.8 is also a very highly praised lens, but it's manual only - which is not a problem, if you are going to be shooting macro photography, as you will be focusing with your body and not the lens itself (which I almost always keep at closest focus distance).
I've no experience with Sigma lenses, but I hear good things about the latest generation of Tamrons (no idea if there are macro lenses, though). I hope that was helpful, write back if you have more questions!
very nice photo by the way
Thank you!
As @phoblographer said, a macro lens is the best option if you're interested in macro (or micro, which should be the proper term) photography. However, do consider that you will need to invest or otherwise fashion yourself some lighting equipment, as this type of photography requires a lot of light (as I've explained in my post).
I've just acquired a Nikon 105mm f/2.8G Micro lens, which is very good for macro and portraits, but seems to bring mediocre results when used as a telephoto lens (e.g. if you want to shoot bird photography). Follow my posts for more of this lens.
The Tokina 100mm f/2.8 is also a very highly praised lens, but it's manual only - which is not a problem, if you are going to be shooting macro photography, as you will be focusing with your body and not the lens itself (which I almost always keep at closest focus distance).
I've no experience with Sigma lenses, but I hear good things about the latest generation of Tamrons (no idea if there are macro lenses, though). I hope that was helpful, write back if you have more questions!
Hi, I know I'm not the original poster but a dedicated macro lens really is worth it. This is the lens I use:
https://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=115
I thinks it's about $550 dollar at the moment. The Tokina 100mm is also very good, considerably cheaper too. http://www.tokinalens.com/tokina/products/atxpro/atxm100afprod/
You must've watched some of these Angry Photographer videos, right? :)