What is the best Nikon macro lens for around $500?

Courtney B
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Portrait business owner with 6 lenses & 4 cameras, B.S., & fine art macro shooter! Adorama gear helps me capture it!

 

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Shopper conversation with Courtney B on June 23, 2016

Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at camera lenses?
Did you have questions about any in particular today?
Or need some help finding one?
Courtney I'm fairly new and looking for a good macro lense for a Nikon d7000
Courtney B
Ok, great
Macro is a fun area of photography :-)
Do you have a budget in mind for the lens?
Looking to stay under 500 but will wait till I can afford what would work best
Courtney B
Ok!
Let me bring up some options for you!
This is one of my favorite options
I also like the 60mm option
I would be most interested in shooting flowers
Courtney B
Ok!
Both of these would work really well for that!
The Sigma 105mm is on sale for $619
But is another great option!
How close are you with the 85mm to focus
Courtney B
Let me see
0.9 feet
Which is actually very close when you factor in the 85mm focal length
It gives a true 1:1 magnification, which is the base for all macro lenses
I have read good reviews on the sigma. Is it worth the extra cost
Courtney B
The nice thing about the Sigma is that it has stabilization
But the Nikon 85mm also has that feature
stabilization is really great for macro work since you're working so closely
And any little camera movement makes a big impact
Courtney thank you for your time. I will consider the Nikon 85.
Courtney B
Ok! You're very welcome!
I'm glad that I was able to help :-)
Make sure to stop back in chat if you have any further questions, ok?
Will do have a great day
Courtney B
Thanks! You too!