Which macro lens to buy

[eswgato]

Hello all im looking to buy a macro lens for my Nikon D3100 my budget is 500.00 what is the best bang for my buck. and where to buy it thank you all

 

[Robb in Austin]

There is a thread stickied at the top that may help.

 

[RRaider]

Hello all im looking to buy a macro lens for my Nikon D3100 my budget is 500.00 what is the best bang for my buck. and where to buy it thank you all

I've bought some refurb items from http://www.cameta.com/. They offer a full year warranty, have good ratings on resellerratings.com and even have a decent selection of used stuff at good prices with 6 mos warranty. Don't know your opinion on used/refurbed equipment but it does let you get more bang for your buck.

 

[eswgato]

Is this a good lens for the price or is there something that is just as good for cheaper thanks

http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-105mm-f-2-8-G-VR-AF-S-Micro-Nikkor-Lens-69308.cfm

 

[Misled]

That's the best. You could get a bit cheeper with a Tamron 90mm or a Sigma 105mm, But the Nikon is the one I would recomend. If you go with either of the other two, make sure it will auto focus on that body if that's important to you.

 

[uxdesigner]

I have the same camera, it's a great camera that can produce excellent shots. Try the AF-S Micro NIKKOR 40mm 1:2.8G, it's a great macro lens at a decent price. It's my go to lens when shooting coral.

 

[eswgato]

I just ordered my lens from cameta they priced matched it for me payed 899 for it they are awesome thanks guys here is the lens
http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-105mm-f-2-8-G-VR-AF-S-Micro-Nikkor-Lens-69308.cfm

 

[eswgato]

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