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Sigma 70-300 mm Macro lens

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hey i was just wondering if the SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO Lens is any good.... Newegg canada has it for 189.99 and the fiance likes macro photography as well as needs a nice zoom lens.
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I'd say it's pretty perfect.
What camera will this be used on?
it's going to be on our nikon D60
I'm not good with Nikon stuff, so one of the Nikon users can probably recommend you a lens. But I'm going to say no to the Sigma since it can only really do 1:2 macro's, and I'm guessing you'll probably want 1:1.
Good point Marin thanks ill read up on some reviews... budgets tight with wedding and a big trip coming up but i know i need at least a 75-200 mm by vacation
ok so if i didnt want this for macro is it a good deal lol... as i said earlier we need a nice zoom lens for vacation.
The 55-200mm VR is a great lens, it's a Nikon, fairly fast for a zoom (f/4 to f/5.6), only $150 new and has VR!

http://nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/....6G-IF-ED.html

It fits very nicely on the D60, gives it a good weight and balance. It's a really great lens and I don't think it could be beat for the price.
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The 55-200mm VR is a great lens, it's a Nikon, fairly fast for a zoom (f/4 to f/5.6), only $150 new and has VR!

http://nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/....6G-IF-ED.html

It fits very nicely on the D60, gives it a good weight and balance. It's a really great lens and I don't think it could be beat for the price.

That's definitely the lens you need to get. I couldn't find much in the way of reviews for the non-APO Sigma 70-300mm (which is better), but what I didn't find wasn't favorable.
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The 55-200mm VR is a great lens, it's a Nikon, fairly fast for a zoom (f/4 to f/5.6), only $150 new and has VR!

http://nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/....6G-IF-ED.html

It fits very nicely on the D60, gives it a good weight and balance. It's a really great lens and I don't think it could be beat for the price.

that was my next option and after reading reviews on them im most likely going this path thanks guys.
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