Which camera lens?

[mpjones]

I have a Nikon D7200 camera I've been looking a lot lately into purchasing a macro lens. I know the Tamron 90 has been highly recommended (especially on here), I've also been contemplating the Sigma - 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM All-in-One Zoom Lens

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sigma-...-lens-for-nikon-black/9889572.p?skuId=9889572

Does anyone have any input as to justify the difference (especially the price) between these two and which would be better over all as well as if one is better for a starter lens?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Mike

 

[hybridazn]

If you want a good macro to get you going get the tamron 90mm. It's a true macro unlike the one you linked to. That is just a zoom lens that has a "macro" setting which is basically just full zoom.

 

[sh4rkbyt3]

hybridazn is right. Get a fixed focus lens of 90 mm, 100mm or 105mm. Most but not all zoom lenses just don't make very good macro lenses until you get up into the $2000+ pro range. The 90mm and 105mm are great macros.