Macro lenses

what macro lense do ou think are the best for macros? Right now my sigma 70/300mm has a macro function at 200/300mm, is that too much or too little?

I have the 60mm prime nikkor micro
here is what it can do
http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-ViewPhoto.cfm?id=856644


and in a landscape
http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-ViewPhoto.cfm?id=857268

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Really?? this is a brand new ( last spring) up to date with speacial features running some 550 bucks..not outdated at all.....

but what ever

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true that!!!!!!!!!!!



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I cant get enough light with my tube!

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DOF is roughly the same with the same magnification in close up (macro) photography and is little affected by focal length. Longer focal length gives you longer working distance but it is more difficult to photograph hand held (180 mm life size lens I would recommend to use tripod). Fixed focus dedicated macro lenses definitely are superior over zoom lenses in terms of optical characteristics. Shorter focal length lenses as a rule costs much less.