Which Macro lens best for my Sony A200?

Question

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11039114

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/419585-REG/Sigma_669205_17_70mm_f_2_8_4_5_DC_Macro.html

Which one?

Answer 1

For flowers, the Sigma. For bugs, the Sony.

Answer 2

Only the Sony 50mm is a true macro. IMO the word "macro" should be changed to "close focusing" when applied to a zoom lens.

I'd suggest either the Tamron 90mm macro or a Minolta Maxxum AF 100mm macro. I've used a 50mm and 100mm macro and long ago sold the 50mm. I like the working distance from bees and other insects that a 100mm gives me.

Answer 3

The Sony one is a true macro. The Sigma one can focus closely, but not like the Sony's.