Focal length is about 3 feet but it does allow for some good macro shots

I thought this would work as a Macro..not really made for that

Macro never worked better than this one

What I did like about this lens was its capability for good Macro

I know I like the macro and enjoy the added distance for taking photos, I am still getting use to the lens though so will probably update this again later.

I was able to take few really good macros with this lens and it justified the purchase

It allows me to get pretty close-up animal pictures before they scurry off as well as nice flower macros

The macro is pretty nice

Not until I was inside a butterfly emporium did I realize what a great macro this lens possessed.

Macro can be useful

but I sure love that macro!

Hi,I was on a tight budget and needed a good lens that could cater to 200mm plus telephoto range and one which has a decent macro

I would recommend a tripod for all macro use and most use over 180mm as it is a little touchy on the focusing side.

I'll add that I took a photograph of a stray box that blew onto my property by exactly 5 acres away and the clarity of the photograph was inspiring as to what this lens could really do

I have greatly enjoyed this new lens as it works flawlessly with my Nikon D5100.

The Auto focus works as it should with the D60 and it takes great pictures.

The zoom ring drags a