Cate, if you're going to get a macro lens anyway, I'd just wait until you get the funds for it. Unless you need macro capability now, or macro lens prices are beyond your budget, I suggest looking at the DFA 100 macro, whether WR version or not (depending on your needs). Other cheaper choices include the Tamron 90 f/2.8 macro and Sigma 70 f/2.8 macro. These are all autofocus. If you want to save more money you can get manual focus macro lenses, but these will be harder to find.
All the best for that.
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