Originally posted by Sandy Hancock If you're trying to save money, an older manual focus macro prime would be a good option. The A 50mm f/2.8 or A 100mm f/4.0 might suit you nicely if you can source them.
It is out there, somewhere.... I got really lucky and found one on the cheap at a local camera shop (that I don't visit anymore, arrogant bastards...), intending to sell it. Damn LBA - I don't really use it, even though it's very sharp, but I can't bring myself to sell it for what would probably be 100% profit.
THat's one thing I'd add to this discussion, even if it's slightly off topic... beware LBA when you start heading down this path...