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I don't think a 35 mm lens is a good choice if you really want a macro lens... unless all you do is copy stand work. The focal length is just too short - working distance is too short, background selectivity is poor. Just IMHO.

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I disagree, I find the 35mm focal length on APS-C very charming. Much nicer perspective in the image. And background blur is fine.

I like 24mm, 35mm and 150-200mm for close ups/macro, and do not like 60-105mm on APS-C for that.



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I like the 35mm wider view a lot, and I like the narrow view of 150mm and up. I know what I am talking about when I recommend 35mm for macro on APS-C, it gives very nice results.I can't really fault the background selectivity either.... 50-60mm macro on FF was not popular without reason either (still have the lovely original Nikkor 55mm f3.5 micro (pre Ai)).