Double post...sorry! Hi Michelle, and welcome to the world of photography! And never feel like you need to apologize for being new at something. We've all been there! Before I switched over to Canon, I had a Sigma 105mm macro for my Nikon. I loved it! Not only are the Sigma lenses much less expensive than Nikon, but it was super tack sharp. You definitely need a tripod as well when working with a macro lens. I shot this image of a kiwi with that lens.<div></div>