if you want Macro ability go with another lense with Macro, one lense will not do it all for you to the extend of your choice. But back to digital talk, I still believe that film are the best and no matter how affordable and crazy technology gets, good photography must come from film and especially large format cameras. But I don't disagree with the high tech stuff now, I love'em, hope everyone get something from PhotoAlley, 800.com, or Mercata. Happy Holidays~!