The longer focal length your macro lens the greater the working distance (Distance between the end of the lens and the subject) and therefore the less chance of frightening off your subjects or scaring them so much they change their appearance. I recommend the Nikon Micro Nikkor 200mm f4 ED IF Ai-S. Its a manual focus lens so ideal for macro use where AF is pretty much useless.
Its working distance is around 12" for the bare lens but it can come down to around 6-8" once you have tubes/closeup lenses fitted...Thats still a massive working distance in comparision to the 55mmm f2.8 version and its quite lightweight as 200mm lenses go.
Good for shots of flying insects that have landed as they are easily scared off with shorter focal length macos lenses.
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