All the macro lenses produce good quality images, the main downside of the 50mm focal length is that the subject to camera distance is very small for real macro shots of things like insects so it is very easy to frighten that sort of subject away. Most people buy something in the region of a 100mm lens for an all round macro lens to get a reasonable working distance so in addition to Nikon's own lenses look at the Sigma 105mm and the 90mm Tamron. I had the Sigma and it is a very sharp lens with an excellent reputation.
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