In part 1 of this series, I laid out the initial question "Do you really need that macro lens?" This post is all about lenses, and regardless if you go for the expensive or cheap, new or old school, you will need "some" type of lens to do your macro photography. More or less you'll want a lens with good glass that lets in plenty of light, the lowest aperture you can find and afford, which usually means a prime lens. A prime lens is one that doesn't have a variable focal range, e.g. no 50mm-200mm.
