For me, one of the joys of photography is using a digital SLR to capture gorgeous close-up photos of flowers, plants, insects, and other tiny critters. Unfortunatley, a good close-up "Macro" lens can cost an arm-and-a-leg.
If you want a high-quality Macro lens but don't want to break the bank check out the new Tamron SP AF60mm f/2.0 Di II LD 1:1 Macro which is a perfect fit for most digital SLRs.The 60mm lens' f/2.0 aperture means you can shoot in low light and capture a very narrow range of focus, creating a beautiful bouquet of blur behind your close-up...