which lens is best on a Nikon D7100

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Hi all I currently own 4 lenses

Tamron SP AF 10 - 24mm F/3.5 - 4.6,
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G,
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED VR Lens

I was wondering what lens would be best for distance and close ups on a Nikon D7100 can somebody help me decide between these 2 lenses and what are the pro's and con's of both lenses
as they are both within my budget maybe I cant see the woods for the tree's but in laymans terms as I am still getting to grips with all the tech talk

Lens 1
Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 DG APO Macro which I can pick-up for £140

OR

Lens 2
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens which I can pick-up for £155

please accept my humble apologies if this seems like a lame question but I would like to zoom in closer than I currently can and would possibly one day like to get some macro shots
I currently only have approx £200 left to spend on a lens to satisfy my needs so I really need to get this right and Don't know who else to ask without sounding stupid

Many thanks for anybody who takes the time to help
 
For me I would save the little extra and get a Tamron 70-300mm VC (approx £282.00 new or £200.00 second hand), it's a very good lens and better than the 55-300mm Nikon which I have owned. The Sigma I haven't owned but it doesn't have Vibration Reduction (VR which helps to get a more stable and in focus picture).

If you want close work as in Macro, the Sigma isn't a true Macro lens, it just a lens that can take close up pictures. You maybe better of with a Raynox adapter for your 18-105mm lens. Have a look around the Macro section on here and they will advise.

Tamron 70-300mm VC > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tamron-70-3...1427101382&sr=1-1&keywords=tamron+70+300mm+vc

Raynox Adapter > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raynox-DCR-...ie=UTF8&qid=1427101477&sr=1-2&keywords=Raynox

Macro Section > https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/photos-macro-and-close-up.50/
 
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a big thank you to swanseajack who got me interested in the 70 - 300mm lens which I got albeit the Nikon version am very happy indeed and wouldnt of proposed this lens without swanseajacks advice
 
David, pleased your happy with your new purchase. Be nice to have some decent weather so you can try out properly.
 
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