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Pros and Cons: 50mm macro v. 105mm macro

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Pros and Cons: 50mm macro v. 105mm macro

I have a 105mm, F-mount, Nikon macro lens that I use on a mirrorless body.  My "macro" shots are mostly close-ups of flowers, and I rarely shoot at 1:1 magnification.

I've been planning to get Nikon's newly-released Z-mount 105mm macro as soon as I can.  But it occurs to me that I might consider Nikon's other newly-released Z-mount macro -- the 50mm.

Setting aside weight and price -- for close-up and macro shooting, what are the pros and cons of a 50mm FL versus 105mm?  I understand the 105mm puts the camera farther away from the subject, which can help with shadows.  Is the size difference important?  Are there other considerations?

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Nikon Z7 II Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III Nikon 500mm F5.6E PF Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 +2 more
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