Need lens recommendation

[atoronto]

I currently have the Nikon 24-70, 70-200 VR and 105 2.5 AIS, planning:

A. Sell the 70-200 VR and get the 85mm 1.4 and 70-300 VR
B. Keep the 70-200 VR and get the 85mm 1.8

I mostly shoot family photos and portrait, please your kindly give me some recommendations. Thanks in advance.

 

[mood]

I did exactly A

sold my 70-200, got the 85 1.4 and 70-300

regrets?

the 70-300 is no 70-200 , thats for sure

 

[BostonRott]

I'd go with A. Or look for a used 80-200 AF-S (about $900) instead of the 70-300.

 

[atoronto]

Thanks for your kindly reply, if I get the 85 1.4 I only have money left for the 70-300, or maybe get the Sigma 50-150 2.8, what you guys think, because sometimes I need the 2.8 zoom to shoot the school play for my daughter.

 

[atoronto]

I did exactly A

sold my 70-200, got the 85 1.4 and 70-300

regrets?

the 70-300 is no 70-200 , thats for sure

Frank do you miss the 70-200 after you sold it? just curious:smile:

 

[PhilDPho]

70-200 is a different class to the 70-300

The 70-300 is a great lens but far from the quality of the 70-200. Which is reflected in the price.

To answer this question, would you sell your 24-70 2.8 and buy the 18-70 3.5-4.5?

 

[mood]

Alex

I wouldn't say I miss it exactly, it is a big lens to casually walk around with

the 70-300 strengh is its smaller size and much smaller price tag, but do not expect the same results as the 70-200

I am hoping the 85 1.4 gets more use in the future as I move more towards portrait/ people shots

 

[Charles Loy]

B. Keep that 70-200, and the 85 1.8 is a fine photo maker. Not as robust made as the 1.4, no A-M switch and a tad slower, but still a very fine lens.

 

[gvg45]

I think the question should be is the 85 1.4 that much better than the 85 1.8 that warrants replacing your 70-200 for a 70-300?

I have never used the 85 1.4. Some of the pictures posted by owners of this lens are simply stunning. I just picked up a 85 f/1.8 and its a superb lens, especially considering the price.

 

[atoronto]

I think the question should be is the 85 1.4 that much better than the 85 1.8 that warrants replacing your 70-200 for a 70-300?

I have never used the 85 1.4. Some of the pictures posted by owners of this lens are simply stunning. I just picked up a 85 f/1.8 and its a superb lens, especially considering the price.

That's the reason made me think about the 85 1.4, oh well what a NAS.:wink: