Oh boy now what?

[Chris Pierce]

I came into a little bit of money and I have been lusting for a couple of lenses for awhile, I mostly shoot sports, Snowmobiling, Rodeo, my kids school sports, etc...

I have been wanting the 70-200 2.8 VR, 85 1.4, 17-55 2.8, and I have been looking at the Sigma 50-150 2.8 wich seems like a decent lens for the money.

I really don't know why I am even posting, I think I am going to get the big daddy (70-200 2.8) and a 1.7 tele....

sound good? thanks

I already have the 18-200 (nice small travel lens) 50 1.8 and the (I'll probably sell it) 70-300 VR

 

[yahtzee]

I came into a little bit of money and I have been lusting for a couple of lenses for awhile, I mostly shoot sports, Snowmobiling, Rodeo, my kids school sports, etc...

I have been wanting the 70-200 2.8 VR, 85 1.4, 17-55 2.8, and I have been looking at the Sigma 50-150 2.8 wich seems like a decent lens for the money.

I really don't know why I am even posting, I think I am going to get the big daddy (70-200 2.8) and a 1.7 tele....

sound good? thanks

I already have the 18-200 (nice small travel lens) 50 1.8 and the (I'll probably sell it) 70-300 VR

I have the 3 Nikkors you are considering and I am simply in heaven. There is really nothing more to say than that. Useless repetitions of adjectives just wont do these three justice. Buy those three and sell the rest.

 

[Chris_B]

You will never regret the 70-200. It is great for kid candid shots too when they don't know you are looking.

 

[eng45ine]

All three of the lenses that you are considering are wonderful, but if the 70-200mm VR is most useful for your photography, I concur that you will be more than pleased. Not sure about the 1.7x TC performance though....you'll need to ask around.

 

[Chris Pierce]

Frank, how does the 1.4 work on your 70-200?

 

[eng45ine]

Frank, how does the 1.4 work on your 70-200?

The IQ with the 1.4x is very good.

 

[Chris Pierce]

maybe an 80-200 2.8 AFS and a 85 1.4 I could probably get both of those for pretty close to the cost of a 70-200 2.8

hmmmm.....

 

[eng45ine]

The 80-200mm is a fine lens from what I have heard, but no personal experience on my part. The 85mm is another great acquisition.

 

[TOLady]

Well, I'll highly recommend the 70-200VR lens as totally superb, and marries well with the 1.4 TC. With what you shoot, handheld is better so the VR assists. I've never regretted the 70-200VR or the 17-55 - both outstanding lenses.

 

[Chris Pierce]

I'm going with the 70-200, I am going to sell the 70-300

thanks!

 

[Greg V]

As stated by Frank and others, the 70-200 VR is one of the most versatile pieces of glass made. You will not be dissappointed. It works extremely well with the 1.4 T/C.