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Which two lenses. (pics added)

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Mitchell, Apr 17, 2007.

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  1. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

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    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    I will be taking some engagement photos at the beach later this week during sunset. I'm curious which two lenses people would use for such a shoot.

    I plan on using the 28-70mm, f2.8 on my D2X for most of the shots. I'm not sure which lens to put on the second body (D200). It's a toss up between the 85mm, f1.4, 180mm, f2.8, and the 70-200mm, f2.8VR. Can anyone give me a suggestion and a rationale for the suggestion?

    I'm picking only two lenses because I am reluctant to start changing lenses at the beach which is windy this time of year.

    Thanks!
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Apr 21, 2007
    Mitchell, Apr 17, 2007
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  2. InitialD

    InitialD

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    Mar 12, 2007
    Malaysia
    AF 85mm f/1.4 on one body and AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR on the other.
     
    InitialD, Apr 17, 2007
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  3. misupix

    misupix

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    May 7, 2005
    Germany / Bavaria
    28-70 + 70-200vr
     
    misupix, Apr 17, 2007
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  4. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

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    Clearwater, Florida

    Not sure I could do this without the beast on one of my bodies. I'll be using strobes in umbrellas for fill, so I'm not really sure I'll need the speed of the 85mm.
     
    Mitchell, Apr 17, 2007
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  5. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

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    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    Any particular rationale for the 70-200mm? What type of shot are you thinking about, here.
     
    Mitchell, Apr 17, 2007
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  6. misupix

    misupix

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    May 7, 2005
    Germany / Bavaria
    I'd use it for face-closeups and head shoulder from farther distance...
     
    misupix, Apr 17, 2007
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  7. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    My favorite 2 lens portrait combo is the 28-70 and the 85/1.4. You've already outlined your reasons for taking the Beast. Use the Cream Machine for tight shots, and it will render backgrounds that look as complementary as studio backdrops.

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    Uncle Frank, Apr 17, 2007
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  8. Igor

    Igor

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    May 15, 2005
    Ukraine, Europe
    28-70 + 180/2.8
     
    Igor, Apr 17, 2007
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  9. zzhangz

    zzhangz Guest

    Of course 70-200mm VR
     
    zzhangz, Apr 17, 2007
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  10. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

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    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    I love this.

    Four replies and nine different opinions!!!!
     
    Mitchell, Apr 18, 2007
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  11. davidzvi

    davidzvi Subscribing Member

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    Apr 30, 2005
    Massachusetts
    David
    28-70 and 70-200.
     
    davidzvi, Apr 18, 2007
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  12. jupman

    jupman

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    Mar 26, 2007
    Baltimore, Maryland
    I would also go with the 28-70 and 70-200 combo.
    cheers
     
    jupman, Apr 18, 2007
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  13. Nuteshack

    Nuteshack Guest

    what he said ....:smile:
     
    Nuteshack, Apr 18, 2007
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  14. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    OK, 28-70 and 70-200... two fantastic lenses. But, David, how could anyone who owns an 85/1.4 suggest leaving it out of an engagement portrait session??? The 70-200 is ideal for candids, but it puts too much distance between the photographer and the subjects at the long end, and the 85/1.4 beats the pants off it at the short end.

    Hey, Mitch, take the Beast, the Cream Machine, and the 180/2.8. If you feel like getting a few shots with a flat perspective, go back to the car and put on the 180 out of the wind. There's no need for the 70-200 unless you want to shoot some seagulls along with the b&g ;-).
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 18, 2007
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  15. Gunnerisac

    Gunnerisac

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    Oct 4, 2005
    Louisville, KY
    I'll second the 28-70mm and 70-200VR recco. The 70-200 will give you great candids (close ups from afar).

    Although the 85 f1.4 is a great lens, your coverage with the 70-200 will be much greater.

    PaulC
     
    Gunnerisac, Apr 18, 2007
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  16. davidzvi

    davidzvi Subscribing Member

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    Apr 30, 2005
    Massachusetts
    David
    Could not agree more about how good the 85 is.

    Why did I say the 28-70 and 70-200?

    The 70-200 gives you options when access/obstacles are an issue. And walking the sand dunes with just 2 cameras and 2 lenses means not having to change lenses in an area where you might be asking for trouble.

    The Zoom also helps getting couples on the beach walking toward or away from you with out you having to worry about moving from your well steadied position.
     
    davidzvi, Apr 18, 2007
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  17. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

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    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    Does anyone else find this thread as funny as I do??

    I think I'll be going with the 28-70 on the D2X and the 70-200mm on the D200. The 85mm will be sitting safely in my bag just in case.

    Thanks for all of the great suggestions and comments.
     
    Mitchell, Apr 19, 2007
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  18. sciomako

    sciomako

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    Jan 13, 2006
    Melbourne, Australia
    Have you done the session?

    My take is, it's engagement shots. So, not much PJ work. There is no absolute need for a 70-200VR. But 70-200VR is good for close head shots and being lazy.
     
    sciomako, Apr 20, 2007
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  19. simsim

    simsim

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    Oct 10, 2006
    85 1.4 for sure.
     
    simsim, Apr 20, 2007
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  20. Nuteshack

    Nuteshack Guest

    set up one of those little 3 man tents and stuff it full with all your gear ..and don't forget your microwave..lol
    :biggrin:
     
    Nuteshack, Apr 20, 2007
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