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royalWITHcheese2 · 03-26-2008, 03:28 PM

I have about $1500 to spend for new lenses, I'm considering either the 70-200 f/2.8, or getting the 80-200 f/2.8 and something like the 60 f/2.8, which one would you go with...or any other suggestions for similar lenses.

Garbz · 03-26-2008, 10:07 PM

One excellent lens? Or two excellent lenses that you can get more out of...

Remember if you need VR or a monopod, chances are your subject may be moving too fast to get a sharp photo anyway. I'd pick the latter option.

sabbath999 · 03-26-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Garbz

One excellent lens? Or two excellent lenses that you can get more out of...

Remember if you need VR or a monopod, chances are your subject may be moving too fast to get a sharp photo anyway. I'd pick the latter option.

+1

Phranquey · 03-26-2008, 10:50 PM

I have never owned the 60mm f/2.8, but I have owned the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-D, and currently own the 70-200 f/2.8 VR. At less than half the price, the AF-D is a fantastic lens, and it holds a pretty good resale value if you want to upgrade to the VR at a later time, which is what I did. Honestly, it comes down to whether you need, or want, the benefits of the VR, and the little bit of extra sharpness.
Owning the VR, I would recommend it to anyone, but I won't downplay the AF-D either. I am not going to outright tell you which way to go, but I can pretty much say that you will not be dissappointed either way.

Village Idiot · 03-27-2008, 08:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Garbz

One excellent lens? Or two excellent lenses that you can get more out of...

Remember if you need VR or a monopod, chances are your subject may be moving too fast to get a sharp photo anyway. I'd pick the latter option.

That's a generalization.

sneshanian · 03-28-2008, 03:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by royalWITHcheese2

I have about $1500 to spend for new lenses, I'm considering either the 70-200 f/2.8, or getting the 80-200 f/2.8 and something like the 60 f/2.8, which one would you go with...or any other suggestions for similar lenses.

what do you find yourself shooting mostly?

royalWITHcheese2 · 03-28-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sneshanian

what do you find yourself shooting mostly?

everything really...

Mav · 03-28-2008, 07:51 PM

I'd get the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-D and the 60/2.8. As good as the 70-200VR is, the only thing I really need from it is the AF-S, and there's no way I'm paying nearly double the price over the AF-D version just for AF-S. If I need some stability, monopods are cheap.

royalWITHcheese2 · 03-28-2008, 08:36 PM

Since everyone has said the second choice...do any of you see a big difference in the new 60 f/2.8 and the old one? I know ED glass, but is that worth the $200?

03-26-2008, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
royalWITHcheese2 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dover/Washington DC Posts: 109 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	lens choice I have about $1500 to spend for new lenses, I'm considering either the 70-200 f/2.8, or getting the 80-200 f/2.8 and something like the 60 f/2.8, which one would you go with...or any other suggestions for similar lenses. __________________ __________________________________________________ www.scottchamberland.com Flickr Nikon D80 \| D300 Nikon MB-D80 \| MB-D10 Nikon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S DX Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF-D Nikon SB-600 \| SB-800

03-26-2008, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Garbz TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 5,218 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	One excellent lens? Or two excellent lenses that you can get more out of... Remember if you need VR or a monopod, chances are your subject may be moving too fast to get a sharp photo anyway. I'd pick the latter option. __________________ "I am always satisfied with the best." -Oscar Wilde Larger versions always on flickr Best photos in my gallery

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sabbath999 TPF Junkie! TPF Subscriber Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,013 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Garbz One excellent lens? Or two excellent lenses that you can get more out of... Remember if you need VR or a monopod, chances are your subject may be moving too fast to get a sharp photo anyway. I'd pick the latter option. +1 __________________ I take pictures of critters, mostly. I like them. You can see some of my stuff here: http://www.zoopictures.net

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Phranquey I spend too much of my life on TPF! TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 516 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	I have never owned the 60mm f/2.8, but I have owned the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-D, and currently own the 70-200 f/2.8 VR. At less than half the price, the AF-D is a fantastic lens, and it holds a pretty good resale value if you want to upgrade to the VR at a later time, which is what I did. Honestly, it comes down to whether you need, or want, the benefits of the VR, and the little bit of extra sharpness. Owning the VR, I would recommend it to anyone, but I won't downplay the AF-D either. I am not going to outright tell you which way to go, but I can pretty much say that you will not be dissappointed either way. __________________ Wherever you go, there you are.

03-28-2008, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
royalWITHcheese2 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dover/Washington DC Posts: 109 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by sneshanian what do you find yourself shooting mostly? everything really... __________________ __________________________________________________ www.scottchamberland.com Flickr Nikon D80 \| D300 Nikon MB-D80 \| MB-D10 Nikon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S DX Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF-D Nikon SB-600 \| SB-800

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03-27-2008, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Village Idiot TPF Junkie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Shepherdsturd, WV / Almost, MD Posts: 1,989 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Garbz One excellent lens? Or two excellent lenses that you can get more out of... Remember if you need VR or a monopod, chances are your subject may be moving too fast to get a sharp photo anyway. I'd pick the latter option. That's a generalization.

03-28-2008, 03:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
sneshanian No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: socal Posts: 29 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by royalWITHcheese2 I have about $1500 to spend for new lenses, I'm considering either the 70-200 f/2.8, or getting the 80-200 f/2.8 and something like the 60 f/2.8, which one would you go with...or any other suggestions for similar lenses. what do you find yourself shooting mostly?

03-28-2008, 07:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mav TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,453 My Photos Are OK to Edit	I'd get the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-D and the 60/2.8. As good as the 70-200VR is, the only thing I really need from it is the AF-S, and there's no way I'm paying nearly double the price over the AF-D version just for AF-S. If I need some stability, monopods are cheap. __________________ *Mav* Nikon DSLRs & Lenses

03-28-2008, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
royalWITHcheese2 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dover/Washington DC Posts: 109 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Since everyone has said the second choice...do any of you see a big difference in the new 60 f/2.8 and the old one? I know ED glass, but is that worth the $200? __________________ __________________________________________________ www.scottchamberland.com Flickr Nikon D80 \| D300 Nikon MB-D80 \| MB-D10 Nikon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S DX Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF-D Nikon SB-600 \| SB-800

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