Portraits & Event Photography Lenses in Nikon?

[PictureBox]

85MM all day.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Such a broad question with so many correct answers.

 

[Nikon_Josh]

Thanks for the reply. I have one more question. If I have to choose one among 50 mm f1.4 or 85 mm f1.8 AF (which one wood be the best for portraiture?). I saw reviews in couple of websites that Nikon 85mm f1.8 has bad Bokeh (Is this review true?).

Also I am interested in 24 - 70 f2.8 as I think its worth spending for the range, however if i have to shoot little longer not more than 200mm and cannot afford 70 -200 mm f2.8 VRII lens can I buy Nikon 80-200 mm f2.8 ED AF lens as it is affordable and good in terms of price (Is it a bad lens in any aspect other then weight?

Once again thanks a lot for TPF experts in helping me.

Completely true, I had a 85 1.8 and sold it due to it's poor bokeh, alot of harsh outlining and pentagon highlights. Not impressed! I'm hoping the new 85 AFS 1.8G solves these problems!

The Sigma 50 1.4 is a beast when it comes to bokeh.