Suggest a mid zoom or prime for my kit.

[Call_me_Tom]

I currently have the following

D200
D70
18-200VR
12-24AFS
70-300VR

The 18-200VR is practically glued to the D70 and I use it as my glorified P&S camera. I'm looking for something to shore up the gap between the 12-24VR and the 70-300VR. As I don't get paid to take photographs I'm looking for consumer grade glass vs pro. A couple of lenses that strike my interest are the 24-70HSM, 16-85VR, or the 50 f1.8

Thanks

 

[tirediron]

I've heard reports of widely varying quality on Sigma's 24-70, but if you don't mind making a return trip or two to your local camera store if you do get a dog, then that might well be a good option. I don't recommend the 1.8 50; three words: Plastic lens mount!

 

[fightin14]

I suggest the 1.8 50mm. That will be the best spent 100 you have every put in to your photo collection. Since I bought mine it has only come off my d200 once.

 

[Call_me_Tom]

I order from Amazon which has a good return policy but...I hate returning things. Thanks for the advice on the 1.8 50 as I didn't realize it was a plastic mount. I'll need to look into the 1.4 and see how that stacks up.

 

[epp_b]

The 50mm f/1.8 is just too good a lens at too good a price to resist. It's what I'd suggest. Although, judging by your equipment, you might be able to afford the f/1.4.

 

[djacobox372]

50mm f/1.8 or sigma 20-60mm f2.8... the sigma lens is super cheap for the performance; HOWEVER, save that warranty card! they tend to "vary" in quality.

 

[Call_me_Tom]

All of these quality comments in regards to Sigma are making me reluctant to move in that direction.