$2000 to spend on a Lens, ideas?

[GeneralBenson]

The 70-200 will serve you very well in portraiture. You'll love it.

Yeah, how come everyone skipped this part? OP said he wanted to do portrait and wildlife work. 70-200 will be great for portrait work and alright for wildlife. 500mm prime will be great for wildlife and worthless for portrait work...

 

[Phranquey]

The 70-200 will serve you very well in portraiture. You'll love it.

Yeah, how come everyone skipped this part? OP said he wanted to do portrait and wildlife work. 70-200 will be great for portrait work and alright for wildlife. 500mm prime will be great for wildlife and worthless for portrait work...

Well, you definitely didn't read my post....

"You have listed that you have a nifty-fifty 1.4.....I'd stick with that for portraits and go with something bigger for wildlife"