85mm 1.8 Question.

[mnhoj]

I have the D7000 and looking for a lens to do outdoor portraits only. I'm thinking about picking up the 85 mm 1.8, but it was also suggested to me that I get the 50mm 1.8 as well-The opinions seem based on the idea that I will be shooting indoors, which I am not. Will the 85mm cover my needs for outdoor portraits/family shots?

I prefer the 85mm over the 50mm for outdoor use. It's OOF render is it's weakness but if you're careful with busy backgrounds it can do a very good job. Sharpness is definitely not a weakness.

I'd like a fast 50mm for use in between my 35/85mm combo but it wouldn't get used enough to justify it's expense.

If I did, I'd get the Sigma for it's ultra-smooth OOF.