New Lens for D7000 - Long Term Plan

[axu539]

I recently got myself quite interested in photography and bought a D7000 + 35mm 1.8G DX, along with a 105mm 2.8G VR, and a 70-300mm 4.5-5.6G VR. An issue I have seen with myself is that I've gotten a little carried away with browsing lenses and other gear, and I have decided to make myself sort of a "long term plan" in order to optimize my time and money (in terms of gear, at least).

I am a huge fan of primes, but after a trip to the beach with some friends a few days ago, I found myself switching lenses way too much. At this point, I figure it might just be a good idea to plan it out, and eventually just have a complete set of Nikon's Holy Trinity. The other option would be to buy a complete set of primes, but I see that being more expensive in total.

I currently have a 28mm 1.8G on preorder (primarily because I saw what happened with other recent Nikon gear and how it became backordered for quite some time). I figured I might as well preorder it, and cancel my order later if I entirely decide that I don't need the lens. I'm currently trying to decide whether I should keep my order (and give my 35mm to my girlfriend, who really likes the lens) and just spend the $700 now, then save up and buy a different lens a few months to a year down the line. OR, if I cancel my order and buy a 24-70 f/2.8 immediately (stretching the budget a bit).

Does anyone here have any suggestions on what I should do? I am completely open to other suggestions, but I'm fairly set on sticking with Nikon's own lenses, and sticking to either primes or fixed 2.8 zooms. I also fully intend to switch to FX within the next two years, so I'm trying to avoid DX-only lenses.

 

[caveman]

I was thinking of getting that 35mm for my D7000 - do you rate it? I have a 50mm but for inside it's a bit too close.

 

[axu539]

The 35mm is brilliant. It's incredibly sharp, and inside, the focal range is just about perfect for people shots. The bokeh is superb. That being said, I do sometimes want just a little bit wider, another reason I'd be willing to replace it with the preordered 28mm, if I decide to stick with primes at all.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I sold my 35mm 1.8 due to the chromatic aberrations

 

[cgipson1]

I gave my 35 to my GF, she doesn't mind the CA! Just keep in mind that 35mm's can distort faces... Not really good for portraits!

 

[StandingBear1983]

I'm exactly in the same situation as you concerning the move to FX, but i was planning something else, to buy the 28-300 now and then at the end of the year get the D800\D600, after that, IF i see that the 28-300 is not enough for me (lens fixes i can do in Lightroom 4), i will start getting primes or one of the trinty lenses...depending on what focal length i find myself using the most.

 

[cgipson1]

I'm exactly in the same situation as you concerning the move to FX, but i was planning something else, to buy the 28-300 now and then at the end of the year get the D800\D600, after that, IF i see that the 28-300 is not enough for me (lens fixes i can do in Lightroom 4), i will start getting primes or one of the trinty lenses...depending on what focal length i find myself using the most.

I posted a 100% crop of a shot with a D800 and a 28-300 in another thread..... if you want to check out what the two are capable of..... not bad for a 100% crop IMO. http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nikon-lenses/274509-lens-d800-3.html#post2594158