lanyemichelle
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Hello all!
I just received my shiny new 58mm f/1.4G last Friday. I haven't been able to give it a good test run yet because I've been fighting a wicked case of bronchitis, but from what I have been able to do I'm in love with it. I purchased a refurbished SB-700 to use off camera for a steal. Along with the D600 I've got a pretty good kit so far!
I'm a little torn about what to get next. This summer I will be interning/second shooting weddings and am looking to get something that will be a good fit for it. My current collection consists of the 58mm, 50mm f/1.8G, and 85mm f/1.8G. All of the mentioned lenses will make their way into my bag within the next couple of years, but I am looking for something to get within the next few months to add some versatility for events. The contenders;
A)24-70mm f/2.8G
Pros: Lighter than a 70-200. In the store it wasn't difficult to manage. A favorite all-around zoom.
Cons: Smaller focal range than a 70-200. Doesn't add a new focal length (relative) to my current lineup.
B)70-200 f/2.8G VR II
Pros: Lots of coverage, also great for portraits, the focal lengths available isolate subject from background very well, useful for more than just events, with current promotions it is available for the same price as the 24-70mm, looks really sexy, adds quite a bit of focal range to my lineup.
Cons: Big and heavy. Definitely not something to carry around all day without calling a chiropractor (I'm tough, but I still come in at under 100 pounds)
C) Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR
Pros: Only way to get great shots of the rings and other tiny details, focal length is great for portraits, versatile.
Cons: will be my fourth prime lens with no zooms in my kit, not easy to find used or refurbished, adds less to the overall coverage in my kit.
Thoughts?
Note: I figure people may wonder why I purchased the 58mm f/1.4G when I could have gotten two of the lenses off of this list instead of one. I got it because of the look/feel it creates.
I just received my shiny new 58mm f/1.4G last Friday. I haven't been able to give it a good test run yet because I've been fighting a wicked case of bronchitis, but from what I have been able to do I'm in love with it. I purchased a refurbished SB-700 to use off camera for a steal. Along with the D600 I've got a pretty good kit so far!
I'm a little torn about what to get next. This summer I will be interning/second shooting weddings and am looking to get something that will be a good fit for it. My current collection consists of the 58mm, 50mm f/1.8G, and 85mm f/1.8G. All of the mentioned lenses will make their way into my bag within the next couple of years, but I am looking for something to get within the next few months to add some versatility for events. The contenders;
A)24-70mm f/2.8G
Pros: Lighter than a 70-200. In the store it wasn't difficult to manage. A favorite all-around zoom.
Cons: Smaller focal range than a 70-200. Doesn't add a new focal length (relative) to my current lineup.
B)70-200 f/2.8G VR II
Pros: Lots of coverage, also great for portraits, the focal lengths available isolate subject from background very well, useful for more than just events, with current promotions it is available for the same price as the 24-70mm, looks really sexy, adds quite a bit of focal range to my lineup.
Cons: Big and heavy. Definitely not something to carry around all day without calling a chiropractor (I'm tough, but I still come in at under 100 pounds)
C) Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR
Pros: Only way to get great shots of the rings and other tiny details, focal length is great for portraits, versatile.
Cons: will be my fourth prime lens with no zooms in my kit, not easy to find used or refurbished, adds less to the overall coverage in my kit.
Thoughts?
Note: I figure people may wonder why I purchased the 58mm f/1.4G when I could have gotten two of the lenses off of this list instead of one. I got it because of the look/feel it creates.
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