Which lens?

[bullshark]

Well I'm looking to get away from my kit lens..

I'm looking at 2..

Sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5
OR
Sigma 18-50 2.8

I also own a Nikon 70-300 AF VRII
And I would like to pick up a Nikon 50mm 1.4..

I like the constant f2.8 on the 18-50, but then I have nothing for the 50-70 range unless I keep my kit lens.

Keep in mind that I'm looking to get seriously involved in wedding photography.. Which would ya choose?

 

[Sw1tchFX]

18-50, you won't miss the 50-70mm range becuase you'll be having a 70-200 f/2.8 on a 2nd body.

Also, the 85 f/1.8 is alot more useful then the 50mm.

 

[bullshark]

Also, the 85 f/1.8 is alot more useful then the 50mm.

Hmmmm, please expand on that? I have heard from nearly everyone that I speak to that a wide app 50mm is a must have..

 

[Rogan]

i agree definately the 18-50

the 50mm wont be as uselful because its the same focal length as the end of the 18-50 and only one stop faster, s well as the 85 1.8 is perfect for portrait shots whereaws the 50 is slightly too wide

 

[Sw1tchFX]

i agree definately the 18-50

the 50mm wont be as uselful because its the same focal length as the end of the 18-50 and only one stop faster, s well as the 85 1.8 is perfect for portrait shots whereaws the 50 is slightly too wide

That's why it's more useful. The 50mm is just too short unless you're just a few feet from the person you're shooting. The 85 lets you be more subtle with better results from shallower DOF.