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Nikon 85mm f1.8 or Pro Zoom (70-200mm)?
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<blockquote data-quote="RavingMac" data-source="post: 1506052" data-attributes="member: 45350"><p>B&H Photo has another sale going and I can get the Nikon 85mm F1.8 for $397. This lens has been on my radar for quite a while, but having a hard time making up my mind.</p><p></p><p>1) It is one of Nikon's sharpest lenses, and a really good value at ~$400</p><p>2) But, I don't tend to use primes, have a 35mm f1.8 that gets little service</p><p>3) Setting up a home studio, but my max working distance is about 12 feet, which seems a bit short for this focal length on DX</p><p>4) Depending on which pro zoom I choose (and new or used) passing on the 85mm gives me 1/2 to 1/5 the cost toward a future zoom purchase.</p><p>5) On the other hand, I already have the Nikon 70-300mm VR, which is a decent lens (though a bit slow and variable Aperture). The 85mm would give me a fast medium telephoto</p><p></p><p>Thoughts anyone</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RavingMac, post: 1506052, member: 45350"] B&H Photo has another sale going and I can get the Nikon 85mm F1.8 for $397. This lens has been on my radar for quite a while, but having a hard time making up my mind. 1) It is one of Nikon's sharpest lenses, and a really good value at ~$400 2) But, I don't tend to use primes, have a 35mm f1.8 that gets little service 3) Setting up a home studio, but my max working distance is about 12 feet, which seems a bit short for this focal length on DX 4) Depending on which pro zoom I choose (and new or used) passing on the 85mm gives me 1/2 to 1/5 the cost toward a future zoom purchase. 5) On the other hand, I already have the Nikon 70-300mm VR, which is a decent lens (though a bit slow and variable Aperture). The 85mm would give me a fast medium telephoto Thoughts anyone [/QUOTE]
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