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10/29/2007 06:45:23 PM · #1 |
I have a prime 50MM lens, now I am purchasing an 85mm Prime lens. Does it make sense to have both or should I sell my 50MM or just not bother with the 85MM?
Thank you
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I am interested in the 85MM Nikon lens because I hear great things about it. |
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10/29/2007 06:49:42 PM · #2 |
Keep them both. the 85 is an amazing portrait lens. if you can only have 1 i would say keep the 50.
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10/29/2007 06:50:27 PM · #3 |
What do you want to shoot with it? The 85mm f/1.8 or the very expensive 85mm f/1.2 are great portrait lenses with amazing bokeh. So...unless you tell us what you want this lens for...
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10/29/2007 06:50:36 PM · #4 |
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10/29/2007 09:27:57 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
What do you want to shoot with it? The 85mm f/1.8 or the very expensive 85mm f/1.2 are great portrait lenses with amazing bokeh. So...unless you tell us what you want this lens for... |
Gotta agree. I found I was not using my 85 1.8 so I sold it and replaced it with a Sigma 105 Macro. I get much more use out of it for my photography style.
So you have to ask yourself what your interest is first.
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10/29/2007 09:54:34 PM · #6 |
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10/29/2007 10:23:44 PM · #7 |
Rent the 85 for a week or so, and see if you like it. It's much cheaper than buying it and then selling it as a used item later if you don't need it.
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10/29/2007 11:26:18 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Karalew:
Childrens portraits |
In that case it makes a great lens. Good working distance and great clarity and bokeh.
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10/29/2007 11:44:51 PM · #9 |
| work with them both for a while and then decide if you want to sell one |
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