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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rocketman122" data-source="post: 378076" data-attributes="member: 14443">REnting is a good option but if you plan on doing more weddings/portraits then youll need something that you can work with over time, make money then upgrade later. you might find youll need the lens for a certain date and its not in stock. the 80-200 AFD is the way to go.its very fast. I dont think any less than the top lenses. ive tried them all. all 80-200 2.8 and both 70-200 2.8 they are all very fast. a tiny bit rough with the hard torque turns it does. but very good. optically, I wouldnt shoot 2.8 but stop it down to the 3.5 from 150-200mm range. if you never used a 70/80-200 make sure to get the shutter up to compensate for your non experienced shaky hands. I would highly recommend a lens hood as people will bump in to you on the dance floor by accident. they can be bought for quite cheap. EXCELLENT aftermarket options today. make sure to check the lens mount for brassing and that will tell you a lot about its condition. also look at the emblem with the model number and focus distance window condition. <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lens-Hood-HB-7-Petal-Crown-Flower-Bayonet-Mount-For-Nikon-AF-80-200mm-F-2-8D-ED-/170899532299?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27ca67ea0b" target="_blank">Lens Hood HB 7 Petal Crown Flower Bayonet Mount for Nikon AF 80 200mm F 2 8D Ed | eBay</a>cheers! and welcome!</blockquote>