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<blockquote data-quote="bluenoser" data-source="post: 47505" data-attributes="member: 6351">Hi there.I love how much thought went into your post!&nbsp; Well done.If you're set on a 50mm prime I'd recommend going for the 50 1.8G over the 50 1.4G.&nbsp; Less money, better AF and I'd say equal image quality (some say better).&nbsp;&nbsp; Instead of the 16-85VR (a nice lens but just a better built and more expensive version of the 18-105) I'd try and find a used Nikon 17-55 2.8 for not much more money.&nbsp; Otherwise, one of the 3rd party option from Tamron or Sigma in the 17-50 2.8 variety would be a good option.&nbsp; If you did go the above route and get the 17-55 (or 3rd party equivalent) then I think your concert photography would be better served with the new (or the old for that matter) Nikon 85 1.8 (the new G which is supposed to be amazing or the older D version).&nbsp; I think you'll find the extra focal length welcome with concert photography.Jeff makes a great point about the D7000's high ISO ability.&nbsp; It's the best of Nikon's current crop sensor cameras (including the D300s).&nbsp; You can shoot easily up to ISO 3200 which will allow you some very respectable shutter speeds to help freeze the action.&nbsp; Good luck with your deliberations.&nbsp; I know choosing a lens combination can be a somewhat frustrating experience but I'm sure you'll be happy with any of the choices you've set out for yourself.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bluenoser, post: 47505, member: 6351"] Hi there. I love how much thought went into your post! Well done. If you're set on a 50mm prime I'd recommend going for the 50 1.8G over the 50 1.4G. Less money, better AF and I'd say equal image quality (some say better). Instead of the 16-85VR (a nice lens but just a better built and more expensive version of the 18-105) I'd try and find a used Nikon 17-55 2.8 for not much more money. Otherwise, one of the 3rd party option from Tamron or Sigma in the 17-50 2.8 variety would be a good option. If you did go the above route and get the 17-55 (or 3rd party equivalent) then I think your concert photography would be better served with the new (or the old for that matter) Nikon 85 1.8 (the new G which is supposed to be amazing or the older D version). I think you'll find the extra focal length welcome with concert photography. Jeff makes a great point about the D7000's high ISO ability. It's the best of Nikon's current crop sensor cameras (including the D300s). You can shoot easily up to ISO 3200 which will allow you some very respectable shutter speeds to help freeze the action. Good luck with your deliberations. I know choosing a lens combination can be a somewhat frustrating experience but I'm sure you'll be happy with any of the choices you've set out for yourself. [/QUOTE]

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