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Benzphotography

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I got a D600 with a nikkor 24-70 f2.8 and a sigma 50mm f1.4
I am looking at getting a nikkor 70-200 f2.8 or something like a 105 f2.8 micro with a sb700/910 flash..I will be looking at spending about $2500.
I want to slowly get serious with my photography in portraits/street/landscape/sport etc (not wedding)
I would love to hear your advice as to my next step forward. Many Thanks!!!



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gqtuazon

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Benzphotography said:
I got a D600 with a nikkor 24-70 f2.8 and a sigma 50mm f1.4
I am looking at getting a nikkor 70-200 f2.8 or something like a 105 f2.8 micro with a sb700/910 flash..

I would love to hear your advice as to my next step forward.
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Those will be all great additions with your kit.


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Benzphotography

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Any particular order I should get them in. I haven't got the $$$ to get them all at once. The 105mm and flash would cost about the same as the 70-200 or bit under.


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Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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It all really depends on what you want to shoot next. If you want to start shooting Macro then go the 105 + SB910. If you want to get closer shots of animals etc then go the 70-200. I t all really depends on what your next step is.
 
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Horoscope Fish

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You'll definitely want a good tripod and ball head. I found happiness with the Manfrotto 055XPROB. With that, though, you'll need a good ball head.

I like the Arca Swiss type, but there are others; it's kind of a personal choice thing. I finally settled on the 3-Legged Thing Airhed II and I couldn't be happier. Best tripod/ballhead combo I've owned.

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Benzphotography

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Yeah! So true my cheap tripod holding that gear. Lol never thought of that. My next step is towards portraits and landscapes.


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crycocyon

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If you are doing portraits in any serious way, I would highly recommend an 85mm f1.8G or f1.4G. They are incredibly sharp and better at isolating subjects from the background than a zoom lens.
 
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egosbar

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the 105mm would be a good portrait lens as well as doubling up for your macros
look at the tamron 90mm again good portrait and macro and great value , very good reviews , it will be my next lens
if you bought the tamron the savings on the 105mm will buy you a very good tripod , spend minimum 300 on the tripod and more if you can afford it
 
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