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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 649023" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>Have you considered the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens? It's about the same weight as the Nikon non-VR lens, but it has VR and a much lower price tag. And it's definitely lighter in weight than the Nikon VR version. I haven't tried it myself, but there are several members here who own it. As for carrying a heavier lens such as this, check out some holsters. There are companies that make belts and allow holster cases to be attached. So you wear the belt around your waist/hips and walk that way. Of course you won't want to carry a bunch of lenses that way especially if they are all heavy.</p><p></p><p>The Tamron's sharpness tests very high and is comparable with Nikon's lenses. It would allow you to own a zoom for less than a Nikon brand and hopefully enable you to get some type of prime(s). </p><p></p><p>The Nikon 85mm f/1.8 is no slouch and is an excellent alternative to the f/1.4...and the price tag is better, too. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> The problem with f/1.4 lenses is their depth of field is so immensely shallow. If you don't nail the focus when shooting at f/1.4, you might wind up with unusable images. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with whatever you choose. Just keep in mind that you might be able to accomplish a great deal with these less expensive alternatives until you save up enough money to purchase their more expensive counterparts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 649023, member: 13196"] Have you considered the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens? It's about the same weight as the Nikon non-VR lens, but it has VR and a much lower price tag. And it's definitely lighter in weight than the Nikon VR version. I haven't tried it myself, but there are several members here who own it. As for carrying a heavier lens such as this, check out some holsters. There are companies that make belts and allow holster cases to be attached. So you wear the belt around your waist/hips and walk that way. Of course you won't want to carry a bunch of lenses that way especially if they are all heavy. The Tamron's sharpness tests very high and is comparable with Nikon's lenses. It would allow you to own a zoom for less than a Nikon brand and hopefully enable you to get some type of prime(s). The Nikon 85mm f/1.8 is no slouch and is an excellent alternative to the f/1.4...and the price tag is better, too. ;) The problem with f/1.4 lenses is their depth of field is so immensely shallow. If you don't nail the focus when shooting at f/1.4, you might wind up with unusable images. Good luck with whatever you choose. Just keep in mind that you might be able to accomplish a great deal with these less expensive alternatives until you save up enough money to purchase their more expensive counterparts. [/QUOTE]
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