Opinion which lens to get?

JWPhotography

Senior Member
I have a D750, with the kit lens 24-120 f/4, a 50mm f/1.8, and a 70-300 f/4.5 (which has been acting up lately, at times it will not hold focus). I will be doing some photoshoots this coming year, portraits, family, senior, wedding and a couple event shoots (that will be inside). I was thinking of adding a 24-70mm 2.8, but starting to have second thoughts as maybe that might not be long enough. So I was thinking about the 70-200mm 2.8. But with that I'm worried about in some situations I might not be able to step back far enough with the short end at 70mm. What is the one lens that spends the most time on your camera? Any thoughts/suggestions?
 

Scott Murray

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I have a D750, with the kit lens 24-120 f/4, a 50mm f/1.8, and a 70-300 f/4.5 (which has been acting up lately, at times it will not hold focus). I will be doing some photoshoots this coming year, portraits, family, senior, wedding and a couple event shoots (that will be inside). I was thinking of adding a 24-70mm 2.8, but starting to have second thoughts as maybe that might not be long enough. So I was thinking about the 70-200mm 2.8. But with that I'm worried about in some situations I might not be able to step back far enough with the short end at 70mm. What is the one lens that spends the most time on your camera? Any thoughts/suggestions?

24-70 and 70-200 :) but maybe the 70-200 first.
 

Marcel

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The 24-120 is less expensive than both the 24-70 and the 70-200 and would nicely cover a variety of portrait situations. It has VR and a very good IQ.

Opinions will vary and one has to go with the allowed budget money. :)
 

grandpaw

Senior Member
For me I would get the`24-70 F2.8 or the 24-120 and the next lens would be the 70-200 F2.8. Tamron makes some very nice lenses and they have a six year warranty
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grandpaw

Senior Member
I use the 24-70 the most, followed by the 70-200. Since you already have 24-120 covered, I'd suggest a 70-200.

I reread the original post and because you already have the 24-120 I would definitly go for the 70-200 F2.8. I have the Nikon version but if I was replacing it or getting one for the first time I would consider the Tamron lens.
 

Moab Man

Senior Member
I have all the focal ranges you have mentioned, definitely 70-200mm first and then 24-70mm. Specifically in a f/2.8 not because of low light but because of the bokeh they offer.
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
I have all the focal ranges you have mentioned, definitely 70-200mm first and then 24-70mm. Specifically in a f/2.8 not because of low light but because of the bokeh they offer.
My 70-200mm f/2.8 practically lives on my D750; it's *insanely* versatile. The same goes for 24-70mm f/2.8 but get the big zoom first.
 

Bukitimah

Senior Member
your D750 should allow you to shoot at 64k iso cleanly and I suppose you are above to use flash indoor. so that 24-120 f4 VR meets most requirements. I am using D610 and the same lens. i would consider the nikon16 mm f2. 8 if i really wish to add more lens. of course there are the super zoom side.
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
The so called "holy trinity" of lenses is a ultra wide (something like a 15-30) the 24-70ish, and the 70-200 which is where this discussion seems to be heading. I have the older VRI version of the 70-200 and yes it should be one of your basic lenses. As for backing up far enough - the 70-200 inside tends to be more for headshots and such but it does a bang up job on that. If you are going to be shooting groups inside then you may want to consider going wider rather than longer first. Tamron has a nice 15-30. I have their older 17-35 and use it a lot inside. But the 70-200 is an obvious choice.

The other consideration is to go prime. I love my Siggy 50 Art 1.4 - and the Nikon 85 1.8. Some people prefer primes.
 
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