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300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

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p.1 #1 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

Whether it be nikon or canon version if I mainly do outdoor swimwear shoots at beach would you opt for the 200 over 300? I was leaning towards 300 in case I needed longer focal length for things other than outdoor portrait type images?

Thanks all

Nov 13, 2012 at 12:44 AM

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p.1 #2 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

It's a tough choice since they're both great lenses. When I shoot sports I see much more 300mm 2.8's out there and I don't think I've ever seen a 200mm f/2 being used. For portrait shooting though I think the 200mm f/2 would be superb and paired with an 85mm 1.4 you would have one mean kit. The 200mm can also take a 1.4x TC and become almost a 300mm 2.8 too so that's something to consider too.

Nov 13, 2012 at 12:55 AM

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p.1 #3 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

He's a TROLL with multiple user names

http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=348839 Check it out

Please ignore him, and maybe he'll quit wasting our time and go away.

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Nov 13, 2012 at 01:17 AM

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p.1 #4 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

You can't go wrong with either, but I would buy the lens for what I do most and if that is portraits you just can't beat the 200. I like the 200 with the TC-14 and 17 if you need a little more reach.

Nov 13, 2012 at 01:18 AM

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p.1 #5 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

Trench monkey, if you don't like it refrain from viewing the posting!!!!! If it irritates u GOOD!!! All others thank you fit the replies.......

Nov 13, 2012 at 01:20 AM

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p.1 #6 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

Who will you be tomorrow, loser

Folks could be helping a real photographer
with genuine questions...not a clown with pipe dream gear lists & swimwear shoots

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300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?
Whether it be nikon or canon version if I mainly do outdoor swimwear shoots at beach would you opt for the 200 over 300? I was leaning towards 300 in case I needed longer focal length for things other than outdoor portrait type images?

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Nov 13, 2012 at 01:25 AM

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p.1 #7 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

Trench monkey, if you don't like it refrain from viewing the posting!!!!! If it irritates u GOOD!!! All others thank you for the replies.......

Nov 13, 2012 at 01:28 AM

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p.1 #8 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

^^^^ You're sounds a bit like a boaken record Davy boy.

Nov 13, 2012 at 01:42 AM

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p.1 #9 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

Oh well

Nov 13, 2012 at 01:49 AM

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p.1 #10 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

Actually for beach shots, I use a 70-200. So neither of your list works for me.

I'm not sure why trench is upset, but as a well respected person and photographer, he usually has a good reason

get em Trench!

Nov 13, 2012 at 02:02 AM

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p.1 #11 · 300 f/2.8 vs 200 f/2?

I've owned both. Put a TC14 on the 200/2 and, for all intents and purposes, you have a 300/2.8.

Nov 14, 2012 at 12:01 PM

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