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Two23 wrote:
I have the Nikon 85mm f1.8G, which I like because it's compact & lightweight. Image quality is good. However, I don't use it much at all. I also have the Nikon 105mm VR Micro, which is a similar focal length. I do use it some, mostly as a macro lens. I've been thinking of selling the 85mm f1.8g because I just don't use it enough to justify keeping it, and just carrying the 105mm in my four lens bag. However, this new Sigma 85mm has stunning numbers, making it hard to resist. My dilemma is I don't really use 85mm focal length, but do use macro some (especially on trips to wilderness areas.) I need to decide if I want the stunning sharpness of the Sigma 85mm, or the versatility of the Nikon 105mm. The more I ponder it, the more I'm coming around to thinking that with the 105mm I have both a short tele for portraits, AND a useful macro lens. I like that sort of two in one capability as it gives me more options with less weight in the field. Have to think about this some more.
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Kent,
I too have a nice 85 f/1.8G and while I love its performance, price and small size, it's just not a focal length I used that much on DX. Inside a 50mm serves my purposes better and outside the 70-200 or 300mm end up on the camera.
Cheers,
Andre
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