p.1 #1 · Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G?
If you were to pick one lens and you had a Nikon D800, which one would you go with? It'll be mainly for portraits and weddings. As for the location, it'll be used in both the field and in a studio environment with a tripod.
p.1 #3 · Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G?
For me it would be the 70-200mm. I do the odd wedding and along with the 24-70 it is the most used lens, and I use it more and more as I clock up the number of weddings. Using it at the long end with f/2.8 or f/4 gives great isolation.
I've used the 85mm f/1.4 D and the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4, yes the images from them are great, and have that certain look, but to me it is a slightly specilised lens, it is a nice to have, rather than the essesential 24-70 & 70-200.
If you look at the experienced proffessional wedding photographers and portriat photographers, it is the 70-200 that you see a lot more in use.
The 70-200 is the safer option, and for me at a wedding it is the case of get the job done first, become an artist later
p.1 #5 · Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G?
Both, since primes and zooms serve different purposes. But if I have to choose one, it'll be the 70-200. Flexible range and 2.8 is more than enough to isolate subjects at the long range.
p.1 #6 · Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G?
70-200 is much more versatile, you get distortion of facial features tighter than about half body with an 85mm while 70-200 gets you all the way from full length to headshot and is a great church wedding ceremony lens too. The af is also awesome, it almost doesn't miss and VR is nice.
I have the 85mm mostly because the 70-200 is so heavy and obtrusive so not always desirable or appropriate and for critical work it is quite a bit sharper than the 70-200 at 2.8 across the frame. I usually switch to the 85mm for candid wedding pictures or reception work or shoots with models. It's nice to have both.
p.1 #10 · Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G?
Mark_L wrote:
70-200 is much more versatile, you get distortion of facial features tighter than about half body with an 85mm while 70-200 gets you all the way from full length to headshot and is a great church wedding ceremony lens too. The af is also awesome, it almost doesn't miss and VR is nice.
I have the 85mm mostly because the 70-200 is so heavy and obtrusive so not always desirable or appropriate and for critical work it is quite a bit sharper than the 70-200 at 2.8 across the frame. I usually switch to the 85mm for candid wedding pictures or reception work or shoots with models. It's nice to have both. ...Show more →
Can you clarify a bit about your distortion comment? I don't quite understand it. It is an interesting observation that I would like to know.
p.1 #11 · Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G?
lsquare wrote:
Can you clarify a bit about your distortion comment? I don't quite understand it. It is an interesting observation that I would like to know.
Thx!
Pictures show it best:
As you shoot tighter shots switching to a longer lens maintains the same distance from the person and so their facial features don't get distorted/exaggerated.
For me:
Full length: 50mm or 85mm
Half body: 85mm
Head and shoulders: 135mm
Headshot: 200mm
Apr 26, 2012 at 04:06 PM
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p.1 #12 · Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G?
lsquare wrote:
If you were to pick one lens and you had a Nikon D800, which one would you go with? It'll be mainly for portraits and weddings. As for the location, it'll be used in both the field and in a studio environment with a tripod.
85 1.4G is a specialized tool while 70-200VR2 is a general tool. Nobody knows your needs and only you can decide which tool to use.
