Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8

Lx3ChuA · 7th July 2009

Can the bros and sis here provide some info which lens would u get if money not a problem..

In term of bokeh, sharpness etc... Thanks a lot...

PS: Only can choose 1...

erictan8888 · 7th July 2009

depends on what you want to shoot...
i love the 70-200mm...

zechraffie · 7th July 2009

as usual, not until you state your shooting style and preferences, you'll get a general response at best.

I do mostly paeds portraits, so 85/1.4 is what i use mostly... for its lowly ability, sharpness and quick focus.

lloh108 · 7th July 2009

I recommend 70-200. It can also be a good portrait lens too. The only downside is that it is heavy

Ninestar · 7th July 2009

My vote would be 85 F1.4

Lang9 · 7th July 2009

70-200mm f2.8 for the win!

Emerpus · 7th July 2009

If you do portrait more often and in shorter working distance ... go for the 85 f1.4.

If you do events such as fashion shows ... the 70-200 is more flexible with it's greater reach.

Both are very sharp and fast af lenses. Nice bokeh too, so those should be non issues.

bigfatcat · 7th July 2009

This might be interesting to you (as I see you also asked about 105 DC vs 85 1.4)

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=27790753

I think you need to use 70-200 at 200mm end to get a similar bokeh to what 85 1.4 produce..which means further distance from subject is needed. In return, the background will be compressed (flattened) better.

70-200 is very heavy but it does focusing better than 85 1.4.

pokiemon · 7th July 2009

this is what i would choose:
portrait - go for 85mm f1.4
events like sports or fashion coverage - go for 70-200 f2.8

personally i would prefer 85mm 1.4 cos of the large aperture. i can do alot more with this lens than a f2.8

staz · 7th July 2009

85 for portrait

i will choose this over 70-200 unless you are a heavy event photographer as it's much lighter.

Emerpus · 7th July 2009

Originally Posted by staz

85 for portrait

i will choose this over 70-200 unless you are a heavy event photographer as it's much lighter.

Yap ... 70-200 is heavy (~1.3-1.4kg). My arms were aching the next day after a night with it.

jerichojon · 7th July 2009

Originally Posted by pokiemon

this is what i would choose:
portrait - go for 85mm f1.4
events like sports or fashion coverage - go for 70-200 f2.8

personally i would prefer 85mm 1.4 cos of the large aperture. i can do alot more with this lens than a f2.8

i 2nd that

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Lx3ChuA Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 278	Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 Can the bros and sis here provide some info which lens would u get if money not a problem.. In term of bokeh, sharpness etc... Thanks a lot... PS: Only can choose 1...

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erictan8888 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,221	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 depends on what you want to shoot... i love the 70-200mm... __________________ Hope to learn from everyone here.... http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/TanEric/

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zechraffie New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 24	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 as usual, not until you state your shooting style and preferences, you'll get a general response at best. I do mostly paeds portraits, so 85/1.4 is what i use mostly... for its lowly ability, sharpness and quick focus.

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lloh108 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 158	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 I recommend 70-200. It can also be a good portrait lens too. The only downside is that it is heavy __________________ Nikon D700 \| AF-S 50mm 1.4G \| AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED (2.9x) \| AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED \| SB900

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Ninestar Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 319	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 My vote would be 85 F1.4 __________________ Nikon D90 \| MB-D80 AF-S 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 \| AF-S 35mm f1.8G \| AF 50mm f1.8D

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Lang9 New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Singapore, Bukit Timah Posts: 12	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 70-200mm f2.8 for the win!

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Emerpus Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 69	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 If you do portrait more often and in shorter working distance ... go for the 85 f1.4. If you do events such as fashion shows ... the 70-200 is more flexible with it's greater reach. Both are very sharp and fast af lenses. Nice bokeh too, so those should be non issues. __________________ Nikon D700\|AF 20 2.8D\|AF 50 1.4D\|SB-900 http://LivingInSingaporeToday.com

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bigfatcat Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 68	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 This might be interesting to you (as I see you also asked about 105 DC vs 85 1.4) http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=27790753 I think you need to use 70-200 at 200mm end to get a similar bokeh to what 85 1.4 produce..which means further distance from subject is needed. In return, the background will be compressed (flattened) better. 70-200 is very heavy but it does focusing better than 85 1.4. __________________ _________________________________ My flickr

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pokiemon Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 933	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 this is what i would choose: portrait - go for 85mm f1.4 events like sports or fashion coverage - go for 70-200 f2.8 personally i would prefer 85mm 1.4 cos of the large aperture. i can do alot more with this lens than a f2.8

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staz Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 282	Re: Nikon 85f1.4 vs 70-200 Vr f2.8 85 for portrait i will choose this over 70-200 unless you are a heavy event photographer as it's much lighter.