If I already have the 50mm and 85mm, I will go for the 24mm
If not i will go for the 35mm and 85mm
Actually it all depends on what you shoot and your shooting style
For general walkabout shooting and some form of event shooting....
I was in the same scenario. Got the 35 f2. But sold it and stucked to the 24-85 for its versatility as a general walkabout.
Go for a Zoom as a wide angle walk around
AF-S 16-35mm f/4 VR (Covers 24mm, 28mm, 35mm)
If u r a paid pro shooter, go for 24-70/2.8. If u r hobby shooter, 24-85/3.5-4.5 is good enough. I m a hobby shooter. Had the 24-70 before. Sold it n bought a 24-85 instead. Very happy with the lighter more compact lens.
Thanks..... ya, 16-35 is a choice.. though cheaper then 24-70 but still quite high... .... but you are right it will cover 24, 28 and 35mm....
Bro trd2970, how the perfromance of the 24-85??
Well said. That's why never look at 24-70... the price cannot justify.... even a FF also cannot justify, but backside itchy for FF... that one another story....:embrass:
But was thinking if using for gathering shot evening type.... 24-85 can do the job... or the 28f2.G??
For group shoot at night u will need flash and probably be shooting f5.6 (1/60) @ iso800. Don't need the a f2.8 lens.
Hi N-user, the 24-85 is wide enough for group size like one table during weddings, n when shooting in tight spaces. The 28mm/f2 probably offers better IQ, but u most likely won't shoot wider than f5.6 or else u won't hv sufficient DoF to keep to whole group in sharp focus. Also the 28mm may not be wide enough in a dinner table situation. The 24mm is wide enough so u r not forced to hv faces right the the edges (distortion).
24mm.. infact is 24mm F1.4 one of the best lens in nikkor lenses lineup... i have the following primes with me at all times... 24mm, 50mm and 85mm
Thanks..... ya, 16-35 is a choice.. though cheaper then 24-70 but still quite high... .... but you are right it will cover 24, 28 and 35mm....
Bro trd2970, how the perfromance of the 24-85??
FX 24mm and 35mm are a lot more expensive than the 16-35....