I bought this lens per recommendation by Scott Kelby as the perfect "portrait" lens. It is a great lens, too! I have found, however, that I just really like my 50mm better. I also have an 80-200mm zoom so its a little redundant. Has box. Perfect condition. $350 + shipping
You might notice I'm newer to this forum and have not sold anything here. I have made purchases here and on Fred Miranda and ILP.
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QUOTE(jljarka @ July 10 2008, 03:17 PM) 
I bought this lens per recommendation by Scott Kelby as the perfect "portrait" lens. It is a great lens, too! I have found, however, that I just really like my 50mm better. I also have an 80-200mm zoom so its a little redundant. Has box. Perfect condition. $350 + shipping
You might notice I'm newer to this forum and have not sold anything here. I have made purchases here and on Fred Miranda and ILP.
You might notice I'm newer to this forum and have not sold anything here. I have made purchases here and on Fred Miranda and ILP.
I have both the 50mm 1.8 and the 80-200 as well. I shot with the 85mm and liked it. Just curious - why do you feel that it is redundant?
[quote name='SamTheMan' date='July 10 2008, 08:28 PM' post='358587'
I have both the 50mm 1.8 and the 80-200 as well. I shot with the 85mm and liked it. Just curious - why do you feel that it is redundant?
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I shoot a lot of children and find that they are on the move and I must follow. The 85mm is often too close for me and I have to back way up and by then the moment is lost. So, I just use the 50mm mostly.
If I'm doing an event, I put on my 80-200 and then I have the zoom to get in close when I want. I don't often need to take full-length photos then. I do a lot of volunteer work so I just found that the 85mm doesn't suit my needs. I do like primes, but its easier to run up than switch out my lens. If I did more studio type work I think the 85mm would be perfect!
I have both the 50mm 1.8 and the 80-200 as well. I shot with the 85mm and liked it. Just curious - why do you feel that it is redundant?
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I shoot a lot of children and find that they are on the move and I must follow. The 85mm is often too close for me and I have to back way up and by then the moment is lost. So, I just use the 50mm mostly.
If I'm doing an event, I put on my 80-200 and then I have the zoom to get in close when I want. I don't often need to take full-length photos then. I do a lot of volunteer work so I just found that the 85mm doesn't suit my needs. I do like primes, but its easier to run up than switch out my lens. If I did more studio type work I think the 85mm would be perfect!
QUOTE(jljarka @ July 10 2008, 09:27 PM)
[quote name='SamTheMan' date='July 10 2008, 08:28 PM' post='358587'
I have both the 50mm 1.8 and the 80-200 as well. I shot with the 85mm and liked it. Just curious - why do you feel that it is redundant?
I shoot a lot of children and find that they are on the move and I must follow. The 85mm is often too close for me and I have to back way up and by then the moment is lost. So, I just use the 50mm mostly.
If I'm doing an event, I put on my 80-200 and then I have the zoom to get in close when I want. I don't often need to take full-length photos then. I do a lot of volunteer work so I just found that the 85mm doesn't suit my needs. I do like primes, but its easier to run up than switch out my lens. If I did more studio type work I think the 85mm would be perfect!
I have both the 50mm 1.8 and the 80-200 as well. I shot with the 85mm and liked it. Just curious - why do you feel that it is redundant?
I shoot a lot of children and find that they are on the move and I must follow. The 85mm is often too close for me and I have to back way up and by then the moment is lost. So, I just use the 50mm mostly.
If I'm doing an event, I put on my 80-200 and then I have the zoom to get in close when I want. I don't often need to take full-length photos then. I do a lot of volunteer work so I just found that the 85mm doesn't suit my needs. I do like primes, but its easier to run up than switch out my lens. If I did more studio type work I think the 85mm would be perfect!
I follow, thanks for the clarification I really appreciate it!
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QUOTE(jljarka @ July 10 2008, 04:17 PM)
I bought this lens per recommendation by Scott Kelby as the perfect "portrait" lens. It is a great lens, too! I have found, however, that I just really like my 50mm better. I also have an 80-200mm zoom so its a little redundant. Has box. Perfect condition. $350 + shipping
You might notice I'm newer to this forum and have not sold anything here. I have made purchases here and on Fred Miranda and ILP.
You might notice I'm newer to this forum and have not sold anything here. I have made purchases here and on Fred Miranda and ILP.
QUOTE(jljarka @ July 10 2008, 04:17 PM)
I bought this lens per recommendation by Scott Kelby as the perfect "portrait" lens. It is a great lens, too! I have found, however, that I just really like my 50mm better. I also have an 80-200mm zoom so its a little redundant. Has box. Perfect condition. $350 + shipping
You might notice I'm newer to this forum and have not sold anything here. I have made purchases here and on Fred Miranda and ILP.
You might notice I'm newer to this forum and have not sold anything here. I have made purchases here and on Fred Miranda and ILP.
Photos....some wear marks on outer body, but nothing on glass.
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