Recommendations for a sub $1K FX portrait lens

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Recommendations for a sub $1K FX portrait lens
6 months ago

Hi,

I'm about to switch to FX (from D300)- the D800, and plan to begin with a three lens set as follows:

  1. Nikon 24-120/F4 VR (I love the reach, better suits me than the 24-70).
  2. Samyang 14mm/2.8 (WA)
  3. Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR   or 85mm/1.8 (portraits).

I do travel a lot, many times shooting hand-held, shoot mainly landscape, people, some macro and architecture.

I'd like to hear from your experience:

  • Recommended portraiture FX lens, between above  2 models
  • Any 3rd party portrait alternatives
  • Additional lens selection tips

Thanks up front!

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