$5000 Lens Budget

James Haskell · Jul 22, 2002

Well, as a mea culpa to those who complain that 2 lenses are not enough, let's do a $5000 lens budget, to acommodate all situations for the rest of your professional life, using B&H Imported Pricing, and original Nikon equipment when possible.

I compiled a list of lenses and related items, and price, feel free to cut and paste.

James

P.s. This is a biggie, will take even me a while to decide.

8/4 Sigma Fisheye AFD - $450
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
18-35/3.5-4.5 AFD EDIF - $400
20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
24-85/2.8-4 AFD IF - $470
24-120/3.5-5.6 AFD - $410
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
28/2.8 AFD - $180
28/3.5 AIS PC - $850
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
28-105/3.5-4.5 AFD IF - $290
35/2 AFD - $230
35-70/2.8 AFD - $530
45/2.8 P - $290
50/1.4 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
60/2.8 AFD Micro - $310
70-180/4.5-5.6 ED Micro - $630
70-300/4-5.6 AFG - $100
70-300/4-5.6 AFD - $250
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
85/1.4 AFD - $800
85/1.8 AFD - $310
85/2.8 PC Micro - $1020
105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510
105/2 AFD DC - $730
135/2 AFD DC - $830
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590
200/4 AFD EDIF - $1080
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
TC-20E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

Ron Reznick · Jul 23, 2002

On a $5K budget based on your prices, to cover all situations, here is what I'd select:

17-35 AFS $1280
60 Micro $310
85/1.4D $800
135/2DC $830
180/2.8D $590
300/4 AFS $880
TC-14e $320

Darn. I went $10 over...

I'd bet a fair number of folks would rather work with the 17-35, 28-70 and 80-200 AFS zooms along with the 300/4 AFS at $150 over budget though. There is convenience gained at the expense of weight and loss of some quality, as well as flare issues, etc., but I do understand that some folks would rather carry and shoot a couple of lenses to cover the range, and they'd try to ignore the weight.

Generally, shooting mostly primes, I carry three lenses to cover what I foresee my needs will be on a shoot and find that I rarely have problems. For instance, the 17-35, 85 and 135 together cover one heck of a lot of situations except for the long work or macro, and the 60, 135 and 300 makes an excellent field kit. The 85, 180 and 300 make a great telephoto kit too.

I'm sure you get the idea.

--
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http://digital-images.net
http://trapagon.com

Micheal Hall · Jul 23, 2002

Ron hit it (almost) spot on for me ...

I'm in the

17-35
28-70
80-200
300 f/4

camp

Though I would add an 85 1.4 and a TC-14e (which makes me about, what, $1400 over budget? - but I can live with that!

Right now I shoot with:

24mm 2.8 AF (not nearly wide as I like it on the D1x)

50mm 1.8 AF (hardly comes out of the bag anymore ... the crop factor makes it less useful ...)
85mm 1.8 AF
80-200 2.8 AFS

I called Roberts to add the 17-35 or the 28-70 last week, but they don't have either one of them!

I love my 85mm 1.8, but I do a lot of sports and weddings, and I need the flexibility of the zooms in those situations (granted, I had been doing a good job of "making do" without them, but ... I want to make my job easier!

Glad to know I only have to come up with about $5k to get all of my glass though!

Micheal

P.S. - For my own personal fun, I would also add the 60mm Micro and the 85mm 2.8 PC Micro ... and I would love a 135 AF DC ... shoot the numbers are sky rocketing again!

Zoe James said:
Well, as a mea culpa to those who complain that 2 lenses are not
enough, let's do a $5000 lens budget, to acommodate all situations
for the rest of your professional life, using B&H Imported Pricing,
and original Nikon equipment when possible.

I compiled a list of lenses and related items, and price, feel free
to cut and paste.

James

P.s. This is a biggie, will take even me a while to decide.

8/4 Sigma Fisheye AFD - $450
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
18-35/3.5-4.5 AFD EDIF - $400
20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
24-85/2.8-4 AFD IF - $470
24-120/3.5-5.6 AFD - $410
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
28/2.8 AFD - $180
28/3.5 AIS PC - $850
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
28-105/3.5-4.5 AFD IF - $290
35/2 AFD - $230
35-70/2.8 AFD - $530
45/2.8 P - $290
50/1.4 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
60/2.8 AFD Micro - $310
70-180/4.5-5.6 ED Micro - $630
70-300/4-5.6 AFG - $100
70-300/4-5.6 AFD - $250
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
85/1.4 AFD - $800
85/1.8 AFD - $310
85/2.8 PC Micro - $1020
105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510
105/2 AFD DC - $730
135/2 AFD DC - $830
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590
200/4 AFD EDIF - $1080
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
TC-20E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

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Micheal

James Haskell · Jul 23, 2002

Well, if I was a sports guy, serious sport guy, I would pick the following:

28/2.8 AFD - $180
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500

The 28 is for group photos, when the game is over. Of course if there is a few dollars more, I rather it be 28-105, or 24-85, or 20, or even a 24.

James

Zoe James said:
Well, as a mea culpa to those who complain that 2 lenses are not
enough, let's do a $5000 lens budget, to acommodate all situations
for the rest of your professional life, using B&H Imported Pricing,
and original Nikon equipment when possible.

I compiled a list of lenses and related items, and price, feel free
to cut and paste.

James

P.s. This is a biggie, will take even me a while to decide.

8/4 Sigma Fisheye AFD - $450
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
18-35/3.5-4.5 AFD EDIF - $400
20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
24-85/2.8-4 AFD IF - $470
24-120/3.5-5.6 AFD - $410
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
28/2.8 AFD - $180
28/3.5 AIS PC - $850
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
28-105/3.5-4.5 AFD IF - $290
35/2 AFD - $230
35-70/2.8 AFD - $530
45/2.8 P - $290
50/1.4 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
60/2.8 AFD Micro - $310
70-180/4.5-5.6 ED Micro - $630
70-300/4-5.6 AFG - $100
70-300/4-5.6 AFD - $250
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
85/1.4 AFD - $800
85/1.8 AFD - $310
85/2.8 PC Micro - $1020
105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510
105/2 AFD DC - $730
135/2 AFD DC - $830
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590
200/4 AFD EDIF - $1080
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
TC-20E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

Raven76 · Jul 23, 2002

14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
24-85/3.5-4.5 AFS G IF - $399
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
TC-14E II - $320

Subtotal = $4489

50/1.8 AFD - $100
85/1.8 AFD - $310 (would rather have 105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510)

Total = $ 4899

The weakest lens in this line up as far as quality would be the 25-85 AFS-G (new lens - was not in your list), but the 50/1.8 AFD would pick up the slack in this focal range for both speed and image quality. I could have gone with the 28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330 instead, but then I would have been nearly out of money with only 3 lenses.

The TC-14E II is important to me as I would need it for the sports photography that I often do. The 85/1.8 AFD is just something I through in there to use up some of the $411 that was left. In reality I would probably get the 105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510 instead of the 85/1.8. It would add micro/macro which would complete the line up for what I do, but it would also put me $100 over budget.
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Ràvén

GoldenHammer · Jul 23, 2002

14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
85/1.4 AFD - $800
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF (or 70-200/2.8 VR) - $1270
TC-14E II - $320

Total = 4,990

Zoe James said:
Well, as a mea culpa to those who complain that 2 lenses are not
enough, let's do a $5000 lens budget, to acommodate all situations
for the rest of your professional life, using B&H Imported Pricing,
and original Nikon equipment when possible.

I compiled a list of lenses and related items, and price, feel free
to cut and paste.

James

P.s. This is a biggie, will take even me a while to decide.

8/4 Sigma Fisheye AFD - $450
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
18-35/3.5-4.5 AFD EDIF - $400
20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
24-85/2.8-4 AFD IF - $470
24-120/3.5-5.6 AFD - $410
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
28/2.8 AFD - $180
28/3.5 AIS PC - $850
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
28-105/3.5-4.5 AFD IF - $290
35/2 AFD - $230
35-70/2.8 AFD - $530
45/2.8 P - $290
50/1.4 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
60/2.8 AFD Micro - $310
70-180/4.5-5.6 ED Micro - $630
70-300/4-5.6 AFG - $100
70-300/4-5.6 AFD - $250
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
85/1.4 AFD - $800
85/1.8 AFD - $310
85/2.8 PC Micro - $1020
105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510
105/2 AFD DC - $730
135/2 AFD DC - $830
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590
200/4 AFD EDIF - $1080
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
TC-20E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

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Nikon D1x, AF 28mm/f1.4D, AF 85mm/f1.4D, AFS 300mm/f4D

Don Dolga · Jul 23, 2002

14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

Total = $4980

Don
On the waiting list for a D100

GoldenHammer said:
Total = 4,990

Zoe James said:

Well, as a mea culpa to those who complain that 2 lenses are not
enough, let's do a $5000 lens budget, to acommodate all situations
for the rest of your professional life, using B&H Imported Pricing,
and original Nikon equipment when possible.

I compiled a list of lenses and related items, and price, feel free
to cut and paste.

James

P.s. This is a biggie, will take even me a while to decide.

8/4 Sigma Fisheye AFD - $450
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
18-35/3.5-4.5 AFD EDIF - $400
20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
24-85/2.8-4 AFD IF - $470
24-120/3.5-5.6 AFD - $410
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
28/2.8 AFD - $180
28/3.5 AIS PC - $850
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
28-105/3.5-4.5 AFD IF - $290
35/2 AFD - $230
35-70/2.8 AFD - $530
45/2.8 P - $290
50/1.4 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
60/2.8 AFD Micro - $310
70-180/4.5-5.6 ED Micro - $630
70-300/4-5.6 AFG - $100
70-300/4-5.6 AFD - $250
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
85/1.4 AFD - $800
85/1.8 AFD - $310
85/2.8 PC Micro - $1020
105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510
105/2 AFD DC - $730
135/2 AFD DC - $830
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590
200/4 AFD EDIF - $1080
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
TC-20E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

Click to expand...

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Style 21
http://www.life-style-21.com/forums/
Nikon D1x, AF 28mm/f1.4D, AF 85mm/f1.4D, AFS 300mm/f4D

Raven76 · Jul 23, 2002

Raven76 said:
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
24-85/3.5-4.5 AFS G IF - $399
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
TC-14E II - $320

Subtotal = $4489

50/1.8 AFD - $100
85/1.8 AFD - $310 (would rather have 105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510)

Total = $ 4899

The weakest lens in this line up as far as quality would be the
25-85 AFS-G (new lens - was not in your list), but the 50/1.8 AFD
would pick up the slack in this focal range for both speed and
image quality. I could have gone with the 28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF -
$1330 instead, but then I would have been nearly out of money with
only 3 lenses.

The TC-14E II is important to me as I would need it for the sports
photography that I often do. The 85/1.8 AFD is just something I
through in there to use up some of the $411 that was left. In
reality I would probably get the 105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510 instead
of the 85/1.8. It would add micro/macro which would complete the
line up for what I do, but it would also put me $100 over budget.
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Ràvén

I just noticed that the 14mm is a Nikon. I know you said to use Nikon glass, but in this case I would use the Sigma instead. It's $400 cheaper for a lens I would not use much and the quality of the Sigma 14mm is fairly good.

I guess I can afford to swap the 85/1.8 for the 105/2.8 Micro after all. And probably a 2x teleconverter as well!

--
Ràvén

donr52 · Jul 23, 2002

Oh, man, this is the most fun I've had since we registered for the wedding...

For what I do, with $5k I could get both the zooms AND the primes I want, and then figure out what to take with me for any given shoot:

17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
80-200/2.8 non AFS - $750 at B&H

20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
85/1.8 AFD - $310
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590

Shoot, $20 over. Well, I'll happily spend $20 of my own money for THIS collection.

What's the budget for filters?

donr

Marshall Aiken · Jul 23, 2002

donr52 said:
Oh, man, this is the most fun I've had since we registered for the
wedding...

For what I do, with $5k I could get both the zooms AND the primes I
want, and then figure out what to take with me for any given shoot:

17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
80-200/2.8 non AFS - $750 at B&H

20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
85/1.8 AFD - $310
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590

Shoot, $20 over. Well, I'll happily spend $20 of my own money for
THIS collection.

What's the budget for filters?

donr

Marshall Aiken · Jul 23, 2002

Where did you come up w/ these lens prices. I haven't seen anywhere where I can buy any of these lenses at these prices. I just bought the 80-200 2.8 AFS and the 105 Micro 2.8 from wolf/Ritz and I paid way more than that. I am still within my 7 day full return period. I paid $1529.00 for the 80-200 and $781.05 for the 105 Micro. Someone please tell me where to find these cheaper so I can return these, save some money and possibly buy another lens with the savings.

Thanks

Marshall Aiken said:
donr52 said:

Oh, man, this is the most fun I've had since we registered for the
wedding...

For what I do, with $5k I could get both the zooms AND the primes I
want, and then figure out what to take with me for any given shoot:

17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
80-200/2.8 non AFS - $750 at B&H

20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
85/1.8 AFD - $310
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590

Shoot, $20 over. Well, I'll happily spend $20 of my own money for
THIS collection.

What's the budget for filters?

donr

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Kevin Roczey · Jul 23, 2002

This is a pretty fine line up. A question for Ron, could you use the TC-14e with the 135/2DC to cover the 180/2.8D?

Kevin R.

Ron Reznick said:
On a $5K budget based on your prices, to cover all situations, here
is what I'd select:

17-35 AFS $1280
60 Micro $310
85/1.4D $800
135/2DC $830
180/2.8D $590
300/4 AFS $880
TC-14e $320

Darn. I went $10 over...

I'd bet a fair number of folks would rather work with the 17-35,
28-70 and 80-200 AFS zooms along with the 300/4 AFS at $150 over
budget though. There is convenience gained at the expense of weight
and loss of some quality, as well as flare issues, etc., but I do
understand that some folks would rather carry and shoot a couple of
lenses to cover the range, and they'd try to ignore the weight.

Generally, shooting mostly primes, I carry three lenses to cover
what I foresee my needs will be on a shoot and find that I rarely
have problems. For instance, the 17-35, 85 and 135 together cover
one heck of a lot of situations except for the long work or macro,
and the 60, 135 and 300 makes an excellent field kit. The 85, 180
and 300 make a great telephoto kit too.

I'm sure you get the idea.

--
Ron Reznick
http://digital-images.net
http://trapagon.com

Anthony Medici · Jul 23, 2002

I think he quoted prices from B&H photo ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com ). You will also find a few other good retailers. ( http://www.canogacamera.com ) & ( http://www.robertsimaging.com ) are also worth looking into (There are some others too). However, I don't deal with Ritz, Wolfe, Camera World and most locations in Brooklyn NY anymore.

Tony

Marshall Aiken said:
Where did you come up w/ these lens prices. I haven't seen anywhere
where I can buy any of these lenses at these prices. I just bought
the 80-200 2.8 AFS and the 105 Micro 2.8 from wolf/Ritz and I paid
way more than that. I am still within my 7 day full return period.
I paid $1529.00 for the 80-200 and $781.05 for the 105 Micro.
Someone please tell me where to find these cheaper so I can return
these, save some money and possibly buy another lens with the
savings.

Thanks

donr52 · Jul 23, 2002

Marshall -

These are B&H Photo prices, for Imported (not US warrantied) lenses. I didn't compare all of the prices Zoe posted here with the B&H site, but he's to the penny (give or take a cent) on the lenses I care about...

donr

Marshall Aiken said:
Where did you come up w/ these lens prices. I haven't seen anywhere
where I can buy any of these lenses at these prices. I just bought
the 80-200 2.8 AFS and the 105 Micro 2.8 from wolf/Ritz and I paid
way more than that. I am still within my 7 day full return period.
I paid $1529.00 for the 80-200 and $781.05 for the 105 Micro.
Someone please tell me where to find these cheaper so I can return
these, save some money and possibly buy another lens with the
savings.

Thanks
Marshall Aiken wrote:

James Haskell · Jul 23, 2002

Marshall,

These are B&H imported pricing, rounded up to the next $10. I have friends whose "imported" B&H lens went bad, but B&H replaced it quickly (within the one-year warranty), so IMHO it is pretty safe to go this route. Personally, that is the only thing I do (and buying from Adorama also).

James

P.s. I have been an unrepentant critique of B&H in certain small area of their business which affects me but not most people, hence nobody can accuse me of being a B&H homer trying to promote their business. In fact Mr Posner and myself still have an outstanding public disagreement...

Marshall Aiken said:
Thanks

Marshall Aiken said:

donr52 said:

Oh, man, this is the most fun I've had since we registered for the
wedding...

For what I do, with $5k I could get both the zooms AND the primes I
want, and then figure out what to take with me for any given shoot:

17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
80-200/2.8 non AFS - $750 at B&H

20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
85/1.8 AFD - $310
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590

Shoot, $20 over. Well, I'll happily spend $20 of my own money for
THIS collection.

What's the budget for filters?

donr

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James Haskell · Jul 23, 2002

I am not Ron, but is a pro and teaches photography also. Drive me nuts that people are wanting to put a 2x on 85/1.4 or 20/2.8, etc, quit it already.

You get Nikkor and expensive items like 135/2 DC because you want the best picture, why would you go mess it up by adding more lens surfaces?

It is like taking Sandra Bullock to the Oscars... in a 10-year-old JUNKER!

The top lenses are mostly designed to work by themselves, to obtain the best results. Only in limited cases would you use a converter, like a 500/4 AFS-II, or 300/2.8.

In photography, one plus one does not equal two, it equals near-zero!

Sorry to blow off steam on you. I was going to take it out by talking about that village idiot in the big house, but his thugs maybe watching...

James

Kevin Roczey said:
This is a pretty fine line up. A question for Ron, could you use
the TC-14e with the 135/2DC to cover the 180/2.8D?

Kevin R.

Ron Reznick · Jul 23, 2002

Kevin, you'd have to modify the mounting plate on the TC -- it has an indexing key that makes it mount only to the AFS lenses unless that is filed down. I haven't done that, so I haven't tested the TC on the 135/2.

Ron

Kevin Roczey said:
Kevin R.

Ron Reznick said:

On a $5K budget based on your prices, to cover all situations, here
is what I'd select:

17-35 AFS $1280
60 Micro $310
85/1.4D $800
135/2DC $830
180/2.8D $590
300/4 AFS $880
TC-14e $320

Darn. I went $10 over...

I'd bet a fair number of folks would rather work with the 17-35,
28-70 and 80-200 AFS zooms along with the 300/4 AFS at $150 over
budget though. There is convenience gained at the expense of weight
and loss of some quality, as well as flare issues, etc., but I do
understand that some folks would rather carry and shoot a couple of
lenses to cover the range, and they'd try to ignore the weight.

Generally, shooting mostly primes, I carry three lenses to cover
what I foresee my needs will be on a shoot and find that I rarely
have problems. For instance, the 17-35, 85 and 135 together cover
one heck of a lot of situations except for the long work or macro,
and the 60, 135 and 300 makes an excellent field kit. The 85, 180
and 300 make a great telephoto kit too.

I'm sure you get the idea.

--
Ron Reznick
http://digital-images.net
http://trapagon.com

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Ron Reznick
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KeNg81003 · Jul 23, 2002

GoldenHammer said:
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
85/1.4 AFD - $800
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF (or 70-200/2.8 VR) - $1270
TC-14E II - $320

Total = 4,990

Golden Hammer,

Please could you explain why you chose the 14/28 AFD ED and the 28/1.4 AFD ? (I assume both are Nikkors) Thanks.

KeNg

Phil97249 · Jul 23, 2002

For the rest of my life? I would not use imported lens... I will want easy repair.

I would get the following:
Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 AFS-ED $1440
Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 AFS-ED $1500
Nikon 80-400 f/4.5-5.6 VR-ED $1400

That brings you to $4340.

Then add some high quality B+W multicoat filters.
3 x B+W UV Haze 10 (MRC) $112 each (so $336)
1 x B+W Circular Polarizer (MRC) $150

You still have money to spare.

Phil

Zoe James said:
Well, as a mea culpa to those who complain that 2 lenses are not
enough, let's do a $5000 lens budget, to acommodate all situations
for the rest of your professional life, using B&H Imported Pricing,
and original Nikon equipment when possible.

I compiled a list of lenses and related items, and price, feel free
to cut and paste.

James

P.s. This is a biggie, will take even me a while to decide.

8/4 Sigma Fisheye AFD - $450
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
18-35/3.5-4.5 AFD EDIF - $400
20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
24-85/2.8-4 AFD IF - $470
24-120/3.5-5.6 AFD - $410
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
28/2.8 AFD - $180
28/3.5 AIS PC - $850
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
28-105/3.5-4.5 AFD IF - $290
35/2 AFD - $230
35-70/2.8 AFD - $530
45/2.8 P - $290
50/1.4 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
60/2.8 AFD Micro - $310
70-180/4.5-5.6 ED Micro - $630
70-300/4-5.6 AFG - $100
70-300/4-5.6 AFD - $250
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
85/1.4 AFD - $800
85/1.8 AFD - $310
85/2.8 PC Micro - $1020
105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510
105/2 AFD DC - $730
135/2 AFD DC - $830
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590
200/4 AFD EDIF - $1080
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
TC-20E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

James Haskell · Jul 23, 2002

Let see, if I was a wedding photographer, I might do this:

17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
50/1.4 AFD - $270
135/2 AFD DC - $830
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320

James

Zoe James said:
Well, as a mea culpa to those who complain that 2 lenses are not
enough, let's do a $5000 lens budget, to acommodate all situations
for the rest of your professional life, using B&H Imported Pricing,
and original Nikon equipment when possible.

I compiled a list of lenses and related items, and price, feel free
to cut and paste.

James

P.s. This is a biggie, will take even me a while to decide.

8/4 Sigma Fisheye AFD - $450
14/2.8 AFD ED - $1220
17-35/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1280
18-35/3.5-4.5 AFD EDIF - $400
20/2.8 AFD - $390
24/2.8 AFD - $270
24-85/2.8-4 AFD IF - $470
24-120/3.5-5.6 AFD - $410
28/1.4 AFD - $1380
28/2.8 AFD - $180
28/3.5 AIS PC - $850
28-70/2.8 AFD EDIF - $1330
28-105/3.5-4.5 AFD IF - $290
35/2 AFD - $230
35-70/2.8 AFD - $530
45/2.8 P - $290
50/1.4 AFD - $270
50/1.8 AFD - $100
60/2.8 AFD Micro - $310
70-180/4.5-5.6 ED Micro - $630
70-300/4-5.6 AFG - $100
70-300/4-5.6 AFD - $250
80-200/2.8 AFS EDIF - $1270
80-400/4.5-5.6 VR AFD ED - $1130
85/1.4 AFD - $800
85/1.8 AFD - $310
85/2.8 PC Micro - $1020
105/2.8 AFD Micro - $510
105/2 AFD DC - $730
135/2 AFD DC - $830
180/2.8 AFD EDIF - $590
200/4 AFD EDIF - $1080
300/2.8 AFS-II EDIF - $3500
300/4 AFS EDIF - $880
TC-14E II - $320
TC-20E II - $320
Kenko Extension Tube Set AFD (12, 20, 36mm) - $150

$5000 Lens Budget

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