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90/2.0 handheld?

Started Aug 16, 2021 | Discussions thread
stratman1976
OP stratman1976 Senior Member • Posts: 1,277
Re: 90/2.0 handheld?

Jared Willson wrote:

The challenge with the ninety, especially for someone used to an 85mm on full frame, is that the focal length is just a bit too long to make it convenient. You’ll not only need a bit more working distance than with the 56, you’ll also need quite a bit higher shutter speeds —about two or three stops more between the smaller maximum aperture and the extra focal length.

If you are worried about bulk, the 56 seems like the obvious choice. If you aren’t too worried about bulk, the 50-150 would be a better solution, especially for the kids. Not practical to “zoom with your feet” when you are talking about action shots. Having OIS built in is nice, too.

I'm not worried about bulk when traveling to a destination, I have a backpack for that. It's more on day trips. I don't want to go bigger than my ThinkTank retrospective 5. So I usually bring for the day what fits in that bag. The 50-140 is just too big. The 90 would just fit.

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Nikon D700 Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.4G +12 more
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