What's missing from this arsenal?

<p>OK, don't shoot off a quick response like "what do you photograph that your presents lenses don't work well for?"</p>

<p>Instead, just based on what you see.. what lens should I add next?<br>

Here is what I have:<br>

D300<br>

Nikkor 80-200 f2.8<br>

Nikkor 50 f1.4<br>

Nikkor 85 f1.8<br>

Nikkor 18-200 f3.5-5.6<br>

Tamron 28-75 f2.8<br>

Tamron 10-24 f3.5-5.6</p>

<p>What's the next natural lens for me.<br>

I shoot sports, portraits, architecture, you name it.</p>

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<p>Well, I don't see a macro lens in there. But seriously, if you don't know what you're missing, maybe you aren't missing anything that would matter to you. I usually buy a lens because I have a definite sense that its absence is limiting me in a very specific way, not because somebody on a web forum tells me I should.</p>

<p>24/3.5 PC-E</p>

<p>A 300 2.8 with 1.4 TCE II teleconverter should do it. I cant belive you are shooting serious architecture with a 35mm system, however.</p>

<p>The all important 17-55/2.8, and then a proper tilt-shift for your architecture work. And, a larger format camera for that architecture work. But more to the point, what Craig said. What's missing is whatever will help you do the things you find are currently not working for you.<br /><br />And ... what are you doing for <em>light</em>?</p>

<p>300/4</p>

<p>How about an 80-400 VR or a 1.4x converter for the 80-200 f/2.8 for shooting sports. Another suggestion is the Nikon 10.5mm full frame fisheye.</p>

<p>Um, what DON'T your present lenses work well for? For example, 'sports' can mean anything from wrestling to skiing.</p>

<p>a 300 f/4</p>

<p>135mm 4.5 TLR Mamiya Sekor.</p>

<p>300mm f/2.8, 500mm f/4, 24mm PC-E. </p>

<p>+1 for 300/4<br>

Also replace 85/1.8 with any of 85/1.4 versions. My pick is Sigma 85/1.4 G.</p>

<p>I don't see:<br>

17-55mm f2.8<br>

24mm PC-E<br>

200-400mm f4<br>

85mm f1.4<br>

Only you know the natural next lens to get. NAS burning a hole?</p>

<p>don't forget a Micro-Nikkor AF 200</p>

<p>OK, not a quick "what is the gear not doing for you," but rather a well considered one. Here' my own thoughts. You seem to have a LOT of duplication. It's more of a hodge podge than a SYSTEM. I would start by selling stuff off. I'd get rid of both the old single focal lenses, and probably the 18-200mm. I'd replace with a Nikon 24mm PCE. Don't know how you've been shooting architecture without one. Also, what tripod/ballhead do you have? What sort of light SYSTEM are you using for portraits? For both architecture and portraits, lighting is probably the number one thing of all.<br>

All in all, my over all strategy has been to get rid of older lenses that lack modern coatings, and just have a few first class lenses, a pro class tripod/head, and a VERY robust lighting system. This gives me tremendous flexibility and capability to photo just about anything, even at night.<br>

Kent in SD</p>

<p>For Sports:</p>

<p>AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens</p>

<p>and maybe second mortgage to pay for it. :)</p>

<p>You are missing all the classic lenses.... what about 28 f/1.4?</p>

<p>You might give the 16-85 VR as a walk around lens otherwise it looks like you have the bases well covered.</p>

<p>-O</p>

<p>How about a garbage can? Then you'd have someplace to throw the 18-200 when you buy your new 16-85.</p>

Another vote for a 300/4 or 300/2.8

<p>Fish Eye ? For sports like Skatboarding <br />35mm 1.4 ? Low Light indoors<br />Noctilux ? Entering the night.... ( lisantropes.. :-) . )</p>

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<p>I shoot sports, portraits, architecture, you name it.</p>

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<p>Wildlife - 500mm f4 or 600mm f4.</p>

 

<p>Keep the 50 and the 85, sell off the rest and get a 17-55 and a 70-200 plus that 24 PC-E.</p>

<p>AF-S 35mm f/1.8.</p>

<p><em>(and yes, I would sell 18-200 and 28-75 and replace with 17-5x f/2.8 instead)</em></p>

<p>An assistant to lug around all the gear so you can actually use it all.</p>