Lens choice

<p>Hi,<br>

going with the oft-quoted mantra of investing in quality lenses rather than spending the money on a new body, I have the following quandry.<br>

Next summer I will look to upgrade my trusty D80 to the D700 (or equivalent at that time). For now I have a chance to buy either (funds won't permit both...) a used copy of a 28mm 2.8 AIS or a 35mm 1.4 AIS.<br>

Both are highly rated lenses and I don't mind stumping up a bit more cash for the 35mm.<br>

My only beef is that I bought the 35mm f2 AF-D earlier this year - nice lens for all sorts of occasions. Would the 35mm 1.4 beat it for the cost, or should I just plump for the 28mm for now?<br>

andyc</p>

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<p>I guess not. The AF 35mm/2.0 is an excellent choise IMO - I have one myself. Bang for the bucks!</p>

<p>I had looked into a 35mm lens for my D700. I like fast lenses but decided to good with the 35mm f2 AIS after reading about them at <a href="http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html">http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html</a><br>

I also have and enjoy the Nikkor 28mm f2 AIS. I would just keep your f2 unless you really need one faster stop. Used f1.4's are about twice the price of f2's bigger and heavier.</p>

<p>The mantra says: RATHER get a better lens THAN a better body. Maybe you do not need a new lens at all.</p>

<p>Rene makes a good point...we will always have "one more lens" to get...<br>

If you must get one, Get the 35 1.4. Speed is always a more important factor that wide angle, and your 35 can easily serve as a 28...in the words of Ernst Haas...<br>

"Best wide-angle lens? Two steps backward."</p>

<p>"Best wide-angle lens? Two steps backward."<br>

Ok unless you already have your back to the wall, or are on the edge of a cliff.<br>

...Wayne</p>