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<p>Jeez, my reply to Peter had its' formatting just molested!!! Not intentional dude. :)</p>

<p>@Peter Hamm: Re-reading my post I guess I didn't really make it clear, but I do KNOW when I'll be upgrading to FX, which would be after the currently-owned D90 or the D95 (if specs are truly worth it). The only reason I don't upgrade now is for lack of regular need (a well-done DX-sized RAW can still look pretty damn acceptable when exposed/processed properly), and that I'll wait for the D700 replacement next year to get either better sensor/features, or at least a better used price on the load of D700's that will be sold towards respective replacement.<br>

As far as "<em>keeping on going with your D90 till you KNOW *why* you need FX enough to buy it</em>" (*emphasis* mine)... The "why" is pretty obvious and not the topic I raise (nor see why it would be in question), but no worries for mentioning it. To sum up why it appeals to me: a larger sensor and all the extra detail that comes with it, cleaner high ISOs, as well as lens numbers (and distortion) returning to thier true values, etc etc. If I didn't know *why*, I wouldn't look at 2000€ plus in lens replacement, but I suppose there's the people with more dollars than sense.<br>

I appreciate your point, I just don't see where it comes from, especially since I'm not asking "oh and does anyone thing FX is really worth it?".<br>

And as just explained I do "KNOW" I'll be going to FX, which is why I listed the Nikon 35mm f2.0, not the f1.8DX. Also, used shopping is certainly a nice way to go on budget (like I mention towards the Nikon 70-200), but some of these lenses (especially the Tokina 11-16) can be seriously tricky to find 2nd hand.<br>

Lastly, regarding the Tokina 11-16: I'll probably have to bite the bullet and buy that new, for my needs I use wide quite often so certainly not towards the end of my 'buy' list. Also worth a mention is that the older Nikon 35mm f2 had some serious blade problems, and also worth a new purchase.<br>

If I may ask, do you shoot wide often, and another lens trumps your Tokina? Or do you just not need wide often, and that's why you say it gets little use? Please do tell?<br>

Trusting my words don't sound troll-y for length or tone (your thoughts are surely appreciated, if a tad confusing), if so I firmly accuse this day for being a Monday!!! :p</p>

<p>@Hans Janssen: Good point for sure, thanks for spotting that (musta brain-farted during my research, I thought the more-appealing-in-my-case 28-70mm 2.8 was the DX fit...duh to me).<br>

It sounds like you like it, is it still in good shape after living on your D700? I'm very weary with Tamron lenses for build quality, but to be fair it's been from having the more consumer level stuff.<br>

Thanks for the thoughts. :)</p>

<p>Hi everyone, first time poster, long time reader. Hope what I lay out below makes sense to the group.<br /><br />After a turn of financial good luck, I have the chance to make some lens changes on my crop Nikon DX system<br />(D90), selling off some lenses and gettting some new ones towards a full frame (FF) system... but while staying<br />in crop for the time being.<br /><br />Basically, I want to start rotating in FF lenses, with a healthy tilt towards fast 2.8 lenses where possible.<br /><br />My type of work?: Stock, travel, people, events, macro. My site is <a href="http://www.Foto-Andy.com">www.Foto-Andy.com</a> risk seeing how I shoot wide in subject and style with creative flair blah blah blah :p .<br /><br />First, out with the old glass:<br /><br />-Nikon 18-200 f3.5/5.6 VR (too soft, too slow on the f)<br />-Tokina 12-24 f4 (moving to 11-16 f2.8)<br />-Nikon 28-105mm 3.5/5.6 with the shockingly-passable Macro.<br /><br />The D90 could also go, depends on rumored D95 to come. At the end of the day, it (the D90 and crop in general)<br />suits my needs right now, and I have both 35mm and 6*6 film if I need <em>superfly </em>quality for client commisions<br />(rarely right now). Also rather wait on D95 if it means getting FF that much sooner due to saved $$$.<br /><br />Now, the potential new lenses. Note this is keeping to a budget, okay to go 3rd party, and with travel and event<br />work requiring a reasonably small bag (Lowepro Fastpack 350 or Tenba Messenger bag):<br /><br />- Nikon 35mm f/2D (default prime low light, better for FF as 35 f1.8 is DX only)<br />- Tokina 11-16 f2.8 (a DX only I know, but cheaper than the Nikon and not the Sigma wides I loathe)<br />- Tamron 17-50 f2,8 (walkaround lens for event work, weddings etc)<br />- Tokina 100 macro f2.8 (for travel and studio marco work)<br />- Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 or Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 (I use telephoto much less than wide, so I'll likely go nikon by<br />waiting for a deal)<br />- A good 2x teleconverter, again I've rarely been pressed beyond 200mm, even on film.<br /><br />Any thoughts, alternatives, funny oneliners are greatly appreciated!</p>