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<p>Can't go wrong with the 24-70 2.8. I have the previous generation and it's on my camera most of the time. I would also look at the 50mm 1.4, it's a terrific prime and would be on my other camera most of the time. Unless you need the 70-200 VRII, I'd make it my second or third lens. It's just too long for a primary lens. </p>

Thank you all for the great insight. I'll be the first to admit that these are specialized and I'm not a fan of dropping so much money on specialized lenses but they are lenses that get use in situations I face. I'm actually not a huge fan of fisheye but I get asked about those types of shots and try to give the client what they want. I'm not against the 14-24 other than my fear of damaging the lens (how could you not be nervous without a filter!?), but I've just never found a need to go that wide. In terms of a backup for the 24-70, I'd love to own the 24 1.4 at some point as I believe that every lens after that is playing for second (except of course the new 400 2.8 that I got to test drive last summer and will forever be know as "The Precious"). The one wild card that I have, And I loved William W.'s post because it was so well written, is redundancy. I would love to get any thoughts on the 16-35 f4. I've heard great things but haven't tested that one. Would anyone put that one into the conversation as the competition beater here? The speed worries me as I don't like using glass over 2.8 just in case I ever need to go wide open. I continue to appreciate the comments and really have enjoyed reading this discussion. While I am leaning toward the 105, I hate lenses that sit in my bag only to see action little of the time. Why why the 50 and the 24-70 have all the fun?

<p>Hello friends, I'm trying to decide on my next lens and could use some thoughts here. I've used both lenses and think both would do nicely for my needs. So, here are the facts just in case anyone thinks "what about upgrading this instead...":<br> Shoot events, weddings, parties, portraits, etc. Also shoot the occasional golf course.<br> Currently shoot with a D4 and a D600, both bodies are perfect for my needs. Sometimes I look at the 810, but hate the idea of 36MP photos and the havoc it could wreak on my workflow/hard drives.<br> I'm good on flashes, with a 700, 900 and 910.<br> No need for software/hardware, etc.<br> Currently own 24-70, 70-200, 50 1.4 and 85 1.4. Never needed anything wider than 24mm.</p> <p>The 105 comes in handy for detail pics at weddings and I've used it for portraits but really I'm better off with the 85mm there. I definitely use the lens when I need it, but unless I'm doing a wedding (about 5-10 of these per year) I don't really have the need outside of that.<br> The 16mm fisheye is one that I recently used for the first time and loved the results. Great for dance floor pics and got some great automobile engagement shoots using it. Again, this is another one of those lenses that wouldn't get a lot of use, as it, like the 105, is pretty specialized.<br> I'm an NPS member, so I can get these on consignment but since that is limited and sometimes they may not be available it would seem better for me to own. They are around the same price so that's not really a factor.<br> I believe that's everything, any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Sorry for the lengthy post!</p>

<p>You don't need the card, just your number. It took almost 3 months for me to get my stuff. It's nothing crazy, just the card, a USB stick and an anniversary pin. The excitement is awesome, but the real magic is that number and the access it gives you to NPS and their awesome staff.</p>