Nikon 55-200mm OR 70-300mm

OK guys go some money for my birthday and its burning a hole. I was all set to get the 55-200mm nikon VR lens with my money.

BUT


Some of my nearest and dearest were very generous so is it worth the extra to get the 70-300mm?

For any newcomers that dont know me my interests are weddings and portraits mainly but this forum has got me interested in flowers and other stuff.

Any advice greatly received.

Don't know Jols, I use a 300mm because I take dogs from the ringside but would your sort of work need the extra length. May be as you are now interested in flowers a 55-200 and a nice macro would be a better choice for your interests.

oh snaps..........................now you have put something else in my head. lol.

I cant take it all in

what macro would you suggest?

Oh Gosh Jols, I'm no expert, and I don't use Nikon. Mel is a macro freak but think she is a Canon person, MS has been having fun of late with a Macro lens with very good results, may be she will have something useful to say.

I used the 70-200 2.8 for a wedding it was great! I got some really nice shots! it's great for getting the long range stuff keep out of the way and get some good natural shots!

ok snaps

This is what I have decided tonight [might change me mind tomorrow though]

I am buying the 55-200mm vr nikon lens and the nikon sb400 flashgun.


then my next purchase must be a bag...........................there is stuff everywhere lol


then I will look at macro lens maybe after christmas

Now finbar comes in and turns the apple cart upside down.

I will sleep on it.

Getting a good flash is a must for a wedding photographer Jols! I think there is one for sale in the for sale section too

I would get a flash first tbh, then decide on a lens

sigma do a 70-200mm f2.8 for half the price of the Nikkor here is a shot taken with it


taken with a D80 and a sigma 70-300 f2.8

Doh!!!!

What shall I do?

I will keep you posted.