Originally posted by pres589 I think 70-200's are used for such purposes. I think being able to move wider from 70 back to 50mm would be of more value vs. going longer from 135 to 200mm, if you know what I mean. The D-FA*70-200 is also really large and heavy for its class and the 50-135 might be easier to lug around.
I know what you mean, besides lot of 70-200 shooters uses the long end (135-200) for portraits. But actually fast nifty or 85 would perhaps do better? As you almost said. But that is different story, and zooms are practical solutions. As I understand, all 70-200/2.8 lenses are heavy and big. There is something what 50-135 zoom could do for FF, but isit still ’fast’ and long enough...well that 70-200/4 should get rid of that heavy and large part. Perhaps there should be limited 60-150/3,5 zoom. Small, sharp and little a bit odd. FF compactible ofcourse.