Originally posted by fulcrumx29 Keepers: DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA 55-300, FA 43 1.9, DA 70 2.4
To sell: DA 16-45, another FA 43 1.9
Can't decide: FA 50 1.4, D FA 50 2.8 macro or DA 35 2.8 macro
What you're doing looks good to me. I don't think you need the FA 50mm. The 43mm is fast enough for low light and the 70mm is a nicer portrait length. I know people rave about the DA 35's rendering, but really, the DA 16-50 is very strong at 35mm and just as fast.
I like shooting macros. Subject distance is a concern because I often shoot insects. I tried a 35mm Ltd and for 1:1 macro I was virtually touching the subject. I don't imagine the 50mm macro would be a lot better, so my move would be to sell off the "can't decide" list and get a D FA 100mm macro.