[hipmom]

I currently have a Nikon d40x

For lens, I have the
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Auto Focus Nikkor Lens (Which I love and hardly take off)

AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED

and the kit Lens 18-55 that came with it.
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I am shooting a lot of natural lightening portraits of families and children. I would like to continue to build that business doing portraits inside and out. My 50 has been great for that- but it is all I know.

I have kids- I would like to shoot youth sports indoor, like basketball as well.

I was considering getting the AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Telephoto for Indoor because everyone says that rocks for portraits and indoor sports. Does that meet both of my needs?


Eventually I want to shoot football and will purchase the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II (2.9x) Zoom for Sports.



Here are my questions:

1. Should I buy the 70-200 or the 85? or-

2. Should I invest in a Nikon 300s or a 700 and forget the lens for now. Is a new camera what I need if I want to get more serious, or will my d40x do the trick for awhile?

3. Which lens would you suggest?

Struggling to spend money-
Thanks in Advance


Lens Wish List

AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Wide Angle

$799.95



AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II (2.9x) Zoom for Sports

$1929.25



AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Telephoto for Indoor

$1229.95



Flash Wish List

Speedlight SB-900

$469.95



Camera Wish List

Nikon D700 $2699.00

Nikon D300s $1931.45