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Old 05-21-2011, 10:41 PM
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Hi everyone,
I'm looking to expand my lens inventory and need some advice.

I currently own a Nikkon D60 with a standard 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G lens and a 55-200mm 4-5.6G lens.

I need something that will allow me to produce high quality close-range portraits in low-lighting with a shallow depth of field (a nice bokeh), and I would like to making my focal point look larger than life. Almost a fish-eye effect but not quite as rounded.

Price Range: Under $1000

Suggestions?

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Old 05-21-2011, 11:05 PM
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Price range?

I have the Nikon 24-70 2.8 and it produce very nice bokeh and great for portrait. I just picked up the 70-200 2.8 and heard that it is great for portrait also. I haven't have the chance to use it yet.
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:52 PM
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For under $1000, the 85mm f/1.8 is a great option, but it doesnt autofocus on your D60.
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