I've decided on what Nikon lenses I will get

[Daniel Browning]

Have you considered the Samyang/Rokinon primes?

Yes. They are really right up my alley. I do a ton of video and stills in manual focus, probably the majority of my time with the camera, so I've looked closely at them. But there are still times when I really want a good autofocus, so I was hoping to get the all-in-one package.

They manual focus, manual aperture, but they're supposed to be quite sharp, and wallet friendly, while being quite nice and fast.

I was thinking about doing the Samyang 14mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4, then cover my autofocus needs with just the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8. That still leaves $1000 or so left over for something else.

[Mark Elberson]

I was thinking about doing the Samyang 14mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4, then cover my autofocus needs with just the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8. That still leaves $1000 or so left over for something else.

For a video shooter this sounds like a great idea. With the extra g-wiz I'd consider an SB-910 for starters.

Congrats Daniel, you have done what Jon & I have only dreamed of! I still have very high hopes for the Mark III though :-)

[Daniel Browning]

Hmm... maybe I was too quick to pass over the Sigma 85mm f/1.4. Bryan's trouble with focusing issues has me worried, but maybe it's better for the Nikon mount. Neither of the Nikon 85mm's are speed demons, they say.