"Lal C. Dissanayake Jnr" wrote: >Could someone tell me about the quality difference between using a AF80-200 >f/2.8D vs a prime lens such as AF85 f/1.8D or AF 105 f/2D for portraits and >general use. I have the 80-200/f2.8D N and the 85/f1.8D. I prefer the 85 for portraits. The zoom has a bit of distortion, it doesn't focus as closely as the 85 and it isn't as fast as the 85 - so there is less control over depth of field. The color, sharpness, contrast and brilliance of the 85 and 80-200 are all very good with both lenses. The main reason I prefer the 85 over the zoom is its shorter minimum focusing distance. David Johnson
