which lens

[clive]

being a keen angler specialising in large carp/barbel and pike i would like to know which would be the best lens to put on my nikon d300.
at present i am using the 18-200mm lens i bought with the camera.
the trophy/portrait shots i do are all close up ie 4-5 feet away and just wondered if say a 50mm lens would be better.

 

[cowasaki]

being a keen angler specialising in large carp/barbel and pike i would like to know which would be the best lens to put on my nikon d300.
at present i am using the 18-200mm lens i bought with the camera.
the trophy/portrait shots i do are all close up ie 4-5 feet away and just wondered if say a 50mm lens would be better.

Try setting your 18-200 at 50mm and then dont move it.......

This is what you will get but with better IQ and vastly faster!

 

[phototuition]

The 50mm f1.8 Af will be ideal, right sort of focal length and the large aperture will enable you to blur distracting backgrounds

 

[Jim B]

50mm might be a bit too much, something like a 35mm might be a better option. You could also consider a decent wide angle zoom, such as a 17-55 2.8, or if you're on a budget a Tamron 17-50 2.8.