Photogs- which would you get?

[AmyM]

Can't decide. SB900 or 85mm 1.8 (Nikon)
I currently have a Metz speedlight (equivalent of the sb600), a zoom, a prime, and the kit lens. Plan on doing some strobist style off camera lighting so another speedlight is a necessity....but...might be shooting a beach wedding this September and I need to make sure I have the right equipment. It's not feasible to throw up a full lighting set-up outside in the sand with 50 guests. Leaning towards the lens.
Which would you get? Thank you!

 

[nesser1981]

Get the lens Amy. That's what all my teachers recommend at school. They hold their value the most.

 

[AmyM]

I really want the 85mm 1.4 but my wallet can't handle it and my brain can't justify it. $800 price differene. Sigh. Lens lust never ends.
Scared of that wedding, haven't said yes or no yet. I swore I wouldn't touch one for a few years...but..I just don't know. Gonna talk to 2 more photographesr and see what their advice is.

 

[jovi_girl]

id get the lens. But i really only shoot natural light, so im biased. lol

I shot a wedding once, even tho i swore i never would. I wouldnt do it again. The photos all turned out great and i was proud of myself, but its not my thing. Too much stress = no fun for me.

 

[ColleenSwerb]

If you already have 1 speedlight, I would go for the lens. You can rent more speedlights from various places online if you want to get some for the wedding.

I value lenses more than speedlights, but I prefer natural light too, so that's part of that.

 

[BrattyMeg]

You could always rent the lens too to make sure you really want it

 

[ColleenSwerb]

You could always rent the lens too to make sure you really want it

Also true. Being able to rent pretty much anything like that, is SO COOL to me. I want to rent a 30mm and a 85mm to try and narrow those down for myself.