18-70mm Versus 16-85mm

ellywelch

Hey Guys,

I can't decide between the 18-70mm and the 16-85mm lens. I want to use it for pet photography and I want something very sharp.

Any suggestions?

Thanks :)

Moose

Howdy @ellywelch - Regarding your pet photography, will this be more stylized portraits of animals both indoors and outdoors or is it more about capturing outdoor action (dogs running around and performing tricks)?

ellywelch

It will be outdoor portraits mostly and some action shots.

Moose

@ellywelch - For the price of the 18-70mm and the 16-85mm, I think you'd be happier with the Tamron 17-50mm (see here), especially for pet portraits and some action shots of them running/jumping.

The constant f/2.8 aperture will help you isolate the animals against a blurry background, while the 17-50mm zoom range will give you some creative freedom to compose your subject.

The bright f/2.8 aperture will also produce faster shutter speeds, which is great for capturing subjects with unpredictable movements (both indoors and outdoors). Hope that all makes sense and happy shooting! :)