Which lens to rent

[FateX8]

I need a lens for Christmas activities. Right now my choices are 18-200 3.5-5.6, 70-300 4.5-5.6 or 70-200 2.8. They're all VR. It's going to be indoor low light so I was thinking about the 70-200. I wanted a telephoto zoom. The only reason I even considered the 70-300 is because it was a little cheaper but not by much to rent. Oh and this is for a D200.
Well, photogs let me know what you guys think.

 

[macawmagic]

i could be wrong...but i've got a 70-300 i believe lens and in order to get a decent picture of somebody's whole body I need to be like 30 ft away. I just picked up a 17-55 lens for more interior stuff. Maybe somebody with a little more camera knowledge can say if I'm correct or not? hope that helps!

 

[FateX8]

oh and I will be about 100-200 feet away so I won't be extremely close by anymeans. I have the 18-70 kit lens and 105 macro but the 18-70 I couldn't really get a good pic.

 

[Poseidon]

The 70-200 is by far the best lens on your list, but for indoor holiday pictures, it may not be the best choice.

I would look for a 24-70 2.8, or a 50 1.8....

 

[FateX8]

I'm looking at rentglass.com if you want to take a look. Only other lens they have that I would consider is the 85 1.4 or 1.8 but I kinda wanted a zoom. Only reason I'm using this site is because I need the lens by Wednesday and this place is on the way going home.

 

[Poseidon]

Those are great lenses! AWESOME for ambient light, and portraits, but they may be to long for group shots.

You can always zoom with your feet!

 

[FateX8]

Thanks for the input, I'll check them out when I go to pick up the lens. I have the 70-200 on reserve right now. I'm more worried about the distance though, but I'll try both out before I choose.