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What lens is on your camera the most?
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I normally use the Nikkor 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5. It's an old lens, but it is very useful for most kind of situations. And it also has Macro capabilities, so it is also very useful for this.
Truth is that if Nikon ever made a new model of this lens it would certainly be a killer for me. It has an excellent bokeh, it is great for macro, has good telephoto range and also good wide range.
This is the lens I am talking about.
Anyone here think we would see something like this coming from Nikon in the feature?
Truth is that if Nikon ever made a new model of this lens it would certainly be a killer for me. It has an excellent bokeh, it is great for macro, has good telephoto range and also good wide range.
This is the lens I am talking about.
Anyone here think we would see something like this coming from Nikon in the feature?
Zuiko 14-54mm** 2.8-3.5. Excellent all-purpose lens. 
** crop factor 2 gives 35mm eqivalent of 28-108mm
** crop factor 2 gives 35mm eqivalent of 28-108mm
Canon 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM. Perhaps not the greatest in the Canon line-up but I really like the focal length range and the IS.
I must have one of the better copies as the shots I get with it on my aging Canon D60 are very decent indeed. Whereas the ones we have at work are both rather soft.
If I was to replace it I'd probably go for the 24-105mm f4L IS USM.
And while I appreciate the benefits of primes, I find myself using them only for special cases.
I must have one of the better copies as the shots I get with it on my aging Canon D60 are very decent indeed. Whereas the ones we have at work are both rather soft.
If I was to replace it I'd probably go for the 24-105mm f4L IS USM.
And while I appreciate the benefits of primes, I find myself using them only for special cases.
Landscapes and such, 99% of the time: Tokina 12-24mm f/4
My wife's dog, my older kids playing outside, my wife, etc.: Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Photos of large wildlife such as moose, down to beaver or such: EF 200mm f/2.8L, plus Kenko 1.4x tele (when needed).
Close-ups: EF-200mm L (same as above), and for a little closer I add a Kenko tube or two.
Closer?: I have an old Sigma 70-300 macro lens that I seldom use, but it works for things like this:
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My wife's dog, my older kids playing outside, my wife, etc.: Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Photos of large wildlife such as moose, down to beaver or such: EF 200mm f/2.8L, plus Kenko 1.4x tele (when needed).
Close-ups: EF-200mm L (same as above), and for a little closer I add a Kenko tube or two.
Closer?: I have an old Sigma 70-300 macro lens that I seldom use, but it works for things like this:
Nothing but the best for portraits?
I hear that the 135mm L is another outstanding lens, and like the 85, sharp as a tack.
I also own that one. On a 1.3 crop body (1dMIII) it's a bit long for indoor studio work. It's much less costly and is also a GREAT lens and would be even better on a FF camera.
70-200mm f/2.8L IS but I'm gravitating toward using the 85mm f/1.2L -- it's ultra dreamy.
I had a chance to play with that lens today with a 1D and man was that setup heavy! For me anything past 85mm is overkill for what I do as I detest zooms but acknowledge they have to exist!
Another vote for wanting the 85 f1.2L.
My general carry round lens is the EF24-105. Though in the bag is usually the EF50mm f/1.4 and the EF15mm Fisheye f/2.8 as well.
80% of the time, my Pentax is wearing a Sigma 24-135 2.8-4.5.
10% of the time, if I need a little wider view, or if I want to have a lighter combo to carry, I put on the Pentax 18-35 FAJ.
5% of the time, I like to put on older primes. My favourite is the 55mm 1.8 Super Takumar (M42 mount with K-mount adapter.)
5% it's something else (Pentax 28-90 FA, Sigma 70-210 UCII, etc.)
You will note that I shoot both digital and film, and would LOVE a Pentax full-frame DSLR. So I try to only buy full-frame compatible lenses.
10% of the time, if I need a little wider view, or if I want to have a lighter combo to carry, I put on the Pentax 18-35 FAJ.
5% of the time, I like to put on older primes. My favourite is the 55mm 1.8 Super Takumar (M42 mount with K-mount adapter.)
5% it's something else (Pentax 28-90 FA, Sigma 70-210 UCII, etc.)
You will note that I shoot both digital and film, and would LOVE a Pentax full-frame DSLR. So I try to only buy full-frame compatible lenses.
Exact same here, Pentax kit lens... Don't laugh guys for a kit lens it's not that bad..... Honestly