But are the people on this forum a representative sample of the dlsr owners? I personally doubt it. But still it's interesting to see that the people on this forum want to make full use of their cameras.
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But are the people on this forum a representative sample of the dlsr owners? I personally doubt it. But still it's interesting to see that the people on this forum want to make full use of their cameras.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
That is the only one for the moment, but I am seriously looking into acquiring one or two more.
That is the only one for the moment, but I am seriously looking into acquiring one or two more.
Right now I'm trying talk myself into the Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye.
I currently use the following on my D90...
Nikkor 10-24
Nikkor 16-85
Nikkor 70-300
16-85 is my walk around lens. although i use the 10-24 a lot, too. I have not used the 70-300 as much as I thought I would, but love it when needed.
I currently use the following on my D90...
Nikkor 10-24
Nikkor 16-85
Nikkor 70-300
16-85 is my walk around lens. although i use the 10-24 a lot, too. I have not used the 70-300 as much as I thought I would, but love it when needed.
For my Rebel XT: 2 (In my sig)
Some old film SLR that I could not even tell if I was zooming or focusing until I looked through the viewfinder, 100% manual lens
Other: PowerShot a1000 IS (my only IS lens), some old olympus PnS, A video camera, a "Disposable (quality wise)" video camera, Dad's Phone (Mom's does not have a camera OR MMS), A few pinholes that naturally occur, That's all I can think of.
My lenses were not the kit at all, I bought my XT body only and used the lenses from a old film rebel on my XT
Some old film SLR that I could not even tell if I was zooming or focusing until I looked through the viewfinder, 100% manual lens
Other: PowerShot a1000 IS (my only IS lens), some old olympus PnS, A video camera, a "Disposable (quality wise)" video camera, Dad's Phone (Mom's does not have a camera OR MMS), A few pinholes that naturally occur, That's all I can think of.
My lenses were not the kit at all, I bought my XT body only and used the lenses from a old film rebel on my XT
Not too interested in gear unless I am faced with an obstacle that my current needs don't meet. If my job didn't require it, I doubt I'd even know what lenses are new and current.
I have a 50mm f/1.8 and the 24-105mm f/4 for my 5D. If I need wide, I'll borrow a 17-40 f/4.
I have a 50mm f/1.8 and the 24-105mm f/4 for my 5D. If I need wide, I'll borrow a 17-40 f/4.
24-105mm L F/4
70-300mm DO F/4.5
Lensbaby
In the next week I will be adding these to my list:
180mm Macro L F/3.5
14mm L F2.8 II
1.4 extender
70-300mm DO F/4.5
Lensbaby
In the next week I will be adding these to my list:
180mm Macro L F/3.5
14mm L F2.8 II
1.4 extender
Six... for now
Tokina 12-24 f/4.0 (original screw drive) - really sharp, a bit flare prone. Real nice at both ends of range, unexpectedly useful at 24mm on a D50. Works on full-frame body from 16-24mm.
Nikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 kit (I'll probably keep for when I want to travel light, sharp, but slow)
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF (excellent portrait lens on crop-sensor, normal on DX)
Nikkor 55-200 f/4.5-5.6 (probably keep for some travel use, sharp, but slow)
Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8 AF-ED (two-ring version) - actually much faster AF on a D50 than I had expected. Excellent glass, heavy.
Nikkor 300 f/4.0 AF-ED (older, non-AF-S version) - built like a tank, rivals the f/2.8 version in IQ.
Six for now... probably heading up to 8-9. Still looking to fill a hole or two, looking at adding a D700 body down the line, and also upgrading my D50 to another DX body, most likely a D90 as a second body (mainly for the added reach for wildlife photography.) Additional lenses will have to work on both DX and FX. Most likely candidates are a macro 100mm type, and a fast, wide prime (20, 24 or 30mm) and a 1.4x or 1.7x TC for the long glass. I'm definitely on a tight budget so I seriously look for excellent/mint used gear.
Tokina 12-24 f/4.0 (original screw drive) - really sharp, a bit flare prone. Real nice at both ends of range, unexpectedly useful at 24mm on a D50. Works on full-frame body from 16-24mm.
Nikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 kit (I'll probably keep for when I want to travel light, sharp, but slow)
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF (excellent portrait lens on crop-sensor, normal on DX)
Nikkor 55-200 f/4.5-5.6 (probably keep for some travel use, sharp, but slow)
Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8 AF-ED (two-ring version) - actually much faster AF on a D50 than I had expected. Excellent glass, heavy.
Nikkor 300 f/4.0 AF-ED (older, non-AF-S version) - built like a tank, rivals the f/2.8 version in IQ.
Six for now... probably heading up to 8-9. Still looking to fill a hole or two, looking at adding a D700 body down the line, and also upgrading my D50 to another DX body, most likely a D90 as a second body (mainly for the added reach for wildlife photography.) Additional lenses will have to work on both DX and FX. Most likely candidates are a macro 100mm type, and a fast, wide prime (20, 24 or 30mm) and a 1.4x or 1.7x TC for the long glass. I'm definitely on a tight budget so I seriously look for excellent/mint used gear.
This made me snort my milk out my nose...!! I guess some photogs have to be ready for anything...! I love this photo. I also would love to see this guys shots. I'm sure they come out all sorts of crooked.
Crooked? Nay, he purposefully tilts his shots for dramatic effect.
But back on topic. Like most folks here, I've got too many and not enough.
Too many to carry at once and not enough to cover every subject I want to shoot. Anyhow, 8 lenses: 3 L's (all zoom), 2 primes, 3 Sigma zooms.I own a D90 currently with the following:
AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR (kit)
AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikkor 35mm 1:2
AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro
AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G
The sad thing is that I have collected these lenses over the last three months and I need to find a bag that I can carry it all in.
AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR (kit)
AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikkor 35mm 1:2
AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro
AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G
The sad thing is that I have collected these lenses over the last three months and I need to find a bag that I can carry it all in.
Humorous
btw. the guy clearly shoots Canon, but has Nikon neck straps for some not apparent reason...
Bought a 5D MK II so I have to update my lenses:
Canon EF 17-40 F4L
Canon EF 85 F1.8
Canon EF 24-105 F4L IS
Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro EX DG HSM
Sigma 1.4 EX DG APO Auto Focus TC.
Now its seven! Where will it end......
Wow, I guess there *is* another way of seeing things. I myself would never buy that kit! Opinions do vary, obviously...
Closest to my preference would be that 70-200 which I also have as f/2.8 IS variant. That also almost covers the 85 f/1.8 and 100-400 IS if I borrow an extender for the longer reach. Also, I'm planning to buy 16-35 f/2.8 eventually so that's rather close to the 17-40 but why on earth would you want to have 24-105 f/4 if you already have plenty of lenses covering that focal length range?
Beats me, but to repeat myself opinions do vary. I just don't get it.
Okay, let's post my minimal dream setup since I might otherwise seem like a flaming troll which I'm not
16-35 f/2.8L
50 f/1.2L
135 f/2.0L
70-200 f/2.8L IS
I currently have 1 of 4, with poor man's 50L wannabe with the 30 f/1.4 Sigma (I'm on a 40D). My next purchase most likely will be the 16-35 mark1, but I won't rest until I have that 135 baby as well
and once I go full frame, I'm going to have to buy that 50L too.Why?
50mm focal length equivalent is perfect walkaround lens. Now that I have crop body, the Sigma 30mm is perfect for it. Just as 50L will be even more perfect for a full frame body
And while on the road, the 16-35 and 135 combo is perfect space-saver while being top performer as well. Obviously I'm using that white beauty for action, concerts and portraits - aka special occasions.The quiver I want!
I've got the 17-40L. I want all the rest you list plus the 85mm 1.8.
(My other lens is a kit 28-135mm. Meeeh...picked it up cheap with a used 1Ds I bought off a friend of mine.)
I've got the 17-40L. I want all the rest you list plus the 85mm 1.8.
(My other lens is a kit 28-135mm. Meeeh...picked it up cheap with a used 1Ds I bought off a friend of mine.)
Humorous
btw. the guy clearly shoots Canon, but has Nikon neck straps for some not apparent reason...
I noticed that too. Wonder why?
Anyway, I have two lenses that I count as my current crop. I have the 17-40L and the 70-200L. I am also looking to get the 24-70L to go in the middle.
Oh and I have a 1.4 TC that I use with the 70-200. Oh and all Canon.
So wait, your going to get a 100-400, 85 1.8 AND a 24-105 out of a 70-200 with a TC? Good luck.
Please note that I'm planning to buy 16-35 f/2.8 so if I have that AND the 70-200 I'm pretty much covered. All the better if I also have that 50L and TC in the pocket, but even with those two I would never miss the slow 24-105.
In fact, I don't miss any lens slower than f/2.8 because I've been spoiled with fast lenses