Must-Have Glass

Nathan V · 06-30-2008, 02:07 PM

Given a perfect day to go out and photograph anything and everything... which lenses would you take with you if you could take only 4 and why would you choose them?

I only have these two right now and I'm curious what else is out there and what advantages there are to specific lenses. I like doing night and time-lapse photography as well as macro shots, myself....but my current lenses don't do marco well, haha.

Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED DX Nikkor

Killermondodude · 06-30-2008, 03:27 PM

A macro lense
a 70-200 2.8 with image stabalizing Or the 70~300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS zoom
a nifty fifty 50 mm 1.8
and an ultrawide

Nathan V · 06-30-2008, 03:55 PM

Which macro? Which ultrawide?

Killermondodude · 06-30-2008, 04:33 PM

Your nikon so your guess is as good as mine

beansbaxter · 06-30-2008, 04:49 PM

I recommend selling those 2 lenses and getting the 18-200 VR which is one lens that does what both of those 2 do.

The best 2 lens setup IMHO is my nikon 24-70 2.8 and nikon 70-200 2.8 - I am covered with both of these lenses.

Then start looking at the nikon 50mm, a macro, and a wide angle.

plummy · 06-30-2008, 05:06 PM

as far as which macro and wa, you'll have to be the judge on that. read reviews, factor in your budget. ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom...

Nathan V · 06-30-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beansbaxter

I recommend selling those 2 lenses and getting the 18-200 VR which is one lens that does what both of those 2 do.

The best 2 lens setup IMHO is my nikon 24-70 2.8 and nikon 70-200 2.8 - I am covered with both of these lenses.

Then start looking at the nikon 50mm, a macro, and a wide angle.

How much does that bad boy usually run?

beansbaxter · 06-30-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan V

How much does that bad boy usually run?

http://www.pnwdp.com/classifieds/456...0-vr-lens.html

eric · 07-01-2008, 03:07 PM

The best wide-angle is the new Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 if you can find one.

jezterr · 07-01-2008, 03:09 PM

any red-ringed lens. either black or white bodied. preferably with an L in the description.

plummy · 07-01-2008, 08:48 PM

^^

smooth one

MichelinMan · 07-01-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

any red-ringed lens. either black or white bodied. preferably with an L in the description.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plummy

^^

smooth one

LOL

Mike Reyna · 07-02-2008, 07:05 AM

Gold & black baby!

70-200 2.8 VR
105mm VR macro
85mm or 50mm 1.4

For general shooting (for vacations) I think the 18-200VR is a great all around lens.

06-30-2008, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nathan V Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 26 From: Burien, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	Must-Have Glass Given a perfect day to go out and photograph anything and everything... which lenses would you take with you if you could take only 4 and why would you choose them? I only have these two right now and I'm curious what else is out there and what advantages there are to specific lenses. I like doing night and time-lapse photography as well as macro shots, myself....but my current lenses don't do marco well, haha. Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED DX Nikkor __________________

06-30-2008, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nathan V Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 26 From: Burien, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	Which macro? Which ultrawide? __________________

06-30-2008, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
beansbaxter Administrator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 475 Blog Entries: 4 From: Seattle, WA My Camera: Nikon D300	I recommend selling those 2 lenses and getting the 18-200 VR which is one lens that does what both of those 2 do. The best 2 lens setup IMHO is my nikon 24-70 2.8 and nikon 70-200 2.8 - I am covered with both of these lenses. Then start looking at the nikon 50mm, a macro, and a wide angle. __________________ “The camera’s only job is to get out of the way of making photographs.” -- Ken Rockwell beansbaxter.com is my blog.

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jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 485 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	any red-ringed lens. either black or white bodied. preferably with an L in the description. __________________ photos.juniormonkey.com www.juniormonkey.com www.photoblog.com/jezterr

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06-30-2008, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Killermondodude Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1 From: Camano Island My Camera: Canon 20d	A macro lense a 70-200 2.8 with image stabalizing Or the 70~300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS zoom a nifty fifty 50 mm 1.8 and an ultrawide

06-30-2008, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Killermondodude Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1 From: Camano Island My Camera: Canon 20d	Your nikon so your guess is as good as mine

06-30-2008, 05:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
plummy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 170 From: Pooptown My Camera: one pixel of awesome	as far as which macro and wa, you'll have to be the judge on that. read reviews, factor in your budget. ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom...

07-01-2008, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 244 From: Seattle	The best wide-angle is the new Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 if you can find one.

07-01-2008, 08:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
plummy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 170 From: Pooptown My Camera: one pixel of awesome	^^ smooth one

07-02-2008, 07:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mike Reyna Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 91 From: Snoqualmie, WA My Camera: Nikon D70	Gold & black baby! 70-200 2.8 VR 105mm VR macro 85mm or 50mm 1.4 For general shooting (for vacations) I think the 18-200VR is a great all around lens.