favorite lens

balut · 06-10-2008, 01:02 AM

which lens do you take with you everywhere you go?
what is your favorite?

what lens suits your type of photography best?

i only have one so i can only say 28-135 is usm canon.

thanx in advance for the ideas you guys will pitch in on this thread.

i hear alot of people say they like 50mm 1.8 coz its cheap and easy on the wallet

beansbaxter · 06-10-2008, 02:18 AM

I love my Nikon 24-70 2.8 lens. I dont even pull out my other 2.8 lenses. It's a bit heavy, compared to the smaller and faster 50mm, but I still love it!

MotoPhotog · 06-10-2008, 07:49 AM

I cant discriminate! But I use the Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8 more and more. Super fast focus, and tracks well.

balut · 06-10-2008, 09:56 AM

i see, is it because zooms give you a lot of options?
this is gonna turn into a prime versus telephotos haha
we already have a thread like that i think.

Mike Reyna · 06-10-2008, 10:06 AM

My fav is the Nikkor 2.8 70-200VR. One of the best lenes Nikon has ever made! I just now need to buy one. :(

eric · 06-10-2008, 10:48 AM

My new favorite lens isn't available in the US yet, but I'll have it soon.... Hopefully this month.

ciao998 · 06-10-2008, 11:05 AM

I only have 2, lol so 70-300 canon IS usm 4-5.6 by default

beansbaxter · 06-10-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Reyna

My fav is the Nikkor 2.8 70-200VR. One of the best lenes Nikon has ever made! I just now need to buy one. :(

I have this lens but I just never seem to find the need to use it. I've read its Nikon's workhorse lens but I need to find the opportunity to use it. I might check out a zoo this week and see how it does there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric

My new favorite lens isn't available in the US yet, but I'll have it soon.... Hopefully this month.

What lens are you referring to?

eric · 06-10-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beansbaxter

I have this lens but I just never seem to find the need to use it. I've read its Nikon's workhorse lens but I need to find the opportunity to use it. I might check out a zoo this week and see how it does there.

What lens are you referring to?

Top secret. You wouldn't like it anyways, it's not a Nikon.

When are we taking pictures?

Killermondodude · 06-10-2008, 03:46 PM

Canon 800mm

(Thats my bet for Erics fave lense)

mine would be the 70-200 2.8l IS but since i dont have it my 50mm 1.8 prime is the one i like best

balut · 06-10-2008, 04:01 PM

Ahh, there's a 50mm user.
I really am thinkin bout that.
At 9o$ it is an easy lens to acquire.

WarriorDriver · 06-12-2008, 09:47 AM

I have the nifty fifty also, but my most used/favored current glass is my Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS I love that sucker!

Mike Reyna · 06-12-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beansbaxter

I have this lens but I just never seem to find the need to use it. I've read its Nikon's workhorse lens but I need to find the opportunity to use it. I might check out a zoo this week and see how it does there.

Really? You can give it to me. I'll find about 10000 uses for it.

jezterr · 06-12-2008, 10:54 AM

don't have a singular favorite lens, as they all have different purposes.

eric · 06-12-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

don't have a singular favorite lens, as they all have different purposes.

Not acceptable answer. Please pick favorite.

Thanks!

jezterr · 06-12-2008, 01:45 PM

10-400mm 1.4L is usm.

Dragon Rider · 06-13-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

10-400mm 1.4L is usm.

Bimjo · 06-13-2008, 03:26 PM

My Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 pretty much lives on my camera full time, so I guess it's my favorite.

I've found that I use my Sigma 70-200 f/2/8 more from 6-25 feet to really isolate a crappy background for flowers than I ever do for distance stuff. And I use it with a closeup filter for most of the macro stuff I shoot too.

Just started playing with my Sigma 10-20mm, though I doubt it'll displace the Tamron as a fave lens.

jezterr · 06-13-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Rider

what would be funny is if it made one of you guys google it to see if it existed.

plummy · 06-13-2008, 03:40 PM

my...look how big it is...

Killermondodude · 06-13-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

what would be funny is if it made one of you guys google it to see if it existed.

what do you mean it doesnt exist?

Oh that thing out the back is a hasselblad

The Turk · 06-13-2008, 04:12 PM

^ it's only f/4.if it was 1.4 i would buy it ...

balut · 06-13-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

10-400mm 1.4L is usm.

damn that sounds like big money.

Bimjo · 06-14-2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balut

damn that sounds like big money.

That & it'd be mounted on wheels too.

plummy · 06-14-2008, 07:04 AM

hopefully he won't tip over when he uses it

eric · 06-20-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric

My new favorite lens isn't available in the US yet, but I'll have it soon.... Hopefully this month.

It's in my hand....

MichelinMan · 06-20-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric

It's in my hand....

What, the joke?

06-10-2008, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
balut Senior Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 208 From: bellingham, wa My Camera: canon eos 40d	favorite lens which lens do you take with you everywhere you go? what is your favorite? what lens suits your type of photography best? i only have one so i can only say 28-135 is usm canon. thanx in advance for the ideas you guys will pitch in on this thread. i hear alot of people say they like 50mm 1.8 coz its cheap and easy on the wallet Last edited by balut; 06-10-2008 at 01:08 AM.

06-10-2008, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
beansbaxter Administrator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 475 Blog Entries: 4 From: Seattle, WA My Camera: Nikon D300	I love my Nikon 24-70 2.8 lens. I dont even pull out my other 2.8 lenses. It's a bit heavy, compared to the smaller and faster 50mm, but I still love it! __________________ “The camera’s only job is to get out of the way of making photographs.” -- Ken Rockwell beansbaxter.com is my blog.

06-10-2008, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
MotoPhotog Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 172 From: Federal Way, WA My Camera: D300 & D200	I cant discriminate! But I use the Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8 more and more. Super fast focus, and tracks well. __________________ http://darrenbeattyphotography.com

06-12-2008, 10:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 485 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	don't have a singular favorite lens, as they all have different purposes. __________________ photos.juniormonkey.com www.juniormonkey.com www.photoblog.com/jezterr

06-12-2008, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 485 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	10-400mm 1.4L is usm. __________________ photos.juniormonkey.com www.juniormonkey.com www.photoblog.com/jezterr

06-10-2008, 09:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
balut Senior Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 208 From: bellingham, wa My Camera: canon eos 40d	i see, is it because zooms give you a lot of options? this is gonna turn into a prime versus telephotos haha we already have a thread like that i think.

06-10-2008, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike Reyna Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 91 From: Snoqualmie, WA My Camera: Nikon D70	My fav is the Nikkor 2.8 70-200VR. One of the best lenes Nikon has ever made! I just now need to buy one. :(

06-10-2008, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 244 From: Seattle	My new favorite lens isn't available in the US yet, but I'll have it soon.... Hopefully this month.

06-10-2008, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
ciao998 Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 192 From: Kennewick, WA My Camera: Canon EOS Rebel XTi	I only have 2, lol so 70-300 canon IS usm 4-5.6 by default

06-10-2008, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Killermondodude Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1 From: Camano Island My Camera: Canon 20d	Canon 800mm (Thats my bet for Erics fave lense) mine would be the 70-200 2.8l IS but since i dont have it my 50mm 1.8 prime is the one i like best

06-10-2008, 04:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
balut Senior Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 208 From: bellingham, wa My Camera: canon eos 40d	Ahh, there's a 50mm user. I really am thinkin bout that. At 9o$ it is an easy lens to acquire.

06-12-2008, 09:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
WarriorDriver Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 41 From: Lynden My Camera: Canon 30D	I have the nifty fifty also, but my most used/favored current glass is my Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS I love that sucker!

06-13-2008, 03:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bimjo Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 50 From: Pasco, WA My Camera: Pentax K20D	My Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 pretty much lives on my camera full time, so I guess it's my favorite. I've found that I use my Sigma 70-200 f/2/8 more from 6-25 feet to really isolate a crappy background for flowers than I ever do for distance stuff. And I use it with a closeup filter for most of the macro stuff I shoot too. Just started playing with my Sigma 10-20mm, though I doubt it'll displace the Tamron as a fave lens.

06-13-2008, 03:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
plummy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 170 From: Pooptown My Camera: one pixel of awesome	my...look how big it is...

06-13-2008, 04:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
The Turk Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 117 From: Seattle	^ it's only f/4.if it was 1.4 i would buy it ... __________________ www.turkphotos.com

06-14-2008, 07:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
plummy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 170 From: Pooptown My Camera: one pixel of awesome	hopefully he won't tip over when he uses it

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