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Smugmug Photogs' Favorite Lenses?

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    gussiegussie Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
    edited April 6, 2007
    Nikon 10.5 Fishie:
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    PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2007
    I agree the Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR iloveyou.gif.

    I'm working on getting a Bigma too. thumb.gif
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    ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2007
    The 10-22 Canon for shooting birds, hahahaha. No, that is the problem. My favorite lens is the one for the moment.

    After my ultra wide Canon was stolen, I bought a 10-20 Sigma, and though I did like the Canon better, I would have to say.........if I could have only one lens, it would be either of those. I like specialty lenses.

    The lens I actually use the most is the 400 Prime as I go out to shoot birds alot. Shooting birds is kind of my reason to be. I have used an ultra wide with them, too.

    One thing about a specialty lens, like an ultra wide, IMO, not every shot will come together and work, but when they do, it is usually special.

    Oh, and I would have to add Thusie's new 300 to my list of favorite lenses. I think someone mentioned one back a bit in this thread. Me o my, that would not be my favorite, exactly, I guess that is my dream lens.

    And I would still have an ultra wide.

    ginger

    400 Prime (most used)
    10-20 Sigma favorite owned.
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
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    dkoyanagidkoyanagi Registered Users Posts: 656 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2007
    Canon 16-35 f/2.8L (i loves me wide angle)
    Canon 24-105 f/4.0L IS (one i use most often)
    Dan
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    SeamusSeamus Registered Users Posts: 1,573 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2007
    400 5.6 which was replaced by a 300 2.8 after selling my soul :)

    24-105 and 70-200.
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    tonydtonyd Registered Users Posts: 213 Major grins
    edited April 7, 2007
    Nikon:
    17-55 f/2.8 landscapes,weddings...
    18-200 walkaround
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    ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited April 7, 2007
    300L f2.8 IS..ya baby! with the 1.4 and 2x TC, course straight up too,
    400L f5.6, Don is using that with the 20D, very happy camper.
    35L f1.4
    200L f2.8

    I need 4 cameras:D
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    XHawkeyeXHawkeye Registered Users Posts: 56 Big grins
    edited April 7, 2007
    1) 24-70 2.8
    1a) 70-200 2.8 IS

    Want a 300 2.8 but need a couple years to save $$$.
    I Shoot Canons
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    richWrichW Registered Users Posts: 941 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2007
    Most used is the 70-200 2.8
    Favorite is the 300 2.8 IS
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    PaulcaoPaulcao Registered Users Posts: 202 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2007
    85 1.8
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    jthomasjthomas Registered Users Posts: 454 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2007
    I certainly use the Nikkor 18-200VR the most. Thus I can't vote because you don't offer this choice.
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    Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2007
    Mike02 wrote:
    Hey all, just wanted to see what are the most used lenses on smugmug, and since I cant list every single lens in the poll, I'll list a lens range, then if you comment with your 1 or 2 fav lenses, I'll add them to my post, and we can have a list of our favorite lenses on smugmug =).

    Wow, only two favorites?

    I absolutely love my new Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 DC. It beats the snot out of dragging around a 70-200 f/2.8!

    I absolutely love my legendary Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro. It is simply way better than anything else out there, as far as price / image quality / build quality is concerned altogether.

    I wouldn't know what to do without my Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4 at a wedding or portrait session. That lens is a must.

    I'm so glad I bought my Tokina 17mm f/3.5 ATX Pro, it's such an awesome lens on both my DSLR and my FM2 / N65.

    My Nikon 24-85 AFS is the one lens that has taken probably the majority of my landscape photos, on both film and digital. Actually, I'm on my second 24-85 AFS, my first one broke and I just couldn't live without it so I bought another... It's an outdoor photographer's dream, because it's super light and small, yet perfectly sharp. It pairs perfectly (for outdoor photography) with the Nikon 12-24 DX and the Nikon 80-400 VR...

    Oy, now to decide which two are my top favorite. Wait a minute, the topic doesn't say you have to OWN the lens for it to be your favorite! Well then add to that list my three favorite lenses to rent, the Nikon 12-24 DX, the Nikon 17-55 DX, and the Nikon 80-400 VR.

    NOW to decide...

    I think if I were stranded on an island with only two lenses, or if I were going on a wild, far-flung adventure to Tibet or Madagascar or New Zealand (or Iceland, or Alaska, etc. etc.) ...I couldn't imagine being there without the Nikon 12-24 DX and the Sigma 150mm Macro. I just couldn't see myself without those lenses.

    HOWEVER, if I were heading to a WEDDING with only two lenses, I couldn't imagine doing it with anything other than the Nikon 17-55 DX and my Sigma 50-150 DC. To not have at least those two lenses would be suicide...

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    pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,696 moderator
    edited April 8, 2007
    To discuss what is your favorite lens without mentioning what event/topic/subject you are shooting is kind of like asking what is your favorite shirt, shoes, or coat without discussing the climate and the weather, or what is your favorite motorcycle without mentioning terrain/ on or off road.

    For people, events like weddings, family outings, a 24-105 or a 24-70 are great. For wildlife something substantially longer will be required 400mm+
    For architecture, a super wide 17mm or a 24T&S might be more use.
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    Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2007
    EF-S 17-85 IS USM - Weddings
    EF 85 f/1.8 - Portraits
    EF 70-200L f/2.8 IS USM - again with the weddings

    Of course, there's the Tammy 28-75 for it's macro capability (until I get something better)
    Scott
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    gpphotosgpphotos Registered Users Posts: 266 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2007
    Nikon:

    Sigma 18-50 f2.8
    Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR

    Nikon 50mm f1.8
    Nikon 105mm f1.8 AIS
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    Mike02Mike02 Registered Users Posts: 321 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2007
    jthomas wrote:
    I certainly use the Nikkor 18-200VR the most. Thus I can't vote because you don't offer this choice.

    Then you can vote for 24-70 and 70-200 to cover it :P

    And the main point of the survey is to just get a general idea of what lenses we use on smugmug, the tally is the real dealbreaker here :P

    When its done, it can almost serve as a lens recommendation list for new photographers :P.
    "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."
    - Ansel Adams.
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    Zoom RaiderZoom Raider Registered Users Posts: 317 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2007
    What I like to have are lenses by Schneider-Kreuznach or Carl Zeiss - if they even make any for Nikon/Canon DSLRs. I've heard they make lenses for them, and I've heard they don't but will. I can't afford any right now anyway, but I will just wait and see what I can do if/when they are availiable.
    http://mostamazingprophecies.com

    My Gear
    Camera: Nikon D50
    Lens: Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
    Flash: Nikon SB600 SpeedLight
    Vertical Powergrip: Opteka Platinum Series
    Flash Diffuser: Lightsphere II (Clear)
    Teleconverter: Quantaray 2x
    Lens Filters: 2 SunPak UV 58mm
    Card: Lexar Platinum II 512mb/60x
    Bag: Canon 200DG
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    Mike02Mike02 Registered Users Posts: 321 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2007
    Zoom Raider wrote:
    What I like to have are lenses by Schneider-Kreuznach or Carl Zeiss - if they even make any for Nikon/Canon DSLRs. I've heard they make lenses for them, and I've heard they don't but will. I can't afford any right now anyway, but I will just wait and see what I can do if/when they are availiable.
    ... there you go :P

    http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011801zeisslensesnikon.asp


    See also: http://www.zeiss.com/c12567a8003b58b9/Contents-Frame/858dbbbbd2fb78a6c125711800592377

    And P.S. Your website's kinda creepy, is it some kind of joke, or is it a serious web site?
    "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."
    - Ansel Adams.
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    Zoom RaiderZoom Raider Registered Users Posts: 317 Major grins
    edited April 10, 2007
    Mike02 wrote:
    ... there you go :P

    http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011801zeisslensesnikon.asp


    See also: http://www.zeiss.com/c12567a8003b58b9/Contents-Frame/858dbbbbd2fb78a6c125711800592377

    And P.S. Your website's kinda creepy, is it some kind of joke, or is it a serious web site?

    The site is no joke. Is it that eye looking through the tear in the fabric of the universe that looks scary?rolleyes1.gif
    Nothing in the site that's scary at all. You'd just have to watch the sermons to see that it's an interesting site.
    And thanks for the Zeiss sites!cool2.gif
    http://mostamazingprophecies.com

    My Gear
    Camera: Nikon D50
    Lens: Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
    Flash: Nikon SB600 SpeedLight
    Vertical Powergrip: Opteka Platinum Series
    Flash Diffuser: Lightsphere II (Clear)
    Teleconverter: Quantaray 2x
    Lens Filters: 2 SunPak UV 58mm
    Card: Lexar Platinum II 512mb/60x
    Bag: Canon 200DG
    Printer: Canon PIXMA iP6700D

    Fisher-Advent Audio
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    Mike02Mike02 Registered Users Posts: 321 Major grins
    edited April 10, 2007
    Zoom Raider wrote:
    The site is no joke. Is it that eye looking through the tear in the fabric of the universe that looks scary?rolleyes1.gif
    Nothing in the site that's scary at all. You'd just have to watch the sermons to see that it's an interesting site.
    And thanks for the Zeiss sites!cool2.gif
    Haha, gotcha. :):

    Anytime lol =)
    "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."
    - Ansel Adams.
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    sskoutassskoutas Registered Users Posts: 437 Major grins
    edited April 10, 2007
    My most used is my Canon 50mm 1.4. They can complain about it searching to focus in low light all they want... this baby has gotten me tons of warm flashless images of my baby daughter, and at 1/5th the price of the 1.2L, it's a steal.
    My favorite lens is also that same 50mm 1.4, but my second favorite is my Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro. Don't cut yourself on this one! It's razor sharp.
    My most useful is probably my 100-400L... it's just such a fun range!
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    Mike02Mike02 Registered Users Posts: 321 Major grins
    edited April 10, 2007
    sskoutas wrote:
    My most useful is probably my 100-400L... it's just such a fun range!

    Haha, tell me about it... I just cant wait to save for the nikon version :P
    "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."
    - Ansel Adams.
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    ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,811 moderator
    edited April 10, 2007
    My current favorites:

    Pentax 50mm, f1.4 SMC M42 (w/EOS adapter)
    Vivitar 105mm, f2.8 M42 (used in a macro configuration)
    Canon EF 17-40mm, f4L USM
    Canon EF 28-80mm, f2.8-f4L USM
    Canon EF 70-200mm, f2.8L (non-IS) USM
    Canon EF 24-85mm, f3.5-f4.5 USM
    Sigma 70-210mm, f2.8 APO (this is an older lens)
    Sigma 18-50mm, f2.8 EX DC
    Sigma 28mm, f1.8

    Tamron 1.4x "F" series teleconverter
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
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    Mike02Mike02 Registered Users Posts: 321 Major grins
    edited April 10, 2007
    ziggy53 wrote:
    My current favorites:

    Pentax 50mm, f1.4 SMC M42 (w/EOS adapter)
    Vivitar 105mm, f2.8 M42 (used in a macro configuration)
    Canon EF 17-40mm, f4L USM
    Canon EF 28-80mm, f2.8-f4L USM
    Canon EF 70-200mm, f2.8L (non-IS) USM
    Canon EF 24-85mm, f3.5-f4.5 USM
    Sigma 70-210mm, f2.8 APO (this is an older lens)
    Sigma 18-50mm, f2.8 EX DC
    Sigma 28mm, f1.8

    Tamron 1.4x "F" series teleconverter
    Ziggy... youre killin me man... I thought I said only a few fav lenses :P Oh well, back to typing roman numerals and adding more lenses to the list :P.
    "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."
    - Ansel Adams.
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    Mike02Mike02 Registered Users Posts: 321 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2007
    Shameless *bump*
    "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."
    - Ansel Adams.
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    kmphuakmphua Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited April 13, 2007
    1. Canon 17-40 F/4L - My walkaround lens, great image quality for the price, though the long end is a tad too short...
    2. Canon 70-200 F/4L IS - Great zoom lens, and with IS!
    Canon 300D | 17-40mm f/4L | 70-200mm f/4L IS | 100mm f/2.8 Macro | 50mm f/1.8 Mk II
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    z_28z_28 Registered Users Posts: 956 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2007
    Positively my lens of choice is EF 24-70/2.8L
    D300, D70s, 10.5/2.8, 17-55/2.8, 24-85/2.8-4, 50/1.4, 70-200VR, 70-300VR, 60/2.8, SB800, SB80DX, SD8A, MB-D10 ...
    XTi, G9, 16-35/2.8L, 100-300USM, 70-200/4L, 19-35, 580EX II, CP-E3, 500/8 ...
    DSC-R1, HFL-F32X ... ; AG-DVX100B and stuff ... (I like this 10 years old signature :^)
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    EddyEddy Registered Users Posts: 320 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2010
    My lenses
    Canon 200 mm f2 usm II
    UWA Tokina 11-16 f2.8
    covers everything i need
    The tokina is a smahing hit..
    E.J.W

    Great understanding is broad and unhurried, Little understanding is cramped and busy" ..... Chuang Tsu
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    chrisjohnsonchrisjohnson Registered Users Posts: 771 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2010
    My most used is the Canon f2.8 17-55 EFS, which does not seem to be on your list.
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    MalteMalte Registered Users Posts: 1,181 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2010
    I just got the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM and I'm in love... iloveyou.gif

    Malte
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