Pentax 35mm f/2.8 macro. Practically perfect in every possible way.
I agree. I'm getting close to selling off some other lenses. It has only left my camera twice in the last two months, both times for a faster prime for dark event shooting.
Olympus 40-150 f4-5.6
Why is this consumer grade lens a favourite of mine? Well, I rarely shoot much beyond the 80mm FoV and when I do need tele, my expectations of this lens are low, and yet it always manages to greatly exceed my expectations.
Well, like Jim stated: It really depends on what your shooting, and with what body...
That said, if I could only own one lens: Hands down it would be the 24-105L f/4.
This can handle just about anything you throw at it, and do it well. Good range, sharp, good color, contrast & IS.
But, exactly due to this lens being the "Jack of All Trades", it doesn't shine in any one particular case. If I have a need for something with a shallow DOF, I'll grab my 35L, 135L or 70-200L 2.8IS.
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I agree. I'm getting close to selling off some other lenses. It has only left my camera twice in the last two months, both times for a faster prime for dark event shooting.
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Why is this consumer grade lens a favourite of mine? Well, I rarely shoot much beyond the 80mm FoV and when I do need tele, my expectations of this lens are low, and yet it always manages to greatly exceed my expectations.
CZ 16-35 2.8
CZ 24-75 2.8
50 1.4 Sony
70-200 2.8 G Sony
CZ 135 1.4
70-400 G Sony
500 f8 Sony
1.4 TC Sony
and a few lesser DT models.
Dave
Alpha 99 & VG, 900x2 & VG; 50mm1.4, CZ135 1.8; CZ16-35 2.8, CZ24-70 2.8, G70-200 2.8, G70-400, Sony TC 1.4, F20, F58, F60.
That said, if I could only own one lens: Hands down it would be the 24-105L f/4.
This can handle just about anything you throw at it, and do it well. Good range, sharp, good color, contrast & IS.
But, exactly due to this lens being the "Jack of All Trades", it doesn't shine in any one particular case. If I have a need for something with a shallow DOF, I'll grab my 35L, 135L or 70-200L 2.8IS.
A Sigma 150-500 mm zoom is next most often used. My Nikon 70-300 zoom is not used much since the Sigma arrived.
I don't own any other lenses.
Bill