tdigi Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Thought this would be fun and interesting to hear. What is your favorite lens and why? What do you mostly shoot with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertChura Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 17-40 on a 5D usually on 17. Landscapes ,objects etc... I just like the wide view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sinquefield Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Canon 50 1.8. Mostly, I'm chasing my girls around, and I can always count on this lens. I was in Vegas back in January, and my wide angle failed me (very old), and I relied almost solely on my 50 1.8, and actually came back with some nice shots. I also like it because it forces me to think more and move more than using a zoom, so I feel that my photography improves. Guess it's time to look at a couple of more cheap primes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffs1 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 My favorite lens that I own is the 100-400mm IS zoom. My favorite lens that I use (too occasionally) is split between the 300mm f/2.8 IS and 500mm f/4 IS. I like them all for the same reason: they work great for action and aviation photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnyc Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 24-105 on a 5D. It's just the best compromise I've ever found between image quality, zoom range and weight, and the IS puts it over the top (for me, of course). I almost never take it off the camera. I use it to shoot almost everything, though in truth, aside from travel photos, I mostly take pictures of my dog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 35/1.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo_dark Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I have four main lenses... and choosing between them is like choosing my favorite kid. Sure you have gripes with all of them, but you'd never tell them and hurt their feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnhoff Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Canon 70-200 IS (i have the f4 flavor) On my 40D good for street photography, picking out details and even some wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsaavedra Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 TS-E 24mm f/3.5L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlan Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Tamron 17-50/2.8 on 30D - perfectly serves my needs for landscape and casual use. <br><br> Fast, sharp and very reasonably priced ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainer_t Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The 85/1.8 is my personal favourite (but not my most used lens). Its a very decent portrait lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I have four lenses, a couple already mentioned above. I guess my fave is the 16-35 because half of my photos are shot with that lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_quinn1 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 85mm f/1.8, seldom used as usually have my 24-70 f/2.8 L attached. Great lens for pictures of my daughter. A very satisfying lens to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. caputo Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 70-200 IS 2.8 But the 15mm fisheye is fun on my 5D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunyu Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 70-200 f/4 L on my 1.6x cameras. Just love how superbly the lens separates the subject(s) from the background and make the former stand out. Being a hobbyist on a limited budget, this is the most expensive lens I've ever bought, and it's turned out to be a fantastic purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_klimowicz Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Only own a 30d, so that narrows my [practical] selection considerably. For me, it's the Sigma 30mm 1.4. If I had a bunch more money, I imagine I'd rather enjoy the 24mm 1.4L, as I've seen and used it a bit on a 5D, and it absolutely lives up to its hype. I wish there were more wide 1.4 options for cropped cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen sullivan Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 On my EOS 1: EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Portraits with B&W. Incredibly sharp and great back-ground blur. On my 20D: EF 28mm f/1.8 USM (no longer own either) After you correct, for the CA. Great Contrast. Very nice walk around lens. Nice for snap-shots, Landscapes and a portrait here and there. On my 5D: EF 17-40 f/4L USM Incredible lens for Landscapes. Sharp and great contrast. CA performance is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwtphoto Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 it must be the Carl Zeiss 24-85 converted for my 350D because it is on my camera most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinckley Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 24-105 F4 on my aging 300D. It stays on the camera 90% of the time, provides a broad range with excellent IQ, with IS as a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_mills1 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 EF 35/1.4. It's not the most useful lens in the bag, but on average I like more of the shots with it than with any other lens. It's probably a combination of the availability of an extremely short depth of field and the potential to get natural light shots with very little available light. It also forces me to get closer to the subject than I would normally feel comfortable with. I think that slight discomfort on my part is actually helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdigi Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Its amazing how so many people use such a different array of lenses. I think I expected more 17-55's and 24-70. For me the 1 lens I always fall back on is the Tamron 28-75 2.8. Fast, good for most anything except wide angle on my 40D but a good performer that is pretty versatile. I always consider upgrading to the 24-70 but can never pull the plug on it. I think I will always keep it as a good walk around or backup lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdigi Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Chris, I think thats a great point about how you have to move around with the 35 1.4. Everyone should own at least 1 prime, it changes your approach on how you should take a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 It has its drawbacks, but I find that I shoot more with my 17-85mm IS lens than with any of the other lenses I own. It, like the 28-whatevers on the full-frame cameras, it is just so handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w_t1 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Canon FD 200 macro lens on 10d and tripod, via eos-fd macro adapter. (just one of my favorites ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahthiem Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 My favorite is the 24-70mm on the Canon 40D. I like the range, fast, good for most situations, especially portraits and event photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now