lex_jenkins Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 35-70/2.8D AF Nikkor. Besides being a treasured gift, it's a darned fine lens and useful on all my Nikons, including the D2H on which it's a handy normal-moderate tele. If I had to pick a prime, a 35mm, f/2 or faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpo3136b Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Normals. I like 'em all, but the normals are the ones that I have used the most over the years. I just got used to moving myself around to compose. 50mm 2.8 for 35mm; 80mm for the TLR; 80~160 zoom for the 645. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickjeftic Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Just checking Glenn, just checking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_wilson10 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Probably the Canon 24 or 35 1.4L, although I'm tempted to say my 135 2.8 Zuiko... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_roberts1 Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Wow, I didnt think I would generate this many replies! It is refreshing to realize that it basically depends on your favorite subject matter. I read them all guys and girls - fabulous (if slightly pointless) discussion - good innit? I've decided on my 90 f2.8 macro for my favorite subjects: Portraits, low light concerts, the Red Arrows at air displays, macro and still life, and studio photography. Fast, tack sharp, great contrast, nice bokeh. Zoom with your legs! Assuming the thought police allow two cameras then a compact for the wide angles and the wife & kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 35 1.4 ai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_stack Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I use prime lenses only, so for my 35mm film use it would have to be the Summicron 3.5 f2 ASPH. For digital, (with 1.5 factor,) the 24mm 2.8 D. Med format - 50mm Distagon f4. 4X5 - Super Angulon 120mm f8. I find the "slightly wider" than normal perspective to be much more interesting and encompassing, yet not so extreme as to be unrealistic. If the image appears a bit too wide, in some cases I can simply move a bit closer, in order to achieve the desired effect. Let's hope they pass my house up, I've grown quite attached to all my glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_robison3 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 A 50 f1.4, but I'd cheat and put my 35 f2.8 in a pocket. If you asked if I had another lens on me I'd lie and say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summitar Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 28 - 70 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 50/1.4 on a crop body. (Though my heart would bleed gallons if I'd be forced to part with my 70-200/4 IS.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_fletcher1 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 the bigma 50-500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel barrera houston, Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I guess my most used lens is the Sigma 150 macro, followed by the 24-70 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_loader Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Sigma 18-200 (OS version) - need the focal length for kids' sport etc. Otherwise Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcnowak Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Sigma 70-200 f2.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_anderson Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I "see" in telephoto mode when I'm out taking photos. I'm not a "wide angle" photographer, so my lens would be the Nikon 70-300VR. It's light weight, IQ is great, and fast enough for the photography that I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumpton Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 50 mm f2.8 retractable or 35 mm f2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstubbs Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_thompson1 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Ken Rockwells 18-200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjoseph7 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Canon 24-70mm F2.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Whitmarsh Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 24-105 f/4L IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrymorgan Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 In this type of nightmarish, authoritarian scenario, I hope I'd be out in the woods with the rebels, armed with a full set of primes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmitchell Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Nikon 18-200 (D300) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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