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 03/09/2006 04:19:05 PM · #1
Name your favorite lens and why?

Canon EF 17-40mm f4L, I love landscapes and it's my only L lens so far... MUST GET MORE L! :)
 03/09/2006 04:20:46 PM · #2
Canon 50mm 1.8 II ... it's the only one I have so far, but darn it's a good little lens.
 03/09/2006 04:22:40 PM · #3
Canon 50mm 1.8 II... me too

Its been on my camera since I brought it a couple of months ago, have not taken it off yet, I got a new lens and have not tried it yet.

Message edited by author 2006-03-09 16:22:58.
 03/09/2006 04:22:56 PM · #4
My 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-S. The speed, sharpness, bokeh make it my fav!

Message edited by author 2006-03-09 16:28:16.
 03/09/2006 04:27:25 PM · #5
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt!
 03/09/2006 04:27:56 PM · #6
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt!


Yeah I want that one too!
 03/09/2006 04:28:27 PM · #7
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-)
 03/09/2006 04:29:54 PM · #8
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt!


Yeah I want that one too!


Actually it is not too expensive for the quality it produces, you have to get it. The 1.4 is much more expensive but the quality difference is minimal.
 03/09/2006 04:30:57 PM · #9
Originally posted by kirbic:
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-)


Kirbic, how about you loan me those four lenses for a few months (OK, maybe a year) and I'll do a thorough evaluation and let you know which one I prefer.
 03/09/2006 04:31:12 PM · #10
Originally posted by kirbic:
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-)


Yonks ago when I was shooting Canon I have to agree with you with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS, beautiful lens!
 03/09/2006 04:33:13 PM · #11
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt!


Yeah I want that one too!


Actually it is not too expensive for the quality it produces, you have to get it. The 1.4 is much more expensive but the quality difference is minimal.


I just got my 12-24 so the 85 is going to have to wait for a few months but oh yes it will be mine!
 03/09/2006 04:34:56 PM · #12
Canon EF 70-200mm L f/2.8 (non IS)
 03/09/2006 04:38:13 PM · #13
I'm in with the Canon 50mm f1.8 II group. Great little lens.
 03/09/2006 04:43:54 PM · #14
Tough question - changes with my moods. No one will ever fault the EF 70-200mm L f/2.8 IS, I love that lens! However, I have been having a LOT of fun lately playing with available light and the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM. Who knows, I may hit the beach soon and think the 17-40mm is "the BOMB!" Then again, I may go back into my Macro-phase with the 100mm..hmm.....

Like I said, tough question.

Message edited by author 2006-03-09 22:52:36.
 03/09/2006 04:45:41 PM · #15
Kirbic... you're collection is amazing!

I'm currently happy with my 50mm 1.4

... but will be buying a 70-200L f/2.8 IS soon
 03/09/2006 04:46:52 PM · #16
macpapas already has my soon to be duo. 50mm 1.4 and 70-200L IS
 03/09/2006 04:47:30 PM · #17
Originally posted by kirbic:
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-)


You obviously have too many lenses. I think you should send some to me. :-)
03/09/2006 04:48:22 PM · #18
Canon 50mm 1.8 II

i love shooting local bands - the f stop range is awesome and for the price its a steal :) .. i call it my "magic lens"
 03/09/2006 04:49:27 PM · #19
Current fav - cause its so much fun to play with: Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
 03/09/2006 04:52:14 PM · #20
canon 10-22
 03/09/2006 04:54:17 PM · #21
Nikon AF 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D is my favorite
Fast and sharp.
03/09/2006 04:57:26 PM · #22
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Good FOV, mine is very sharp right away from f/1.4, good contrast, good color, fast and accurate AF, good in the hand. Not too small not too big.


03/09/2006 04:58:13 PM · #23
Originally posted by edmeng:
Nikon AF 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D is my favorite
Fast and sharp.


This is my second favourite lens, although the earlier model of this was shitty! The new model is way better. My third choice is the Nikkor 12-24, also awesome!
 03/09/2006 04:59:19 PM · #24
While I love all of my lenses for different reasons, I love my little cheap Nikon 50mm 1.8. It's sharp and gives beautiful results.

Other lenses I love are my new Sigma 70-200 2.8 which is one of the sharpest lenses I have. I also love what my Sigma 10-20mm can do. Oh, then there's the Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro...

I can't stop can I?

OK, the 50mm 1.8 wins with the blue ribbon!
 03/09/2006 05:00:27 PM · #25
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt!


Yeah I want that one too!


Actually it is not too expensive for the quality it produces, you have to get it. The 1.4 is much more expensive but the quality difference is minimal.


Hmmm, I like the smooth creamy baby bottom bokeh and contrast of the 1.4 a lot more. The 1.4 seems to give images a little extra pop. It should for triple (or something) the price.
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