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08/22/2008 02:00:44 AM · #1 |
Here are the Most popular DSLR lenses
arranged them in three categories - Canon, Nikon and Other based on popularity.
How do you think of this list? What's your favorite DSLR lense? is it on the top line? |
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08/22/2008 03:04:10 AM · #2 |
my favorite is my 50mm 1.8.
Although my 70-300 is awesome on my camera.
The 105mm VR I have is good as well, but I don't know how to use it effectivly yet. |
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08/22/2008 08:50:48 AM · #3 |
Note: The most popular three DSLR lenses mentioned were the Nikon 50mm f/1.8, the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 and the Canon 24-105mm f/4.
The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 is the most popular, I assume in part because of its low price.
Btw, I'm not questioning the results, but where did these figures come from?
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08/22/2008 09:06:02 AM · #4 |
All of mine are my favorites that's why I bought them. I just don't use them.
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08/22/2008 09:15:24 AM · #5 |
i think the list is close, but it really depends on the parameters:
consumers, professionals, or both?
most popular of all time, or past 3 years (that's how old the 24-105L is)?
popular = most sales, most well liked, highest image quality, or other?
edit to add - I'd be willing to bet that the canon cheapo kit lens is it's highest selling lens by a long shot
Message edited by author 2008-08-22 09:17:27. |
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08/22/2008 09:34:52 AM · #6 |
| Is this a measure of popularity based on the # of owners listed on dpc? Not clear on what is being shown here, or if you are just fishing for clicks to your site. |
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08/22/2008 11:07:04 AM · #7 |
So the Nikon 50mm 1.8D is more popular then the 50mm 1.4D?
Does that make it a better lens?
Is that their Favorite one or is it that has multitude of buyers.
What determines popularity in that poll? |
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08/22/2008 11:16:58 AM · #8 |
My favourite changes:
Tamron 90mm macro
Canon EF-S 10-22
Canon EF 100-400
Canon EF 50mm 1.8
The Tamron and the 100-400 didn't make the top 10. It all depends on what you're shooting.
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08/22/2008 11:17:12 AM · #9 |
Most popular is always a messy and subjective idea.
However, the title of the thread is "What's *my* favorite DSLR lens", and since I can only answer that based on lenses I've used I can answer that easily enough.
My favorite lens is the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Blah Blah.
Not only is it incredibly versatile, but the quality for a "budget" lens is unmatched, hands down. It feels balanced, the build quality is sublime for the price, it's fast, and it just about never comes off my camera.
Just an all around winner.
Now, were I to one day pick up a DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 or a DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 or the 77mm f/1.9, then we might have a fight on my hands. |
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08/22/2008 11:26:38 AM · #10 |
| My favorite is Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM. Love it. |
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08/22/2008 11:38:01 AM · #11 |
mine is number 6 on the list Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens
its only been off my camera a few times since I got it
Message edited by author 2008-08-22 11:38:58.
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08/22/2008 01:10:21 PM · #12 |
| mmm 18-200mm Nikkor mmm, so very nice for an all in one. It was actually the force that lured me to the dark side in the first place, hehehe. |
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08/22/2008 01:13:52 PM · #13 |
My favorites are:
-Canon 70-200 2.8L IS
-Canon 24-70 2.8L
-Sigma 80-400 4-5.6 OS
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08/22/2008 01:43:03 PM · #14 |
The 85 1.2 is the fifth most popular?
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08/22/2008 01:49:20 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
The 85 1.2 is the fifth most popular? |
Yeah that list is kind of a joke. |
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08/22/2008 01:53:04 PM · #16 |
Canon EF-S 10-22
Canon EF 100-400
and Canon 85 MM 1.8 |
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08/23/2008 06:31:11 PM · #17 |
My newest lens is by far my favourite lens of all time...
My top five:
1. Carl Zeiss 135mm f1.8 Sonnar T* (on my a700)
2. Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di Macro (any mount)
3. Olympus 50mm f2 ED Macro (on my E1)
4. Sigma 70mm f2.8 DG Macro (on my SD14)
5. Sigma 300mm f4 APO HSM 1:3 Tele-Macro (on my SD14)
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08/25/2008 08:20:16 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by hopper:
i think the list is close, but it really depends on the parameters:
consumers, professionals, or both?
most popular of all time, or past 3 years (that's how old the 24-105L is)?
popular = most sales, most well liked, highest image quality, or other?
edit to add - I'd be willing to bet that the canon cheapo kit lens is it's highest selling lens by a long shot |
I totally agree. popular = most sales, most well liked, highest image quality, or other |
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08/25/2008 08:30:05 PM · #19 |
It's a good list-
I loved my 17-55 2.8 IS ans still use it alot, but an L lens has a look to it...so the 24-70 has been my main lens of late.
I got a 70-200 F4 a while back as backup/walkaround use (much lighter than the 2.8 IS version) and I used it a good but last week - wow, what a great lens!
My 10-22 is tons of fun and won't flare easily. I use it a lot.
Interesting that all the 50s are on the list :D I had the 1.8 and didn't like it at all, but the 1.2 has that L magic to it. I know many people with 85 1.2 and they all rave about it. I find my 85 1.8 to be a tad long so I've not stepped up to the 1.2 version.
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08/25/2008 08:42:03 PM · #20 |
my hand's down favorite is the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS
Message edited by author 2008-08-25 20:42:22. |
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08/25/2008 09:16:19 PM · #21 |
favoirte tends to be the most recent :P
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08/25/2008 11:16:13 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Now, were I to one day pick up a DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 or a DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 or the 77mm f/1.9, then we might have a fight on my hands. |
I don't post any of my shots on this site other than for challenges, but I own the 16-50 and the 77 and love them both. I actually prefer the 77 and the older SMC-F50 1.7 over all of my lenses. Those two get the most duty by far. The 16-50 is a big heavy beast, but the image quality is wow. I've held the 50-135 and am not so sure I would want to take that on a trip. Personally, my trip lenses consist of the 16-50, 50, and 77. I know the 50 seems redundant, but damn, that little old lens kicks some serious @ss.(f/8 is the definitive sweet spot if you're looking for sharpness in the entire frame) Plus, what does it tell you when that lens still sells for $130-160 on Ebay, used? My August free study (a landscape) will be represented with that lens. My next lens rental to try out will be the 31 Limited. If it's tits up like every reviewer says it is, that will likely be my next purchase. I don't like the 50-200 - image quality sucks. And the Sigma 10-20 is just too soft deep inside the edges. What's the point in cropping down half of your picture to get some sharpness? And that's virtually through the entire range at f/8! I'm surprised with the 18-55 kit. With a tripod and some stoppage, that thing actually turns out some fairly decent shots. I only use it every now and then to try and get my shots with it ranked high under the lens "owner" page. ;-) I believe I just shot my Doors entry with it too. |
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08/25/2008 11:17:58 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by ti_evom:
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Now, were I to one day pick up a DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 or a DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 or the 77mm f/1.9, then we might have a fight on my hands. |
I don't post any of my shots on this site other than for challenges, but I own the 16-50 and the 77 and love them both. I actually prefer the 77 and the older SMC-F50 1.7 over all of my lenses. Those two get the most duty by far. The 16-50 is a big heavy beast, but the image quality is wow. I've held the 50-135 and am not so sure I would want to take that on a trip. Personally, my trip lenses consist of the 16-50, 50, and 77. I know the 50 seems redundant, but damn, that little old lens kicks some serious @ss.(f/8 is the definitive sweet spot if you're looking for sharpness in the entire frame) Plus, what does it tell you when that lens still sells for $130-160 on Ebay, used? My August free study (a landscape) will be represented with that lens. My next lens rental to try out will be the 31 Limited. If it's tits up like every reviewer says it is, that will likely be my next purchase. I don't like the 50-200 - image quality sucks. And the Sigma 10-20 is just too soft deep inside the edges. What's the point in cropping down half of your picture to get some sharpness? And that's virtually through the entire range at f/8! I'm surprised with the 18-55 kit. With a tripod and some stoppage, that thing actually turns out some fairly decent shots. I only use it every now and then to try and get my shots with it ranked high under the lens "owner" page. ;-) I believe I just shot my Doors entry with it too. |
woah! A talkative pentaxer! I love you man. |
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08/26/2008 12:40:39 AM · #24 |
Mines the Nikon 18-200. Great lens for all that convenience, IMHO.
I see Canon finally caught on! Too bad they didn't do that 14 months ago when I jumped ship for Nikon because of the 18-200! |
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08/26/2008 12:46:44 AM · #25 |
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