Lense Recommendation

[Lost Canadian]

I'd be torn, for me my 35 1.4 is almost a perfect a lens, it just suits my shooting style. I like to get close and interact with the people or landscape I'm shooting, I feel it pushes me and allows me to be more creative, and arguably many of my best shots of recent have come from that lens. Also what I miss at longer focal lengths I feel I can make up for with different angles when concentrating on a single focal length. That said my next choice would be my 14-24mm then probably a 24-120 F4. The first two simply allow for greater expression. The 24-120 while easily the most flexible also produces the most mundane images, and I find I'm never overly pleased with the results when I use it, and not because it's a bad lens, it's not, but more because it's boring.

Lens choice really is a very personal thing and I think most people would find that they choose lenses that reflect their personality. Some people like shooting from a distance, trying to remain unnoticed in effort to catch a natural impromptu moment, where their subjects aren't aware of the camera. Some like myself enjoy the interaction, being part of the activity, with the hope that in doing so will lower peoples inhibitions and they will become comfortable with the camera. I believe approach typically dictates ones style and ultimately their most used or favorite lens choice.

 

[Scott Brady]

I, personally, see no use in 50mm as a "shoot as you go" photographer. Or any other fixed lens however fast they are. My working horse is 70-200mm zoom. I also have 17-40 and 24-70, but don't use them as much.

This is certainly true, particularly for a travel photographer. The 70-200mm is certainly my money maker, although I am mixing things up for Antarctica, bolting a 28-300 to the 1DX and a 16-35mm to the 5D MKIII.

My typical kit is 70-200mm 2.8L and 16-35mm 2.8L. I have started throwing 40mm 2.8 pancake lenses onto the bodies now, instead of body caps. Good to have a few back-ups just in case.

 

[Rattler]

Sure, but if I'd have to chose "one lens" it would be a zoom.

I usually shoot a bunch with the 50 and then switch to my 75-250. I process them in Lightroom since the stage lights tend to mess with things. I bet the owner would give me a press pass if I asked but eh. It would only be a couple songs, the place is small and the press area is even smaller and I am '6"5! Not the best but I am using a $120 and $200 lens. I needed something quick with the little $$ I had at the time.

 

[photo_i]

I have started throwing 40mm 2.8 pancake lenses onto the bodies now, instead of body caps. Good to have a few back-ups just in case.

Well, it's OK if you carry your camera stuff in you car, but if you lag around on your back then those pancakes add extra of weight and may be that last straw for the camel.

 

[photo_i]

Rattler, if you are shooting a lot in low light conditions then yes, you need faster lens. And if you don't plan to print these pics in big format then even shorter lens is OK, as long as it has wide aperture - you can crop smaller important piece later in LR.

 

[nwoods]

... bolting a 28-300 to the 1DX and a 16-35mm to the 5D MKIII.... My typical kit is 70-200mm 2.8L and 16-35mm 2.8L....

Interesting, so the big Canon sell off a few years ago in the move to Olympus has gone full circle?


Back to the thread: my standard lens is the 16-35 F2.8, and for fun I have the tack sharp 70-200 F2.8 and the 10-22 ultra wide. Fun lens!

 

[loren85022]

I'm preparing to sell some older Nikon DX lenses. One is the 18-200 mm VR. For personal use, that's a great lens. Light, small and what range! Great for road trips.


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[Rattler]

I'm preparing to sell some older Nikon DX lenses. One is the 18-200 mm VR. For personal use, that's a great lens. Light, small and what range! Great for road trips.


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They won't do me much good but do you have them listed somewhere? I do have a Nikon friend. Where is that about making your avatar like that? I found it once before but can't remember where it is now.

I just picked up an adapter for Canon FD lens. I found a bag full of them from my dad's AE-1. Kind of curious to see how they will do.