View Full Version : If you could only have one lens.....
stephenb
15-09-2006, 08:46
Whether you use Nikon or Canon or whatever, if you were only able to have one lens what would you choose?
Are we restricted to pickin ANY lens in the world, or do we have to choose only one from our own kit?
From my own equipment it would have to be the 300f2.8IS from any I would go for the 500f4IS.
I will own both one day.
Matt Charlton
15-09-2006, 10:12
mmmm 100-400L
From my own equipment, the 18-55mm kit lens. :D
If I could have any lens, I'll have more than 1 cause 1 lens just isn't enough.
Its a tricky one. The Nikon VR 18-200 would probably offer the most flexibility, but im not sure of the performance. Failing that either the 100-400 L or the 24-105L.
For me, Canon 24-70 2.8L. But I shoot people and nothing that really requires a telephoto. However, I do have 6 lenses in my go-to bag and I use them all.
would have to be something long like an 80-400 vr or a 500 2.8, would be great if someone made a 300-500mm f2.8 or f4!
Actually, scrap me saying I'd have a 30mm prime - what was I thinking!
I would of course have my Hooditron 2-2000mm F/1 lens. Complete with BP (Better Pictars).
hmmmnn, 30mm f1.4 would probably do me. maybe the nikkor 200-400 f4 tho. different lenses and a tricky choice eh.
Warspite
15-09-2006, 13:10
Going from experience of what lenses I've used and like, would probably choose the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS, can walk around with it all day and while not ideal for macro or wide angle, and not being particularly long range it sits bang in the middle :thumbs:
As a counter I may also consider going "old school" and just choose a 50mm f1.4 and do it the way it used to be (although with a 1.6x crop factor;) )
Lots of lenses I would love to try but as I havent, I wouldnt want to be lumbered with it and find it to be wrong for me :)
Olympus 90-250 (180-500 eqv) f2.8 for me i think :D
tbh there is several i could do with ;)
peterroweblackman
15-09-2006, 13:42
Nikon 70-200 f2.8VR :nikon:
PRB
:)
If I really had to manage with just one lens, it would have to be the Nikon 18-200 with VR. Its supposed to be a great travel lens, which is essentially hte same question we are considering here!
WetSparks
15-09-2006, 18:18
Second (or Third) the vote for the 100 - 400 IS USM L :) :)
The one I'm aiming to buy before too long please.....70-200mm f2.8 IS :D
The professional photographer at the track at Ipswich says that if he could only keep one of his lenses then it would be that one every time, too!
SeanBoyce
15-09-2006, 18:24
Dena,I just got Canon 24-70 F.2.8 this summer and without a dout its the best lens I have ever oned.Its a little heavy,but I would trade it for anything.Hope you get one.Good Luck
h.r.ford
15-09-2006, 18:25
the soon to be out canon 50mm f1.2.... oh I can dream.
If it was just one lens out of my kit bag then it would have to be another vote for the 24-70 2.8L
In fairy land it would be an 50-600mm f2.8 some thing of that sort, in the real world an 200 f1.8.
Jonnyreb
15-09-2006, 20:46
Bloody good question anf one i keep asking myself!
from my own kit torn between 24-105 f/4 L IS and 50 f/1.4. I'm almost gagging for the 12-24 Sigma ex (twelve to twenty-bloody-four on a FF!!) and I'm close to mugging Matt for his 100-400 L.........
Dunno - guess like someone before me, the 50mm appeals to the purist, i'm just not good enough to use it too much!!
Jon
Matt Charlton
16-09-2006, 00:22
hands off my 100-400L !
Jonnyreb
16-09-2006, 07:35
hehehe................
busterboy
16-09-2006, 08:20
From my own equipment it would have to be the 300f2.8IS from any I would go for the 500f4IS.
I will own both one day.
DITTO....:)
Johnny1982
16-09-2006, 14:11
Thats easy. 1200mm. I wouldnt even care anymore. Id make the books as one of few people to own it! :)
To be serious.. Someone wanting to get into portaits then I would have to go for the EF 85mm F1.2 Mark II L
AlexKall
16-09-2006, 17:11
Nikkor 50mm F1.4D
Ooh, difficult. The 70-200 is the one I use mostly but I'd probably go for the 100-400 as it offers me more useful range and would cover about 95% of what I do.
Going off the photographs I personally like to take, I'd have to go with something like the 28-105L. Nothing super extravagant but it gives me a nice average reach, which covers me from landscapes to candids.
17-55mm f/2.8 Nikkor - failing that a 35mm f/2 prime.
h.r.ford
18-09-2006, 11:24
To be serious.. Someone wanting to get into portaits then I would have to go for the EF 85mm F1.2 Mark II L
Ohh busterboy was nice enough to let me take a snap with this lens. I will envy him (and anyone else who owns one) till the day I die! Don't see me every convincing my husband I can spend that kind of money on a "hobby". I can dream though.
24-70 f/2.8. Its just a perfect every day range.
Diego Garcia
18-09-2006, 11:55
I would say something like a 400MM - 600mm 2.8 tbh, especially in light of the work I am ebbing towards.:thumbs:
antonroland
18-09-2006, 13:23
Canon 50mm f/1 L
Marianne
18-09-2006, 16:15
hmmm now you're askin'!
I think my best choice would be the NIkon 24-120 VR lens...its great for most shots...
I would say something like a 400MM - 600mm 2.8 tbh, especially in light of the work I am ebbing towards.:thumbs:
Peeping tom's get paid now do they? :p
From my own kit - Canon 24-70L F2.8
Otherwise - Canon 24-105L F4 IS
barongreenback
22-09-2006, 07:06
From my own kit - the Canon 24-105mm f/4 L
Any lens - the 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS - a fabulous quality lens and excellent for portrait work.
Since I am primarily a wild life (bird) photographer I will have to go with the 500mm f/4.0. However, I would loath to give up my 85mm f/1.2L.
My first "real" camera was a 7 series Canon rangefinder with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. (camera was manual everything) Basic stuff. You really can't go wrong with the standard 50mm lens. There was an optional 50mm f/0.95 lens available for the camera at twice the price of the camera with the 50mm f/1.4. Now that was one funky camera.
whitewash
02-10-2006, 22:52
gotta say that with a bit of thought i could do anything i want with my 85mm f1.8 :) love it to bits, dont use it enough
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L prime. Best money I've ever spent. Didn't use anything else on my recent trip away.
Hopkin Green Frog
31-10-2006, 10:56
I totally agree - I have one as well and I love it to bits.
I'd like the f/1.2 though :)
HIMUPNORTH
31-10-2006, 13:28
Now a bit better off in the lens dept. but probably my 16-35mm 2.8L as long as I am using a small sensor. When I go full frame I will definitely be up for a bit of prime 50mm!
King_Boru
31-10-2006, 18:09
Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR.
And if I was one of the dark sides then it would be the 28-300 IS.
King.
mikelusmore.com
09-11-2006, 09:18
its a tough call - canon 85mm f1.2 or nikon 10.5mm fisheye.........
uhhh i just dunno.
busterboy
09-11-2006, 17:41
its a tough call - canon 85mm f1.2 or nikon 10.5mm fisheye.........
uhhh i just dunno.
;) ........:thumbs:
http://www.zen118613.zen.co.uk/350D/350D-85mm.jpg
photostar_1
09-11-2006, 18:14
24-70 f/2.8. Its just a perfect every day range.
Now I've had time to get used to it, I have to agree with petemc.....this is a great everyday lens and worth every penny.:clap:
Forbiddenbiker
12-11-2006, 11:15
I have no idea what to choose and why. :shrug: :lol:
A short one though I think.
If it had to be from my current bag? I'd actually choose my Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 EX over the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS :bonk:
I guess I should really think about switching things around ? Maybe a 24-70 f/2.8 L and a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX :thinking:
With my current camera being full frame the 24-70 is my favourite :)
With what i take pics of, 500mm F4.0 L with 1.4 and 2x TC ! :)
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