How many lenses do you own

danh · Aug 10, 2004

How many do you carry with you?

Since getting my 10D I was looking in my old camera bag. My old heavy bag had a wide assortment of lenses (I got lucky buying my camera used) I had all kinds of lenses, but when looking back I pretty much only used my 28-200 and 50.

Now I am rebuilding my lenses from scratch. So far I have the 17-40L and 50 1.8. I am finding that I miss my telephoto, but it is a tough choice. I think I will probably go with the 70-200L f4. It is a nice compromise with size and speed. A 2.8 would be nice but I just doubt I would carry it enough.

So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

danh

franzdom · Aug 10, 2004

24-70
50/1.4
100/2
70-200/4

rSm00th · Aug 10, 2004

18-55 kit lense
28-105 3.5-4.5 II
70-200 4.0L (on the way as we speak)

csmith · Aug 10, 2004

EF 16-35mm F/2.8L USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM
EF 50 F/1.4 USM
EF 85mm f1.8 USM
EF 135mm f/2.0L USM
EF 180mm F3.5L USM Macro
EF 300mm F/2.8L IS USM

Depends on what I'm shooting determines what I carry.

Charlie

danh said:
How many do you carry with you?

Since getting my 10D I was looking in my old camera bag. My old
heavy bag had a wide assortment of lenses (I got lucky buying my
camera used) I had all kinds of lenses, but when looking back I
pretty much only used my 28-200 and 50.

Now I am rebuilding my lenses from scratch. So far I have the
17-40L and 50 1.8. I am finding that I miss my telephoto, but it
is a tough choice. I think I will probably go with the 70-200L f4.
It is a nice compromise with size and speed. A 2.8 would be nice
but I just doubt I would carry it enough.

So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

danh

Jeff Laitila57576 · Aug 10, 2004

Canon:
24 2.8
35 2.0
50 1.4
28-135 IS
70-200 2.8L
24 TS-E 3.5L

Sigma:
15-30

I don't always carry the TS-E with me, depends oin what i will be shooting.

When I am going really light at night, I only take the 24, 35, and 50.

For my daytime light weight rig I only take my 28-135 with the 50 thrown in "just in case".

--
Jeff Laitila http://www.sushicam.com

Waltitia Hollman · Aug 10, 2004

50 1.8
100 2.8
19-35 (Tamron)
17-40
28-80

28-135
100-400

While at work, I generally carry the 28-135, 50, and sometimes the 17-40 tags along.
--
Infinity is forever.

Carl Hoang · Aug 10, 2004

Canon primes 50/1.8, 80/1.8, 200/2.8
Canon WA's and zooms 18-55/3.5, 17-40L, 100-400L
Sigma zoom 70-200/2.8 EX HSM

I'm looking at Canon 24/1.4L and 300/4L primes.

danh said:
How many do you carry with you?

Since getting my 10D I was looking in my old camera bag. My old
heavy bag had a wide assortment of lenses (I got lucky buying my
camera used) I had all kinds of lenses, but when looking back I
pretty much only used my 28-200 and 50.

Now I am rebuilding my lenses from scratch. So far I have the
17-40L and 50 1.8. I am finding that I miss my telephoto, but it
is a tough choice. I think I will probably go with the 70-200L f4.
It is a nice compromise with size and speed. A 2.8 would be nice
but I just doubt I would carry it enough.

So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

danh

mike bustad · Aug 10, 2004

100-400 IS my favorite
85 1.8
50 1.8

just sent my 17-40 L back now thinking of two or three other lenses to buy. One is another 28-135 IS, Tamron 28-75, 70-200 L f/4 or the Sigma 55-200 or maybe the 25-125 I will be ordering soon maybe in a couple of days.

--
Tanglefoot47
Tulalip Wa.
Canon 10D 100-400 L IS, Canon 50 1.8, Canon 85 1.8, Sony 828

Marla · Aug 10, 2004

After purchasing the Rebel 300 I recycled my lenses. I sold most of the ones I had. Now I have less lenses but better glass.

Presently I have all Canon:
17-40mm/f4L
50mm/f1.4
85mm/f1.8
70-200mm/f4L - arrived today - refurbished from B&H

Still have, but selling the 28-135 IS

Marla

danh said:
How many do you carry with you?

Since getting my 10D I was looking in my old camera bag. My old
heavy bag had a wide assortment of lenses (I got lucky buying my
camera used) I had all kinds of lenses, but when looking back I
pretty much only used my 28-200 and 50.

Now I am rebuilding my lenses from scratch. So far I have the
17-40L and 50 1.8. I am finding that I miss my telephoto, but it
is a tough choice. I think I will probably go with the 70-200L f4.
It is a nice compromise with size and speed. A 2.8 would be nice
but I just doubt I would carry it enough.

So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

danh

Jim Dawson · Aug 10, 2004

Canon:
50mm f/1.8 Mk I (never use it)
17-40 f/4 L
28-135 IS
70-300 DO
100-400 IS L

Other brands:
28-80 f/2.8 Tokina ATX Pro
Sigma 8mm Fisheye
180 Macro Tamron

Recently only carrying the 17-40 and 70-300 DO
I will thin this collection out soon.

Jim Dawson

danh said:
So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

Uhh, nothing, that'w why I'm going to thin these out.

--
Canon 1D Mark II, Pentax Optio 555, and G-III QL (yes - film)

Guillaume paris2 · Aug 10, 2004

Started with a Sigma 15mm fisheye and 28-135IS on a D60. Great range.
Last summer I added a 28 f1.8 USM, an 85 f1.8 USM and a Sigma 15-30.
So far, I'm VERY happy with the choices I made.

I'm about to add a Sigma 70-200 2.8, and I really salivate about the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 due this september. Too bad I can't get it for my wedding on 9/04. 18-50 and 70-200 all at 2.8 on 2 cameras and I think most of my needs would be fulfilled!

Oh, how many do I carry with me? at weddings, ALL, no exception. The rest of the time, usually only 1 or 2.

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com

Adrian Tung · Aug 10, 2004

Canon 28-135 IS
Canon 50mm f/1.8II
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro
Sigma 15-30EX
Tokina 80-200 f/2.8

Usually I carry everything, but for lighter situations I may just take the 90mm macro and the 15-30.

--
http://www.AdrianTung.com

mike bustad · Aug 10, 2004

Adrian Tung said:
Canon 28-135 IS
Canon 50mm f/1.8II
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro
Sigma 15-30EX
Tokina 80-200 f/2.8

Usually I carry everything, but for lighter situations I may just
take the 90mm macro and the 15-30.

--
http://www.AdrianTung.com

--reasonably priced for that type of lens.

Tanglefoot47
Tulalip Wa.
Canon 10D 100-400 L IS, Canon 50 1.8, Canon 85 1.8, Sony 828

danh · Aug 10, 2004

How have you liked your 70-300DO so far? That lens is almost what I would consider perfect for me. I like to travel light and my 50, 17-40 and 70-300DO would be 3 I always use. I am just a bit gun shy due to the very mixed reviews of this lens and the cost (big gamble it seems). That is why I was considering the 70-200 F4. A little larger but still a lens that isn't so big and bulky I wouldn't carry it around.

danh

Jim Dawson said:
Other brands:
28-80 f/2.8 Tokina ATX Pro
Sigma 8mm Fisheye
180 Macro Tamron

Recently only carrying the 17-40 and 70-300 DO
I will thin this collection out soon.

Jim Dawson

Member said:

So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

Click to expand...

Uhh, nothing, that'w why I'm going to thin these out.

--
Canon 1D Mark II, Pentax Optio 555, and G-III QL (yes - film)

ToL189215 · Aug 10, 2004

I have 5 so far: Canon 17-40 F4 L, Canon 50 F1.8, Canon 100 F2.8 macro, Canon 70-200 F4 and Tamron 28-75 F2.8.

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ToL

http://www.pbase.com/taleoflens

David Vo · Aug 10, 2004

i only have one lens so far, 24-70L. this is my first lens ever
50 MK II is on it's way.

--
'I am not saying Canon is the best...
But, nothing is better...'
Shoot Dig'tal.

Photoman32428 · Aug 10, 2004

danh said:
How many do you carry with you?

I own nine lenses, but normally only carry three:

Sigma 12-24
Canon 28-135 IS
Canon 70-200/2.8 IS

Joe Arnold
See profile for equipment list!

Bernie R Swanson · Aug 10, 2004

50 1.8
100 2.8 Macro
17-40L
28-105 USM
100-300 USM
100-400L IS

Funny thing is I like the 50 and 100 primes the best for sharpness, but I use them the least, thus I do not normally pack them in my Velocity 9 bag.

I tend to go to extremes lately....either wide angle or super telephoto

danh said:
How many do you carry with you?

--
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Jim Dawson · Aug 10, 2004

I sold my 70-200 f/4 L after buying the DO. I'm very happy so far.

This was wide open at 300mm hand held 800ISO through glass:

Jim

danh said:
danh

Jim Dawson said:

Other brands:
28-80 f/2.8 Tokina ATX Pro
Sigma 8mm Fisheye
180 Macro Tamron

Recently only carrying the 17-40 and 70-300 DO
I will thin this collection out soon.

Jim Dawson

danh said:

So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

Click to expand...

Uhh, nothing, that'w why I'm going to thin these out.

--
Canon 1D Mark II, Pentax Optio 555, and G-III QL (yes - film)

Click to expand...

--
Canon 1D Mark II, Pentax Optio 555, and G-III QL (yes - film)

Kevin Lyness · Aug 10, 2004

I don't always carry all of these, but here's what I have:

Sigma: 12-24
Canon: 28-105
50 1.8
100 2.8 Macro
28-70 2.8L
70-200 4L
100-400 L IS

I suspect I'll sell the 70-200 as the 100-400 has the reach I really wanted in a zoom. I almost never use the 28-105 but it came with my old A2E.

Kevin

danh said:
How many do you carry with you?

Since getting my 10D I was looking in my old camera bag. My old
heavy bag had a wide assortment of lenses (I got lucky buying my
camera used) I had all kinds of lenses, but when looking back I
pretty much only used my 28-200 and 50.

Now I am rebuilding my lenses from scratch. So far I have the
17-40L and 50 1.8. I am finding that I miss my telephoto, but it
is a tough choice. I think I will probably go with the 70-200L f4.
It is a nice compromise with size and speed. A 2.8 would be nice
but I just doubt I would carry it enough.

So what's in your wallet, errr bag?

danh

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