Ok, If you could only choose one lens, what would it be and why?

gulati said:

Ideal focal length on my XTi. Fast, with good contrast.

It it was socially acceptable to walk onto any performance stage to
get good close-ups of performers, I'd be tempted to dump all other
lenses, and keep the Sigma.

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Hi Andy,

What do you mostly use this lens for (portraits, group shots, landscapes, lowlight, etc.)? Also, what aperture do you find is your favorite or that you find yourself mostly using?

Thanks,
abana

I wouldn't limit myself to one.

Don't limit yourself man, you never have to choose or take only one lens.

If a budget or even a weight constraint, then I shouldn't have a DSLR in the first place and should be using a compact camera.

nuttietart said:

Ok, If you could only choose one lens, what would it be and why?

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Lemming51 said:

If a budget or even a weight constraint, then I shouldn't have a DSLR
in the first place and should be using a compact camera.

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There are more reason to buy a SLR than just a fascination to change lenses; image quality being one of them

Lemming51 said:

nuttietart said:

Ok, If you could only choose one lens, what would it be and why?

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Rick Knepper said:

Nearly all of my serious photography are landscapes and this is
simply the best lens in terms of overall IQ for that purpose I own or
have owned. Maybe not necessarily the best FL for every given sitch
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B&H does not show that lens, where did you get it and what mount system did it require?

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Ben

Canon 100 f/2. Shouldn't need to explain why.

I've used my 30 for everything, including head/shoulder portraits, and group shots. The main handicap with this lens is that the minimum focus distance is about 16 inches, which is a bit far, given the shorter focal length. Just means I can't get REAL close to people - which they might prefer!

I guess I tend to shoot around f/2.2 or f/2.8 for low-light, f/5.6 for general and f/8 or f/11 for bright light and landscape. Honestly, I tend to forget about aperture, unless its really low-light.

Andy

Abana said:

gulati said:

Ideal focal length on my XTi. Fast, with good contrast.

It it was socially acceptable to walk onto any performance stage to
get good close-ups of performers, I'd be tempted to dump all other
lenses, and keep the Sigma.

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Hi Andy,
What do you mostly use this lens for (portraits, group shots,
landscapes, lowlight, etc.)? Also, what aperture do you find is your
favorite or that you find yourself mostly using?

Thanks,
abana

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Andy

gulati said:

I've used my 30 for everything, including head/shoulder portraits,
and group shots. The main handicap with this lens is that the minimum
focus distance is about 16 inches, which is a bit far, given the
shorter focal length. Just means I can't get REAL close to people -
which they might prefer!

I guess I tend to shoot around f/2.2 or f/2.8 for low-light, f/5.6
for general and f/8 or f/11 for bright light and landscape. Honestly,
I tend to forget about aperture, unless its really low-light.

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Thanks. I have this lens as well, but haven't really put it through its paces (although I did take it out to a plantation house grounds yesterday...). I like it and it seems to have good color and sharpness, but haven't really been able to use it for the reason I bought it, which is an upcoming trip to visit to family. I used to bring a P&S, which was no big deal to whip out and take a few when indoors. I wanted to do the same with my 400D (although I'm still taking a P&S), but without the flash and bulk of my 17-55. This seemed like the right FL for that, plus wide aperture to shoot without flash.

I will say this about the Sig 30. It's a solid, well built lens and feels like I'm holding a little brick when I have it on my 400D. And IQ seems good.

Thanks again,
abana

I go back and forth between my 24-105 and 50 f/1.4 on the 5D.

I want to like the 50 f/1.4 more, but I am getting a boat load of keepers on the 24-105, it impressed me more than the other lenses I have owned. (17-40, 135L, 70-200)

Brian