Your Favorite (I'll never give it up) Lens
Dec 1, 2015 12:06:45 #
huskyrider705 wrote:
Just curious, why would you choose the 24-105 over the 24-70? The reason I ask is because I was thinking of trading my 24-105 for the 24-70 f/4 because it's supposed to be sharper edge to edge, have less distortion and the almost macro built in if needed. I know you lose 35mm length but I can use my 100-400 when I need extra reach. Is there something I should be concerned about?
My only reason for preferring the 24-105 over the 24-70 is the convenience of the extra focal length. In every other way the 24-70, being of the latest generation, does seem to test better then the 24-105. Just the same, the 24-105 still provides excellent results and has the added convenience of the extra reach. I just find that I use it more then the 24-70. I also find that I use my 100-400 L II more then my 70-200 L II. I would probably part with the 70-200 before I would the 100-400, although the f/2.8 of the 70-200 is quite handy at times.
Dec 1, 2015 12:31:34 #
My 70-200 2.8. That being said, it "depends". But, I love that lens followed by the 24-70 2.8.
Dec 1, 2015 12:33:18 #
Hmarge wrote:
Just wondering, if you had a choice of having only one lens for your camera, which one would you keep and why?
If at all possible I shot my Tamron 150-600mm Lens.
Otherwise the Nikon 24-85 f/2.8.
I guess all my Lenses are a favorite for their use category.
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Dec 1, 2015 12:41:16 #
Hmarge wrote:
Just wondering, if you had a choice of having only one lens for your camera, which one would you keep and why?
My Nikon 60mm f:28D micro on my D7100 body.
I find it very useful 1:1 macro, shot portrait lens and a good street photography lens, all this and its built like the older AI-s lenses
Dec 1, 2015 12:47:15 #
Dec 1, 2015 12:50:19 #
I'm a Canon shooter and my 24-105mm is my go to lens for most situations. It's versatile and accurate.
Dec 1, 2015 12:56:21 #
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boberic wrote:
If my house was on fire I would not even look for my cameras. THe only 2 things I care a bout are my wife and myself. Everything else can be replaced. My favorite lens is the one I haven't bought yet.
:) I think you know the question was not intended to be quite that literal and was just his way of asking which is the one lens we would not want to give up.
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Dec 1, 2015 12:57:45 #
I just answered another one-lens post on another forum yesterday, and I'm starting to get annoyed with them - so I'll post my most unique lens. It's the Pentax 110 24mm f/2.8 manual focus lens from 1981. It's only 9/16" by 1" in size, yet covers a micro four thirds sensor with no vignetting. Sure, it's not the best lens out there, and it is nowhere near sharp at the corners - but it fits in a pocket with a Panasonic GM1 camera.
Dec 1, 2015 13:16:22 #
Canon 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 IS (image stabilized). This is the best do-all lens there is. It covers from near wide angle to decent super telephoto, yet remains a fairly bright lens throughout. Its only drawback is that it is very heavy to carry around all day, as in a tourist situation.
Dec 1, 2015 13:41:27 #
My Nikon 28-300mm 3.5-5.6, not stellar but the most versatile lens I own. My fav is the Nikon 200-500mm 5.6 or my Canon 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 ISII depending on which body i'm using
Dec 1, 2015 13:49:20 #
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Dec 1, 2015 13:59:27 #
LFingar wrote:
My only reason for preferring the 24-105 over the ... (show quote)
Thanks! I was a little concerned there might be something I was not aware of. I don't have a problem with the 30mm gap that would be present because when I use the 24-105 I seldom use the upper range anyway. Most of the time I don't even take the 24-105 with me because most of my shooting is wildlife.
Dec 1, 2015 14:16:48 #
anotherview wrote:
The 24-70mm would leave a gap in coverage of 30mm between it and the 100-400mm II.
Rent to try the 24-70mm f/4 before you switch to it.
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Rent to try the 24-70mm f/4 before you switch to it.
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Happy Holidays!
Thanks for the reply. I don't think I'll miss that gap because I hardly use the upper end of the 24-105 anyway and the distortion drives me crazy at the lower end. I know it can be fixed in post but I'd rather get it closer without going through that process. Happy Holidays to you also. :)
Dec 1, 2015 14:28:37 #
Correct, the photographer determines the needed focal length(s) for his or her use.
My post merely noted the gap in focal length.
My post merely noted the gap in focal length.
Mac wrote:
There really is no need to have every possible focal length covered, though I am sure lens manufacturers would like people to think there is.
Dec 1, 2015 14:36:52 #
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