What was your most used lens for 2019?
Dec 30, 2019 18:34:29 #
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Dec 30, 2019 18:43:45 #
...got in this late, but for pure bulk, shooting pageantry, I used the Nikkor 200-400 f4 which I dearly love when hooked to my D5 (30,000+ images) but the *one* I've come to like most for all-around stuff is the 24-70 f4 s-lens on my Z6. It is really sharp and square.
Dec 30, 2019 19:17:22 #
NormanTheGr8 wrote:
That would be a Tamron 18-400mm
Same here, on D7500. First backup: Tamron 16-300 on D5300, used by my son. In Antarctica, i never used the Nikon 16-85 and only a few shots with the Nikon F1.8 50mm. For a couple of days, i borrowed a Sigma Contemporary 150-600 lens from the B&H photo locker onboard the Nat Geo Explorer. I got some good shots from the ship, but found myself frustrated by not being able to go wide enough. And it needed a monopod and was too big to take on Zodiacs, where changing lenses is really challenging. There, i just used the 16-400 and can crop as needed. I also took lots of shots, including panos, with my new S10+ phone. There was usually plenty of light, with only a couple hours of relative darkness when stars were not visible.
Dec 30, 2019 19:22:53 #
reader
Loc: Los Angeles
RowdyRay wrote:
I don't need to do any filtering or searching. Hehe. Got my Tamron 150-600 mm in Feb. or Mar. Spent the summer using it every chance I got in between rain. Used some others for specific purposes, but the grandkids weren't in any summer sports this year. Mostly wildlife shots.
And what zoom was most prevalent with shots taken with that lens
Dec 30, 2019 19:47:23 #
RowdyRay
Loc: MN
reader wrote:
And what zoom was most prevalent with shots taken with that lens
I don't use PS or LR, so I can't really search it. But I would have to say 600mm. It's not often critters let you just walk up to them. But there are some less than that for things like butterflies, flowers or a close fly by.
Dec 30, 2019 20:11:17 #
In terms of time used, My AF Micro Nikkor 200mm 1:4D. wins. However, the greatest number of exposures were run through my AF-S Nikkor 200-500 1:5.6E ED. In terms of keepers, the count was closer, but the 200 macro was still a bit ahead. That is to say; on one session dedicated to birds (especially birds in flight) I might make two or three times as many exposures as I would if, I was seeking insects or flora which is usually the case. Both lenses are top notch but for my preferred subject matter, I regard the old, heavy, all metal, 200 macro as irreplaceable.
Dec 30, 2019 20:21:13 #
RichKenn
Loc: Merritt Island, FL
Nikon 18-105 3.6/5.6 G ED on my D7200. Super sharp and a good focal length range.
Dec 30, 2019 20:37:45 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Someone asked this end-of-year question last year.... (show quote)
My most used lens this year was the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 on my D3400. Then the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 on my D90. I have other lenses but since I shoot predominately 17-75 these two lenses provide for most of my shooting. I also enjoy shooting with my Tamron 18-200 f3.5-6.3 on my D50 as a third choice.
Dec 30, 2019 20:54:46 #
I use my Sigma 18-300 on my 77D almost exclusively. I'm thinking I’ll start using my “nifty 50” more in 2020.
Dec 30, 2019 20:57:25 #
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Dec 30, 2019 21:20:58 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
CHG_CANON wrote:
Someone asked this end-of-year question last year.... (show quote)
Nikkor 18-200 VR ll
Dec 30, 2019 21:48:00 #
Canon EF-S 18-135. Covers almost all situations as a "walk around." Occasionally use others from the canon 10-18 to Sigma Contemporary 150-600 as situation demands.
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