Walk around lens (Page 2): I use a Nikon 18-200mm lens most of the time. It covers just about all the ranges one would need. I use it on a Nikon D300 so with the crop factor of that...

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

Pellwanger wrote:

I know this question has been asked before but lately I have been thinking about getting one so I would not have to lug all my equipment around. So here it is. "What walk around lens do you prefer and Why?" Thanks in advance for your answers.

I use a Nikon 18-200mm lens most of the time. It covers just about all the ranges one would need. I use it on a Nikon D300 so with the crop factor of that sensor I get even more of a reach on the 200mm end.

hflare Loc: Florida

Pellwanger wrote:

I know this question has been asked before but lately I have been thinking about getting one so I would not have to lug all my equipment around. So here it is. "What walk around lens do you prefer and Why?" Thanks in advance for your answers.

As for me..... It would depend on: What kind of detail does one prefer....

There is the old school....A fixed focal length lens (single mm)
like a 35 mm, 50mm, etc always gives the better image than a zoom lens.

Though on my pocket camera, compact I have a 24 mm Leica I have taken some great quality shots.

F-8 is the one F-stop gives any lens the highest quality.

As for me, my ultra wide angle 12-24 mm and my 28-70 mm zoom lens is the only two I usually take with me. and so far
I have not been too disappointed..

dlwhawaii Loc: Sunny Wailuku, Hawaii

My primary walkaround lens is the Sigma 18-200mm and I also bring my Sigma 15mm for non distorted wide angle. I think I'm the only one on the forum shooting a Sigma camera (SD14).

fricciardi Loc: Nashua, New Hampshire

I usually use my Nikon 16-85mm. Great walk around lens. Gives you wide angle and a moderate telephoto. Very sharp

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Most of the time, the SIGMA 17 - 70 is on my camera, and the 50mm F1.8 in my back pocket.

heyjoe Loc: cincinnati ohio

i would think 24-105,i do not have it but looking for one
i took a walk in the city with my 70-200 and could not pan out
in some tight streets,my son had my 17-40 and could not zoom
in on shot he was trying to get

nat Loc: Martha's Vineyard, MA

55-250 IS; second choice 24-105L

mfrays Loc: Memphis, TN

Of course, prime lenses cannot be beat for sharpness - so a good 50mm is always the prime lens of choice for me. That being said, I use Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5. Even though it is a bit slow, I am reasonably well satisfied with the results, but here again you will invariably run into the situation where you will wish you had more lens for a particular shot. What are you shooting with?

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

My walkabout lens is a Tamron 18-270 and on occasion a Nikon 24-105.

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Prairieseasons,

What about an 18-200 on a D90? Just got my 18-200 and I'm loving it. I'm also switching to M only! :-D New life with my camera.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Pellwanger wrote:

I know this question has been asked before but lately I have been thinking about getting one so I would not have to lug all my equipment around. So here it is. "What walk around lens do you prefer and Why?" Thanks in advance for your answers.

I'm out of town and travelling light, so today it'll be 18-55

jtipps Loc: Dallas

PrairieSeasons wrote:

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That is the set up that I use. It is heavy but there is not much you cannot shoot with it. If I am just walking around a new town and I know I will be out for a while I will take my D 40 and 35 1.8. Very sharp lens and a 50 on the D 40 anyway.

Niko65 Loc: Colorado

Pellwanger, I have a Nikon D5100 and my wall around lens is a Sigma 18-200mm 3.5 -6.3 lens. I find I can take all kinds of shots with this lens from Macro to telephoto. It is light and with some filters, you can change the look of your photos.

Bekkie Loc: Ohio, USA

When I got my first camera a few years ago, I opted for a D80 body only and the 18-200 lens. It has served me well as a walk around lens. The only thing is, it has spoiled me in that I have trouble using primes. I think starting with the 50mm prime would have been better to learn on and then graduated to zoom lenses. Just an observation.

The 18-200 is on my camera 80% of the time and my 60mm macro the rest of the time. Love my 60mm macro lens.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Pellwanger wrote:

I know this question has been asked before but lately I have been thinking about getting one so I would not have to lug all my equipment around. So here it is. "What walk around lens do you prefer and Why?" Thanks in advance for your answers.

18-200mm, although the Sigma 200-1000mm would give me good reach for people I don't want to get near.