SAVH Loc: La Jolla, CA

I agree with KMGW9v - Nikon D-850 with the 2.8 24-70 lens. But I sure would miss some longer glass.

Scotty

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Do TCs count as lenses?
In my book they do.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Nikon D800e with 24-120 lens.

bimo1

If you really only want to have one, wait for Canon EOS R6 and put a 24-70 mm RF lenses. Thats it, but stay with it put britle like horse and only look forward. God will Nless you.

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[quote=Architect1776]Do TCs count as lenses?
In my book they do.

If it’s a “matched” TC then it’s just one lens. It’s a limited ratio, vari-aperture, very inconvenient form of zoom lens.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

I've been using SLRs and DSLRs for a number of years and have had (still have) several lenses for each so I cannot narrow it down to just one camera and lens. I've liked them all and loved a few. Picking one would be too difficult. I guess I'm breaking the rules but I'll keep all that I currently have.

Naptown Gaijin

Panasonic GX9 (not G9) with 12-35mm f2.8. Provides the same view as a 24-70 mm in 35mm equivalent camera.

Why? It is smaller, lighter, and almost as capable as any full frame camera, and it more than meets my non-professional needs.

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That is waaaaay sad :-(

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

For me, it was a tough choice between the D500 and the D850, and I'm not 100% certain that I went the right direction. It is certainly true that the D850 can be set up to essentially 'emulate' the D500, and both cameras can be set for reduced resolution whatever the image format. The D850 also has a couple of nice functions not available on the D500. But...the D850 also has some complexity that the D500 does not have...in particular the viewfinder masks for various formats. When they fail (as happened to me), they fail dark, making it difficult to frame full size images. Also, the D500 just seems to be a little bit "quicker" when the shutter is released. It really wasn't for the buffer, because if the D850 is in DX mode, its buffer is plenty adequate for anything I would do. The D850 offers a couple of video options not available on the D500, as well.

As far as lenses go, it was easy to get to the 24-70mm f/2.8 and th 24-120mm f/4. But that final choice was also a little bit difficult. In the end, it came down to the additional 50mm at the telephoto end and VR on the 24-120 against a little bit of image advantage on the 24-70. (My 24-70mm is the non-VR version.) So I would have the ability to shoot roughly the equivalent of 35-180mm at f/4 with pretty decent image performance on a camera with pretty decent low light sensitivity.

Oh, well. It's good that this is offered as a mental exercise (at least for now).

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

This whole exercise requires pretty tight thinking. It wasn't part of my original intention, but I'm sure that even a small level of compassion would have to allow us to permit some basic accessories like a teleconverter and an on-camera flash. (I'd have to give up my beloved SB-400 in favor of my SB-800 in that case.)

fehutch Loc: gulfport, ms

This is great question. Gets me thinking.
Have to respond to get my camera vote in.

I love my Fuji X-E3 and the few X mount lenses I own. That said, if someone called and said City Hall was on fire - or they need some more portraits for the church directory, I would - without hesitation - grab the bag with my Sony RX10 and be out the door. Fixed Zeiss 24-200mm f:2.8 lens. I suppose if I could own only one, it would still be the practical choice. Making sure RX10 gets a mention.

azted Loc: Las Vegas, NV.

Sony A7lll with the 70-300 "G" lens.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Every photographer I know (quite a few including ex-pros) recognises DSLR as crop sensor (c. 1.5x) and FF as full frame and M43 as crop sensor 2x. So now you have learnt something new!

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

Nikon D850 with Nikon 24-120mm. But I agree with Kmgw9v. It would indeed be a predicament.

druthven

Nikon D7100 with 18-300 3.5-6.3