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Apr 8, 2018 10:45:52   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
Presently I only own two lenses for my Nikon D800 and I love them both. One is a 24-85 f3,5. The other is a 105 Micro f2.8. Both do what I want them to do and do it well.

What do you mean by free lensing? I have never heard of that term.

Dennis

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Apr 8, 2018 10:48:03   #
Dziadzi Loc: Wilkes-Barre, PA
 
Tamron 24-70, F2.8, VC

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Apr 8, 2018 10:54:12   #
anderzander
 
For years my standby has always been 20mm Nikon, 55mm micro Nikon, and 85mm Nikon, I'm old fashion.

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Apr 8, 2018 11:22:09   #
AndyGarcia
 
SteveTog wrote:
I'd like to open a discussion about tools of choice. Are there any lenses that you keep going back to because you love the images that you get with it? I could be any kind of lens... a macro, a normal prime, even a walk-around lens. Just say why and maybe post a sample or two.

I was leaning towards macro in the autumn - I use a Tokina 100 f/2.8 for Nikon or a Nikon 60mm Micro, but I really love my broken 50mm f/1.4 that I use for free-lensing. It's not an every day lens, but I always get something interesting out of it so I like to play with it when I am feeling creatively stymied.
I'd like to open a discussion about tools of choic... (show quote)


I don't really have a favorite lens. It's like having a favorite wine..... It depends on my mood, the weather, the light, the subject and the time. My most used lens is a Fuji 18-135mm (on my XT1) gives me the flexibility I need. Today I feel like my 40mm Konica Hexanon on my XE2 but I might change my mind.

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Apr 8, 2018 11:22:46   #
Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.
 
24-135 or 20-40. Film rigs.

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Apr 8, 2018 11:47:00   #
alx Loc: NJ
 
birdmann wrote:
On the Nikon digital, the 28-300.
I haven't figured out a favorite lens for the Nikon FE.

I always loved the 24mm 2.8 on the FE.

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Apr 8, 2018 11:49:18   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
Which is my favorite child? My lenses are all my babies.

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Apr 8, 2018 11:50:47   #
alx Loc: NJ
 
steve03 wrote:
I don't have a favorite lens I try to use the right lens

That says it.

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Apr 8, 2018 12:01:39   #
TJ28012 Loc: Belmont, NC
 
I shoot from a scooter so use my Tamron 18-250. Loved my Lester Dine when I could walk well.

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Apr 8, 2018 12:05:23   #
LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America
 
Depends on conditions.

My favorite(s):

Planes/birds - 300 AFD F4 NIKKOR

Sports - 80-200 AFD F2.8 NIKKOR

Wide angle - 10-20 AFS VR NIKKOR

Portrait/low light - 50 AF 1.8 NIKKOR

Walk around - 18-200 AFS VR NIKKOR

Sentimental - 180 F2.8 AIS NIKKOR

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Apr 8, 2018 12:20:24   #
drmike99 Loc: Fairfield Connecticut
 
35mm f/1.8 and my new Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/ 2.8 both on a D7100. For film: 50mm or 75mm Zenzanons on Bronica ETRSi or 50mm f:1.8 on Nikon FE.

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Apr 8, 2018 12:23:56   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
SteveTog wrote:
I'd like to open a discussion about tools of choice. Are there any lenses that you keep going back to because you love the images that you get with it? I could be any kind of lens... a macro, a normal prime, even a walk-around lens. Just say why and maybe post a sample or two.

I was leaning towards macro in the autumn - I use a Tokina 100 f/2.8 for Nikon or a Nikon 60mm Micro, but I really love my broken 50mm f/1.4 that I use for free-lensing. It's not an every day lens, but I always get something interesting out of it so I like to play with it when I am feeling creatively stymied.
I'd like to open a discussion about tools of choic... (show quote)


I have several FAVORITE lens for a particular situation "LENS".

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Apr 8, 2018 13:02:55   #
SpyderJan Loc: New Smyrna Beach. FL
 
Over time, I believe that my favorite lens has been the one I most recently acquired. My reasoning is that I only acquire a new lens when I perceive a need that is not filled by the current lenses in my inventory. As my photographic interests change, my gear must align with my current needs. That being said, my current favorite lens is the Nikkor AF-s 18-140. It has a useful range and is a fast and sharp lens. It pairs well with my D5500 as a light walk-around combo.

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Apr 8, 2018 13:12:56   #
GKarl Loc: Northern New Hampshire
 
I pre purchased a Nikon D 7000 when it first was announced and soon after purchased a Sigma 24-70 2.8. The Sigma soon became my favorite. I am still using both but I am now ready for a new camera.

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Apr 8, 2018 13:16:51   #
double g Loc: Oklahoma
 
My favorite all around lens is my Canon 18-135mm. Very versitile. The only thing that keeps it from being perfect is that it is not an f2.8. Then it would be perfect.

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