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 09/01/2005 04:15:19 AM · #51
Originally posted by BradP:
Without a doubt the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 - it's fantastic!

(Did I mention it's the only one I have? - LOL...)


Whoa, Dude, you got your camera! Cool!

I guess that means no ribbons for anyone else for a while.
 09/01/2005 05:08:26 AM · #52
may the glass addiction begin!
09/01/2005 05:15:05 AM · #53
Now that´s an easy question, I probably use the 24-70 for more than half of my shots. However, I try and use the primes as much as I can these days and of them the 50mm is the one I use the most.
 09/01/2005 07:57:32 AM · #54
before this week, I used the 50mm 1.8 more than anyother lens, but I just got the 85mm 1.8 and I have no doubt it's going to get a lot of use.

side note: I also just got the 35mm 2.0 and for those interested - the 28mm 2.8 locked onto focus better than the 35mm does. They are both very sharp, though. I've just been a little frustrated with the 35. I think with a better body, this won't be an issue.
 09/01/2005 08:00:02 AM · #55
Even though I have only had it for a little while I'd have to say currently my Canon 50mm f/1.8 II is my favourite! But that might change when my Tamron 28-75 turns up!
 09/01/2005 08:33:38 AM · #56
I would say a tie between the Sigma 105 macro and the Canon 85m f/1.8

Sigma:


85:


Love those lenses --- very sharp.

I also do think that for what it's worth, the kit 18-55 performs well and I have taken some decent shots with it.

Lee
 09/01/2005 08:47:00 AM · #57
My favorite lens of all time is the Nikkor 24 f2.8D, but only on 35mm. There is good reason the 84-degree coverage is what both eyes sees, so naturally I love it for scenic. It also serves dual purpose by being an incredible macro lens when used reversed, reversed on the 105 or 200, or on an extension tube.

Regretfully no manufacturer has duplicated the 84-degree coverage lens in digital (1.5 crop factor) in a prime, so I guess for digital it would have to be the much larger and heavier Nikkor 12-24 f4.
09/01/2005 10:38:15 AM · #58
I personally love my Sigma 120-300mm 2.8. Nice zoom range with a good apature throughout. Unfortunately I can't do it justice yet.
 09/01/2005 10:56:08 AM · #59
Canon 17-40L is my best lens for now

09/01/2005 01:55:04 PM · #60
Originally posted by barndog:
Originally posted by Azrifel:
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is now mounted on my cam most of the time. It's a great focal lengt on DX/APS-C and the f/1.4 allows a lot of dof creativity and low light shooting.


For low light shooting / inside churches, reception halls, etc:

Sigma 30mm f1.4 or Canon 50mm f1.4?


Headshots, the 50.
Full body/full scene, the 30.


09/01/2005 02:51:06 PM · #61
I rented a 200 1.8 for the weekend. I'm sure this will become my favorite! :D

I forgot about the 500 f4 IS I loved that lens, too!
 10/22/2005 02:04:38 PM · #62
Well I thought this was fun last time we did it - so go around again - a new lens bought that you wouldn't be without, a lens that you've gone back to, or maybe youd didn't have a go last time, convince me what to save for next! I'm getting my 20D and a 10-22 in a week or so - stand by for the worst ever pictures ever to come from a 20D!!!
 10/22/2005 02:09:47 PM · #63
I'm finding I'm doing as much shooting with my Tamron 28-75 as with my other lenses combined. Easily 2/3 of the rest are with the 10-22, leaving only a small number shot with the 70-200 and the 60mm macro... The Tamron does near-macro performance (I can shoot full frame of the palm of my hand, for example) and it's a LOT easier to set up those sort of shots witht he zoom than it is by moving the tripod when using the 60mm macro, so that one mostly stays in the bag except when I need to get really close.

Still, I suspect that as winter settles in I'll be doing more macro work, and then the 60mm will get more play. May even get a tube for it...

R.
 10/22/2005 02:10:51 PM · #64
105mm Sigma Macro for Canon



10/22/2005 02:11:07 PM · #65
Originally posted by BradP:
Without a doubt the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 - it's fantastic!

(Did I mention it's the only one I have? - LOL...)

Edit that - make my favorite the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di
It's sharp and fast - taken up near permanent residency on the fron of the 350D.
10/22/2005 02:14:25 PM · #66
Originally posted by BradP:
Originally posted by BradP:
Without a doubt the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 - it's fantastic!

(Did I mention it's the only one I have? - LOL...)

Edit that - make my favorite the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di
It's sharp and fast - taken up near permanent residency on the fron of the 350D.


Copycat!

R.
 10/22/2005 02:19:26 PM · #67
Originally posted by bear_music:
Originally posted by BradP:
Originally posted by BradP:
Without a doubt the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 - it's fantastic!

(Did I mention it's the only one I have? - LOL...)

Edit that - make my favorite the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di
It's sharp and fast - taken up near permanent residency on the fron of the 350D.


Copycat!

R.


Lens rocks on my D70 too. It's pretty much glued to the one body. I rotate the rest of lenses on my 2nd body.
 10/22/2005 02:21:39 PM · #68
Originally posted by bear_music:

Copycat!

I might be dumb, but I'm not stupid.
Pretty much known about the Tamron since scalvert was out here in May with one.
 10/22/2005 02:28:07 PM · #69
I've more or less decided on the 70-200 IS 2.8 but the walkaround spot is still a little up for grabs - 24-70L 24-105L Tamron 28-75? Currently thinking I want slightly wider than 28 for my walkaround (and possibly even more than 24) especially with the crop factor.
 10/22/2005 02:33:35 PM · #70
I rarely take the Tamron 28-75 off my 10D... it's a great lens and I wouldn't take love nor money for it! :)


10/22/2005 03:42:23 PM · #71
Originally posted by laurielblack:
I rarely take the Tamron 28-75 off my 10D... it's a great lens and I wouldn't take love nor money for it! :)

Now wouldn't that depend on how much love/money you're offered?? ;-) Seriously, this is an awesome lens. I sold my Canon 28-135 lens to buy that Tamron.

10/22/2005 04:11:58 PM · #72
Sigma 12-24







Message edited by author 2005-10-23 19:00:15.
 10/22/2005 04:23:28 PM · #73
Nice to know the lens people really like.......
 10/22/2005 05:25:42 PM · #74
Originally posted by azoychka:
Nice to know the lens people really like.......


Wel, the question was "Well I thought this was fun last time we did it - so go around again - a new lens bought that you wouldn't be without, a lens that you've gone back to, or maybe youd didn't have a go last time, convince me what to save for next! I'm getting my 20D and a 10-22 in a week or so - stand by for the worst ever pictures ever to come from a 20D!!!

I'm already on record in this thread with "loving" my 10-22mm most of all, and that still holds. But it's "nothing but wide", and the 28-75mm is more versatile day ina nd day out, so it's one I use more...

If you forced me at gunpoint to keep only one lens for this camera, I'd keep the 10-22...

R.
 10/22/2005 08:21:10 PM · #75
Seems like the wide angles are the favorite lens of many dpc'ers. Well, a lot of people would say quiche is their favorite dish too.

I like `em long.
My first love was my Tamron 200-500.

But it needs above average light to get the best out of it.

Then I fell for the Canon 300 f4L. It got me some of my best scores and some of my favorite pictures.


I guess I should save a place in my heart for the Tammy 28-70 since it got me my best ever score in a challenge so far.


But my newest infatuation in my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 that Robert helped me purchase. No pics to brag about yet, we're still getting to know each other.
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