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If you could only use one lens for the rest of time what would it be?

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[–] flowrider1969@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Canon 135L.

[–] dropthemagic@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] Matto123213@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Fuji 50mm f2 WR I just love it 🤔😀

[–] PeeWeeD88@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It would be the sigma 35mm 1.4 art :)

[–] headinthered@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

16-35. I’m weird.

[–] Modest_Moze@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Sony 50mm F1.2 GM after a month it will be mine.

[–] Fluffy_Head_3960@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Hard pick between 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8. Probably the latter

[–] Deltrus7@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It's really a toss-up between the 24-70mm and 70-200mm, but I think 24-70 because it's a bit more versatile, the 70-200 is too narrow for most things that you're close up for. 70mm will be good enough for most distance photography, however. Obviously not as good as real telephoto, but you CAN get info then, compare this:

You can't take a picture at a table of your food with your 70-200, you can with your 24-70. Or a picture of your date at dinner. The 24-70 is just more all-round.

[–] Knips-o-mat@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Nikon 85/1,4 adapted to a Z camera so it gains VR.

[–] Hi_Kitsune@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I currently only own a Sony 24-70 GM2. It cost an arm and a leg so it may be the only lens I use for the rest of my life.

[–] earwig20@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] Crazy_Performance_91@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

70-200 f2.8

[–] VIBAveijari@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

17-70 2.8, And if it could be any smaller or in housing zoom that would bee cool, thanks, bye.

[–] Skips-T@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Kodak Anastigmat 170mm f/6.3 in Kodamatic shutter.

Maybe the EF 85 1.2 IIL

[–] Hondahobbit50@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Leitz Elmar 5cm 3.5

[–] SupremeBlackGuy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

def my sigma 24-35mm f/2, although she’s a v heavy gal

[–] ServoIIV@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Sony 135 1.8 GM.

[–] SZJ@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Zeiss 55mm f1.8

[–] hardcore_enthusiast@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The triple lens setup on my phone

Whyyyy dont cameras have this :'(

[–] hardcore_enthusiast@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I know you need multiple lenses and the quality is shet but getting the right picture is sooo much easier.

Looking forward to using fullframe sensors. Carrying around at least 3 lenses incl primes for astro.. not looking forward to that

[–] RafterMan9@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

NIKKOR AI-S 50mm f/1.4

[–] DAMG808@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Fujis 35mm 1.4

[–] alastoris@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'm surprised I don't really see people mentioned my choice, 17-50mm

It's a lens I don't have but I wish I do a lot. I mostly use 24-70 but I find I often take pictures of the moment/events with friends that are happening indoor. Sometimes, 24 just isn't wide enough in smaller spaces for the group photos.

[–] bounced_czech@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Pry my Magic Drainpipe from my cold, dead hands.

[–] marvis84@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Nikker 55mm 2.8, bought it for around 100 USD and i love it.

[–] tommy-turtle@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Sigma 40 1.4

[–] Historical_Pair4897@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Viltrox 75 f1.2

[–] mtranda@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

24mm/1.8, without a doubt.

[–] lopidatra@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Right now it’s my 15-85. The lens is really nice for a non pro lens and the range is amazing on my crop sensor camera. Will it be a forever lens? No because my current body still has a mirror so I’ll need to change to RF when I next upgrade, but as I’ve been winning comps with an almost 20 year old dslr, I don’t see the need to upgrade anytime soon.

[–] diruas@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Sigma Art 35mm f1.4

[–] Worldly_Permission78@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

TAMRON 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DIIII-A VC VXD for Sony a6100, I make photos as a hobby and that versatile lens would be perfect for me

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[–] Death_Balloons@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

60mm f2.8 prime macro

[–] simply_clare@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Currently my 100-400mm for wildlife - BUT Canon is bringing out a 200mm - 800mm in April and I really can't see that leaving my camera at all...

[–] Own_Bullfrog_4859@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

35mm full frame or 23mm apsc for primes. 24-75mm if talking about zoom.

[–] ComradeConrad1@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I shoot with a 35/1.4 just about all the time.

[–] HumbleAfrikan@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Nikon 85mm 1.2S

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